Why Choose Quimper & Locronan for Your Next Holiday?

It is the perfect balance between lively cultural sights, unspoilt history, and refreshing seaside escapes:

• Quimper, cultural capital: Marvel at Saint-Corentin Cathedral, stroll along the River Odet, and admire timber-framed medieval houses.

• Locronan, one of France’s prettiest villages: Classified as a “Petite Cité de Caractère”, this historic granite village transports you straight back to the Middle Ages.

• A strategic coastal hub: Located just a stone’s throw from the sandy beaches of Douarnenez Bay and the dramatic GR34 coastal path to combine city walks with fresh sea air.

Where to Stay: Appart’Hôtel Quimper

To explore the region at your own pace, settle into our Appart’Hôtel Quimper—ideally located for easy access across the entire area.

Whether you are travelling as a couple, on a family holiday, or visiting on business, enjoy modern studios and apartments. Comfortable and fully equipped with private kitchen facilities, it offers a true “home from home” experience right in the heart of the town.

4 Must-Do Highlights During Your Break

1. Wander through Old Quimper: Explore pedestrianised streets lined with traditional pottery workshops, cross floral footbridges, and stop for an authentic salted-butter crêpe on a terrace.

2. Step back in time in Locronan: Stroll across the grand paved square, step inside Saint-Ronan Church, and meet local craftspeople and artisans.

3. Escape to the Jardin de la Retraite: A peaceful botanical haven nestled right against Quimper’s ancient ramparts.

4. Breathe in the sea air at Douarnenez Bay: Only 20 minutes away, discover wild cliffs, sandy beaches, and sweeping ocean views—the ideal playground for wide open spaces, water sports, and coastal walks along the GR34.

Practical Tips for Your Stay

• Visit Locronan in the late afternoon: As the golden evening light catches the granite stone and day-trippers disperse, the village’s atmosphere is at its most magical.

• Embrace the local pace: Pop by Quimper’s vibrant covered market on Saturday morning to sample Breton butter delicacies and fresh seafood.

• Leave the car behind: Thanks to pedestrianised historic centres, local bus connections to Locronan, and flat cycle paths following the Odet towpath, exploring sustainably is effortless.

Ready for a refreshing break in Brittany? Book your stay at Appart’Hôtel Quimper today and experience the magic of Finistère with Terres de France!