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State | France | |
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Region | Brittany | |
Inhabitants | 64 902 (2006) | |
Name inhabitants | Quimpéroise, Quimpérois | |
POSTAL CODE | 29000 | |
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Quimper is a city of Brittany.
To know
Historic capital of Cornwall, the most traditional of the regions of Brittany, Quimper lies at the confluence of the Odet and Steir rivers.
Quimper is famous for the Cornish festival which occurs every year in mid-July. For the occasion, its inhabitants parade through the city streets wearing traditional Breton costumes.
How to orient yourself
How to get
How to get around
What see
- Cathédrale Saint-Corentin.
- Musée des Beaux-Arts, 40, Place St Corentin 29000 Quimper.
- Breton Départemental Museum, 1 rue du Roi Gradlon 29000 Quimper, ☎ 33 2 98 95 21 60.
Events and parties
- Festival de Cornouaille.