Cornouaille, Quimper
Facts and practical information
Cornouaille is a historical region on the west coast of Brittany in West France. The name is cognate with Cornwall in neighbouring Great Britain. This can be explained by the settlement of Cornouaille by migrant princes from Cornwall who created an independent principality founded by Rivelen Mor Marthou, and the founding of the Bishopric of Cornouaille by ancient saints from Cornwall. Celtic Britons and the settlers in Brittany spoke a common language, this language would evolve into Breton, Welsh and Cornish. ()
Quimper
Cornouaille – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Quimper Cathedral, Musée des beaux-arts de Quimper, Musée départemental breton, Faïencerie HB-Henriot.