In Benodet and Quimper there are plenty of attractions to see and things to do. Simply click on the headings below for more information on the attraction of your choice.

Quimper

Widely known as the arts and culture capital of the region, Quimper a major commercial city that lies at the junction of the Odet and Steir rivers. The maze of pedestrian streets offer ample shopping (especially for typical Breton costumes, dolls, wool and cloth items) and breathtaking views of the medeival city. Quimper is the prestigious home of the second-largest cathedral in Brittany, the Cathedrale St. Corentin, a masterpiece of Gothic architecture and stained glass. See works by Picasso and Rubens in the Musée des Beaux-Arts (Fine Arts Museum), or visit the Musée Departmental de Breton (Breton Regional Museum) for local ceramics and furniture. The Musée de la Faience (Earthenware museum) features a selection of works with the floral-stamped pottery designs that are native to the region.