Château de Lanniron, Quimper

Name: Château de Lanniron
Address: Quimper, France

#6 among attractions in Quimper

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The castle of Lanniron, was the former summer residence of the bishops of Cornouaille. It is located on the territory of the town of Quimper in Finistère, in Brittany. It is the subject of a registration as a historical monument since May 6, 1988 and since December 23, 1992.

A prisoner of war camp was set up there from 1940 to 1946 and was called "Frontstalag 135" until 1944.

Architectural style: Palladian architectureCoordinates: 47°58'34"N, 4°6'38"W

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Château de Lanniron – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Quimper Cathedral, Musée des beaux-arts de Quimper, Musée départemental breton, Église Saint-Fiacre.

1.4 miN
Architecture, Church, Historical place
Quimper Cathedral, Quimper
36 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...
1.4 miN
Museum, Art museum
Musée des beaux-arts de Quimper, Quimper
37 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.
1.4 miN
Museum, Specialty museum
Musée départemental breton, Quimper
36 min walk • 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.
6.3 miNW
Church
Église Saint-Fiacre
161 min walk • The Saint-Fiacre church is a Catholic church located in Guengat, France.
0.9 miN
Shopping
Faïencerie HB-Henriot, Quimper
23 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.
4.1 miE
Church
Église Saint-Gwenaël, Ergué-Gabéric
105 min walk • The church of Saint-Guinal is the parish church of Ergué-Gabéric, in the department of Finistère, in Brittany. Built in the 16th and 17th centuries under the invocation of Saint Gwenaël, it is surrounded by an enclosure including an ossuary.
1.4 miN
Museum, Art museum
Le Quartier - Centre d'art contemporain, Quimper
35 min walk • Le Quartier was a contemporary art center located in the country of Cornouaille in Quimper.
6.1 miSE
Forts and castles
Château de Cheffontaines, Clohars-Fouesnant
157 min walk • The castle of Cheffontaines is a castle located in the commune of Clohars-Fouesnant in Finistère.
1.5 miNE
Neighbourhood
Cornouaille, Quimper
38 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.
5 miSE
47°56'10"N • 4°1'14"W
Médiathèque de l'Agora, Saint-Évarzec
128 min walk • Library
3.8 miS
Locality
Gouesnac'h
98 min walk • One of the main attractions in Gouesnac'h is the stunning Château de Lanniron, a 17th-century castle with magnificent gardens that are perfect for a leisurely stroll. Visitors can explore the grounds and admire the picturesque landscapes, as well as learn about the...

Château de Lanniron, Quimper

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Château de Lanniron – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)