If you're looking for an original activity during your stay in Quimper, opt for a cruise!
Quimper has the privilege of being crossed by several rivers leading directly to the Atlantic Ocean!
Come aboard and discover Brittany's nature, with its flora and fauna.
As an added bonus, you'll be treated to a bit of history with the castles and stately homes that line the route!
Vedette de l'Odet
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The Odet is Quimper's main waterway, 40 kilometres long, originating in the Black Mountains of Brittany and ending its course in the Atlantic Ocean.
The river has a very rural setting, with its banks covered in vegetation and serving as a resting place for many species of bird.
Among the many species you'll be lucky enough to spot are seagulls, cormorants and herons.
The meandering river will keep you on the move. Known here as the Vire-Court, the bends in the Odet are framed by high cliffs.
The port of Combrit on the banks of the river Odet
- © Pack-Shot / ShutterstockFirst of all, you should know that the Odet is only available from April to September from Quimper.
There areseveral departures a week, but not every day. Please check the schedule on the company's website.
Departure times are subject to change according to tide times.
The average cruise lasts between 2 and 3 hours. If you wish, you can make arrangements for a stopover in the seaside resort of Bénodet.
Alternatively, you can continue the cruise to the Glénan archipelago according to your planned itinerary (you will need to change boats at Bénodet).
The Vedettes de l'Odet company has been in existence since 1962. To board the shuttle, remember to book in advance.
Then head for the Port du Corniguel, just 5 kilometres from Quimper town centre.
Before starting your cruise, please arrive at least 30 minutes before departure.
The mouth of the river Odet
- © Delpixel / ShutterstockThe Océania Quimper hotel is located in the south-east of the prefecture of Finistère.
Its location is perfect for getting to the port of Corniguel quickly, where you can board your shuttle for the Odet cruise.
The hotel offers a range of room configurations. So, if you're coming for a family holiday, you can opt for a family room.
These 40m² rooms have a separate bedroom with a double bed and a sitting area with a sofa bed.
A buffet breakfast is served in the morning. In addition, a restaurant serves regional specialities at lunchtime and in the evening.
If you are staying in summer, you can relax in the hotel's heated swimming pool.
There is also free private parking.
Quimper
🗓️Quand Come and take a cruise on the River Odet from Quimper?
The Quimper region enjoys an oceanic climate, so to make the most of your cruise, it's best to come between May and September.
In addition, cruises are suspended between late autumn and early spring.
Even during the summer season, departures do not take place every day, so find out more and book your place in advance.
End of the day on the Odet river at Bénodet
- © bensliman hassan / Shutterstock🚌How do I get to Quimper to get to the Corniguel port of embarkation?
By road, several major trunk roads serve the Quimper conurbation. The N165 links Quimper to Brest or Lorient, and further afield to Nantes or Paris.
From Douarnenez, Quimper can be reached via the D765.
If you choose to travel by train, there are several SNCF connections from Paris. In fact, the journey from the capital takes just 3? hours, most of it on a high-speed line.
The town is also connected to the capital by air. Quimper-Bretagne airport lies to the west of the town.
Once in the heart of the city, it's a 5-kilometre walk to the port of Corniguel.
There is free parking on the quayside.
🅿️ Where to park near the port of Corniguel?
The port of Corniguel is accessible by car.
What's more, you'll find free parking on site, opposite the passenger boarding quay.
Come early and book the morning cruise, especially in summer. This is the busiest time of year.
