Campsite Quimper

When you arrive in Quimper, you will be struck by the easy-going atmosphere throughout this town, halfway between the centre of Brittany and the Atlantic ocean. The city walls and half-timbered houses really make you think you’ve travelled back in time. As you wander around the town, you will most likely come across ruins from the Middle Ages. In the historical centre of Quimper, admire the bright granite of Saint-Corentin cathedral. This absolute gem of Gothic art in Brittany is astonishing.  

What would the town of Quimper be, without the famous faience?  For 300 years now, the town has been well-known for the iconic pottery bowls with blue rims. A campsite in Brittany is the perfect place to stay if you want to discover the region. 

Quimper is a town situated inland, but yet it is in fact a maritime city built on the bed of an estuary. The river Odet crosses through Quimper and is a favourite spot for kayaking and hiking enthusiasts. This coastal river flows through some truly magnificent landscapes: châteaux, forests, meanders. As you follow the river, the views change, offering the very best of the surrounding environment. 

The city of Quimper is only 15 km away from the Atlantic Coast. From a campsite in Finistère, you’re never far from the ocean. 

Good news! The warm climate here makes it an attrative destination all year round.  

Local cuisine in Brittany is tasty and generous. Due to the fact that the sea is never far away in Brittany, the local cuisine here often showcases the wonders of the sea. It’s impossible to stay in Brittany without trying the famous crêpes (pancakes) and buckwheat galettes (savoury pancakes). 

Did you know that the delicious crêpe dentelle from Quimper was actually invented by accident in 1886? 

With everything you could possibly dream of, a campsite near Quimper is the perfect place to stay! Sites et Paysages provides the very best of French campsites.