Episcopal palace of Cornouaille, Episcopal palace near Saint-Corentin Cathedral, Quimper, France.
The episcopal palace of Cornouaille is a two-wing building standing next to Saint-Corentin Cathedral in Quimper. It catches the eye with its distinctive Renaissance spiral staircase tower, decorated with coats of arms and Breton heraldic symbols.
Construction started in 1507 under Bishop Claude de Rohan and the building was later expanded several times. After a fire in 1939, it was restored and has remained an important example of architecture spanning multiple centuries.
The palace now serves as the Breton Departmental Museum, where you can see regional artifacts and everyday objects from different periods. The displayed pieces tell stories about Brittany's past and how people here have lived over centuries.
The building is easy to reach from the town center and visitors can walk through various rooms including the former kitchen with its original structure. There is plenty of space to explore and the exhibition is well-organized to guide you through the rooms.
Inside, a spiral staircase features a carved ceiling shaped like a palm tree at its highest point, creating an unexpected detail. Another room displays frescos with painted architectural illusions that trick the eye and make the space feel larger than it actually is.
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This collection brings together buildings that demonstrate seven centuries of Breton architecture, from the Middle Ages to the modern era. In Brittany, especially in Finistère and its surroundings, these constructions reflect the evolution of techniques and architectural tastes over time. Romanesque...
Quimper Cathedral
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Musée des Beaux-Arts de Quimper
71 m
Musée départemental breton
61 m
Prefecture hotel of Finistère
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Maison des Cariatides
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Statue of René Laennec by Eugène-Louis Lequesne
54 m
Maison 14 rue Kéréon, Quimper
139 m
Maison, 12 rue Kéréon
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Maison, 22 rue Saint-François
149 m
Maison 10 rue du Salé, Quimper
163 m
Equestrian statue of Gradlon
39 m
Pipe organ of cathédrale Saint-Corentin de Quimper
40 m
Ancien évêché de Quimper
47 m
Immeuble rue Sainte Catherine, Quimper
171 m
Maison, 14 place Saint-Corentin
74 m
Chapelle neuve de Quimper
90 m
Immeuble rue Sainte-Catherine, Quimper
175 m
Maison, 18 rue Saint-François
152 m
Maison, 20 rue Saint-François
150 m
Hôtel de Boisbilly
161 m
Maison, 24 rue Saint-François
151 m
Maison, 3 place au Beurre
162 m
Maison, 16 rue Saint-François
154 m
Maison 4 rue du Lycée, Quimper
175 m
Maison 1 rue du Lycée, Quimper
173 m
Maison 3 rue du Lycée, Quimper
179 m
St. Corentin square
26 m
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