Musée départemental breton
Musée départemental breton, Regional museum in Quimper, France.
The Musée départemental breton occupies the former Episcopal Palace of Cornouaille, next to Saint-Corentin Cathedral, displaying regional artifacts across multiple floors.
Founded in 1846 by the Archaeological Society of Finistère, the museum received its official French museum designation in 2003 and holds protected monument status since 1921.
The museum exhibits over 60,000 items including archaeological findings, traditional costumes, furniture, pottery, stained glass, and paintings representing Finistère's heritage.
The museum welcomes visitors with wheelchair accessibility and offers free entry during weekend afternoons from October through May.
Visitors can examine ancient treasures including the golden belt of Irvillac and the golden necklace of Treglonou from prehistoric Brittany.
Location: Quimper
Inception: 1846
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Operator: Conseil départemental du Finistère
Address: 1, rue du Roi-Gradlon
Phone: +33298952160
Website: http://musee-breton.finistere.fr
GPS coordinates: 47.99510,-4.10253
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:46
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