Discover quimper and surroundings

DEPARTEMENTAL BRETON MUSEUM

The Breton departmental museum is installed since 1911 in the Palace of the Bishops of Cornwall, the most remarkable monument of Quimper after the cathedral to the south of which it is built.

It was one of the first museums in France, from the years 1860-1870, to be interested in regional ethnography and popular arts. The collection that began then, and continues, makes this museum the main conservatory of history, ethnography and regional arts of Finistère.

The Breton departmental museum invites you to a journey of two centuries in the history of this familiar tradition and identity that represents the Breton costume, through a completely renewed presentation.

1, rue du Roi Gradlon - 29000 QUIMPER - 02 98 95 21 60
musee.breton@finistere.fr -  musee.breton

Program : https://musee-breton.finistere.fr

INCANDESCENCES FROM PLOARE

A fashion between two worlds with fiery embroidery !
Located at the crossroads of the Glazig country from which it originates, the Bigouden country from which it is inspired, Cap Sizun where it settles, it also integrates with Maritime Cornwall through the use of its headgear: the penn-sardin.

QUIMPER PATRIMONIAL HOUSE

Guided tour on reservation at 02 98 53 04 05

Discover Quimper, city of art and history with a guide. The medieval city and its half-timbered houses of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, its flowery footbridges and the cathedral St Corentin, jewel of Breton Gothic art.

Detour to Locmaria Cradle of Quimper deserves a getaway. Let yourself be surprised by its treasures of architectural heritage, craft but also natural... Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 11am from July 5 to August 30 Appointment. Heritage House, 5 rue Ar Barzh Kadiou or place du Stivel Reservation required online quimper.bzh Free - Time : 1hour. https://www.facebook.com/MDPQuimper/

PONT AVEN museum

Jean Painlevé, feet in the water

02/07th to 05/30th/2026

Jean Painlevé (1902-1989), an internationally renowned filmmaker, revolutionized scientific documentaries by combining educational rigor and artistic audacity. Close to the avant-gardes of the interwar period, he uses cinema as a tool for exploring life, alternating between real and microscopic views to reveal the invisible.

His work, shown in film clubs and avant-garde venues, is captivating by its non-conformist approach and its affinity with surrealism. Collaborating with major figures like Calder, Léger or Vigo, Painlevé blurs the boundaries between science and art, offering films that are both informative and poetic

DOMAINE DE BOUTIGUERY PARK
Gouesnac'h

Between Quimper and Bénodet, discover a park of 20 hectares. Flowering peak in May from a magnificent collection of 40,000 rhododendron and azaleas plants. Stroll through the forest down to the banks of the Odet River, a family walk in nature.

It is a beautiful park with its collection nursery and meet passionate landscape designer Virginie who will tell you the story of her unique family in Brittany.

Opening April - May - June from Monday to Sunday - 10h/12h - 14h/18h

July- August - September closed on Monday and Tuesday

Guided tour from 20 people.

https://boutiguery.fr/domaine-de-boutiguery/

EMBROIDERY FESTIVAL

PONT L'ABBE

9^th to 12^th july2026

La Fête des Brodeuses de Pont-l'Abbé maintient son cap depuis plus d'un demi-siècle : celui d'une fête familiale qui consacre quatre jours à faire vivre la tradition du terroir bigouden et breton, avec une fenêtre ouverte sur le folklore étranger.

Bagadoù et cercles celtiques se répandent dans les rues, animent les scènes et se mélangent en un gigantesque final pour rendre hommage à la Reine des Brodeuses.

http://www.fetedesbrodeuses.com

VIEILLES CHARRUES FESTIVAL

16^th to 19^th of july 2026

CARHAIX - PlOUGUER

The Vieilles Charrues Festival (Gouel an Erer Kozh in Breton) is a music festival welcoming artists from various backgrounds.

On the program this year:

Jeudi 16th : KATY PERRY • GIMS • JOSMAN • BIGA*RANX

Vendredi 17th

NICK CAVE & THE BAD SEEDS - VALD X VLADIMIR CAUCHEMAR X TODIEFOR - JEAN-LOUIS AUBERT • MOSIMANN • LUIZA

Samedi 18th

AYA NAKAMURA - MIKA • INTERPOL • NICO MORENO • HOUDI
DUB INC

Dimanche 19th

ORELSAN - VANESSA PARADIS • RILÈS • FEU! CHATTERTON • SUZANE • MIOSSEC

https://www.vieillescharrues.asso.fr

QUIMPER CORNWALL FESTIVAL

23^th to 26^th July 2026

http://www.festival-cornouaille.bzh

A major event in Breton culture, the Cornouaille de Quimper festival welcomes more than 150,000 visitors each year. Located in the heart of Quimper, this event is a unique opportunity to discover a plural and current culture expressed by its musicians, dancers, singers and street artists. More than 200 shows and events are on the program, many of which are free.

Several events will be scheduled in our neighborhood of Locmaria.

CROZON PENINSULA

END OF THE WORLD FESTIVAL

31^th july to 02^th august 2026

The Festival of the end of the world is renowned for the warm and family atmosphere that reigns there, the beauty of the site in the heart of the regional natural park of Armoric, 300 meters from the ocean and close to the marine natural park of Iroise.

35 bands - 300 musicians

This year we will make you travel through Rwanda, Congo, Brazil, Spain, Belgium, Northern Ireland, Sweden, Greece, Israel, Australia and France

Festival of mixed music/ world music

www.festivalduboutdumonde.com

BLUE NET FESTIVAL

12^th to 16th august 2026 - CONCARNEAU

Great traditional festival, unmissable showcase of Breton culture and heritage : dances, music, costumes are in the spotlight.

Free of charge for all activities and concerts.

Real family and friendly celebration.

Catering on site every noon and every evening.

Village de la mer: Objective 100% entertainment and discoveries for young, old and gourmands! Fishing and its jobs, local fish and shellfish species, seaweed, gastronomy, marine biology, weather, sea rescue... will no longer have secrets for you!

https://www.festivaldesfiletsbleus.bzh/

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