Sights in Finisterre

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sights in Finisterre : the essentials

Cathedrals in Quimper

Quimper Cathedral

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In the free time we had to sight-see on our own, we visited the cathedral every morning because it's situated along a convenient p

Citadels in Concarneau

Ville close

(9)

The ancient walled town of Concarneau hails from the tenth century in which the rocky island was defended by fences covered by moa

Historical Monuments in Penmarch

Phare d'Eckmühl

(5)

There is a great mass of white stone that stands on a cliff over 65 meters high. The waves seem to want to reach it, but it's futi

Churches in Locronan

Saint Ronan Church

(1)

The church was built in 1420 as a cathedral by the Dukes of Brittany. The Chapel of Pénity from the 15th century is on one of its

Cathedrals in Saint-Pol-de-Léon

Saint Pol de Leon Cathedral

(1)

We arrived at this beautiful city full of Saintpolinos parties, the square where the cathedral is situated was full of market stal

Ruins in Quimperlé

Ruins of the Church of Saint-Colomban

(3)

Studies have thought there was a monastery of Celtic-Irish origin here that was destroyed by the Vikings in 878. There are histori

Historical Monuments in Quimperlé

Maison Des Arches (the House of the Archers)

(1)

This sixteenth century building has been a historical monument since 1931. It gets its name not because archers lived there. It wa

Train Stations in Bénodet

Tourist Train

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The city of Benodet had a great idea to add a line for a tourist train (54 seats) for discovering the main attractions in the city

Wineries in Quimper

Distillery Quimper

(2)

On one of our day trips visiting villages around Quimper, on the way to Locronan we went to a cider distillery, although unfortuna

Churches in Roscoff

Eglise Notre Dame De Croaz-Batz

(1)

Beautiful Gothic church with an incredible Renaissance tower, visible from almost anywhere in the city. Inside we were surprised b

Historical Monuments in Quimperlé

The Presidial (the Presidio)

This building was constructed in 1683 and was designed for the trials that were celebrated in a street with the ensuing melee. On

Historical Monuments in Quimperlé

Old Quarter of Quimperlé

Wihin the old quarter of Quimperlé, there is a circle a little larger than 300 meters in radius where you can find yourself with w

Historical Monuments in Quimperlé

Quimperlé Medieval Bridge

This bridge is named LE POINT FLEURI and was established for the city of Quimperlé. The only way to use it is from the east. It m

Historical Monuments in Quimperlé

Abbey of the Holy Cross

Located adjacent to the building of the Gendarmerie of the city, this cross is something you won't even notice if you aren't payin

Churches in Pleyben

Saint-Thégonnec

The greatest granite stonework spectacle in Brittany. A real show of the industriousness of the Britons. This sanctuary excites th

Abbeys in Plougastel-Daoulas

Daoulas Abbey

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The characteristic flavor of Plougastel is their famous strawberries. They grow in this beautiful corner of the Bay of Brest, next

Churches in Pont-Aven

Church of Pont - Aven

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Not located in the city centre, the church was built between 1872 and 1875. The Church of San Jose, normally closed, is open every

Churches in Locronan

Druid Hermitage

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On our visit to Locronan, which good lord, is a town so small it looked like a ghost town, whilst walking around the few streets i

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