Quimper: If you're looking for an unusual destination with a change of scenery, Quimper and Cornouaille are the place for you!

Prefecture of Finistère and capital of Cornouaille, Quimper is a city on a human scale with a very long history.

With its wealth of monuments and historic sites, Quimper has a remarkable character to offer visitors.

It's a real delight to lose yourself in its cobbled streets, in the shadow of its majestic Saint-Corentin cathedral.

With such a rich heritage, Quimper is obviously a member of the Villes d'Art et d'Histoire (Towns of Art and History) club.

To top it all off, the town has a number of restaurants that will delight gourmets!

Quimper's surroundings are also sure to tickle the traveller's fancy.

Cornouaille, the Bigouden region and the towns of Pont-l'Abbé and Le Guilvinec are just a few kilometres away...

Quimper town centre is made up of three distinct districts.

Each area has its own characteristics and points of interest.

These include

• Locmaria, the faience district, the oldest in the town
• The town of the Dukes of Brittany (area of old half-timbered houses)
• La Ville de l'Évêque, the religious quarter

When exploring the city, take time to explore the historic heart of the capital of Cornouaille on foot.

Strolling along the cobblestones between the half-timbered houses is a real pleasure and an ideal playground for photographers!

As a bonus, stop off to discover and taste a sweet speciality.

In fact, there's nothing like a delicious kouign-amann to give you a boost, and this time start your visit to one of the city's many museums.

Quimper has three major museums, so choose or visit all three:

• Quimper Fine Arts Museum
• The Breton Museum
• The Museum of Earthenware

Quimper is proud of its magnificent parks and gardens, which brighten up the town!

A welcome break in the heart of the stone city, the town's parks are perfect places for families to take a stroll!

Get lost on country roads and you'll always come across some fabulous spots!

Imagine the Pointe du Raz, the traditional fishing port of Guilvinec, the medieval village of Pont- l'Abbé....

All these destinations are within easy reach of Quimper and are synonymous with travel and escape...

The Atlantic Ocean is never far away, so there are plenty of surprises in store!

How about spending a day on one of Bénodet 's beautiful white sandy beaches? This seaside destination is perfect for a fun family holiday by the sea!

For the more sporty types, try to choose from all the water-based activities on offer - you'll see that it takes time!

Seafood from the ocean is part of the renowned gastronomy of this region blessed by the gods.

Witness the return of the fishermen in the late afternoon in the port of Guilvinec, an extraordinary moment as the colourful trawlers return from fishing.

In their wake, gulls and seagulls squawk beneath the clouds over the ocean, a dreamlike image of Brittany playing out before you!

After this spectacle, there's nothing like enjoying a platter of seafood. The specialities here are langoustines and prawns.