Located in the heart of southern Finistère, Quimper is a city on a human scale, marked by Breton culture, half-timbered houses and the permanent presence of the Odet, one of the prettiest rivers in Brittany.

Here, you can easily alternate between heritage, nature and the ocean. It is an ideal destination for a weekend or a week in Brittany, without an overloaded schedule.

Things you can do on foot, without a car or by public transport

Activities easily accessible from our Appart’hôtel Quimper :

Must-sees if you’re visiting for a weekend

Quimper Museum of Fine Arts.JPG by GO69, CC BY-SA 3.0 licence, source Wikimedia Commons.

Bénodet 2011.png by Selbymay, CC BY-SA 3.0 licence, source Wikimedia Commons.

Let’s recap! Things to do in Quimper depending on your interests…

…with children?

Top 4 family activities:

• Walk along the Odet
• Beach in Bénodet
• Leisure park in Pluguffan (15 mins)
• Audierne Aquarium (30 mins)

👉 Simple 2-day itinerary:
Day 1 → Quimper city centre + museum
Day 2 → Bénodet or the wild coast

…pour une escapade en couple ?

Here are our ideas for a romantic, authentic and exotic weekend:

• Cruise on the Odet
• Dinner in the historic centre
• Sunset stroll in Bénodet
• Coastal road to Pointe du Raz

…if you want to get off the beaten track?

🌿 Locronan (25 mins)

Ranked among the most beautiful villages in France, Locronan offers a peaceful, rocky atmosphere, especially out of season.

🌊 The small coves between Bénodet and Sainte-Marine

Less crowded than the large beaches, they offer a more intimate setting.

…within an hour’s drive?

• Pointe du Raz (1 hour)
• Concarneau and its walled town (45 mins)
• Les Glénan (departure from Bénodet)
• Douarnenez (35 mins)
• Pont-Aven (45 mins)

A car is recommended for these excursions.

…when it rains?

• Museum of Fine Arts
• Cathedral
• Quimper market halls
• Crêperies in the centre

💡 Rain sometimes gives the historic centre a very Breton, more intimate atmosphere.

Our Terres de France tips

• Alternate between the city and the coast for a change of scenery.
• In July and August, visit early in the morning.
• Locronan is particularly pleasant out of season.
• The Breton coast changes with the light: don’t judge the weather too quickly.

Do these activities appeal to you?

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