Musée départemental breton, Quimper

Name: Musée départemental breton
Address: 1 rue du Roi Gradlon, Quimper, 29000, France
Telephone: +33 2 98 95 07 40

#3 among attractions in Quimper

Museum, Specialty museum

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Facts and practical information

The Breton departmental museum of Quimper, created in 1846 by the Archaeological Society of Finistère, is installed in the former palace of the bishops of Cornouaille, close to the Saint-Corentin cathedral. Defining itself as a "society museum", it presents the archaeology and arts of the Finistère department.

Coordinates: 47°59'43"N, 4°6'6"W

Address

1 rue du Roi GradlonQuimper 29000 France

Contact

+33 2 98 95 07 40

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Musée départemental breton – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Quimper Cathedral, Musée des beaux-arts de Quimper, Faïencerie HB-Henriot, Le Quartier - Centre d'art contemporain.

~150 ftNW
Architecture, Church, Historical place
Quimper Cathedral, Quimper
1 min walk • Quimper Cathedral, officially known as the Cathedral of Saint Corentin of Quimper, is a stunning gothic masterpiece nestled in the heart of Quimper, France. This Roman Catholic cathedral is the seat of the Diocese of Quimper and is dedicated to the city's patron saint...
~370 ftNW
Museum, Art museum
Musée des beaux-arts de Quimper, Quimper
2 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Brittany, the Musée des beaux-arts de Quimper is a cultural gem waiting to be discovered. Situated in the picturesque city of Quimper, France, this museum is renowned for its impressive collection of fine arts spanning several centuries.
0.6 miSW
Shopping
Faïencerie HB-Henriot, Quimper
17 min walk • Quimper faience is produced in a factory near Quimper, in Brittany, France. Since 1708, Quimper faience has been painted by hand, and production continues to this day. The "Faïenceries de Quimper" were established in "Locmaria", the historical faience quarter of the city of Quimper, near the center.
0.4 miW
Museum, Art museum
Le Quartier - Centre d'art contemporain, Quimper
11 min walk • Le Quartier was a contemporary art center located in the country of Cornouaille in Quimper.
~950 ftE
Neighbourhood
Cornouaille, Quimper
5 min walk • Cornouaille is a historical region on the west coast of Brittany in West France. The name is cognate with Cornwall in neighbouring Great Britain.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Musée départemental breton open?

Musée départemental breton is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Friday 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday 2 pm - 5:30 pm
Sunday 2 pm - 5:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Musée départemental breton?

Nearby attractions include Quimper Cathedral, Quimper (1 min walk), Musée des beaux-arts de Quimper, Quimper (2 min walk), Cornouaille, Quimper (5 min walk), Le Quartier - Centre d'art contemporain, Quimper (11 min walk).

Musée départemental breton, Quimper

Facts and practical information

Quimper plan & book

Musée départemental breton – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Quimper Cathedral, Quimper

Musée des beaux-arts de Quimper, Quimper

Faïencerie HB-Henriot, Quimper

Le Quartier - Centre d'art contemporain, Quimper

Cornouaille, Quimper

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Musée départemental breton open?

Which popular attractions are close to Musée départemental breton?