Quimper Cathedral, Gothic Catholic cathedral in Quimper, France.
The Cathedral of Saint Corentin features twin spires reaching 76 meters high, with large stained glass windows illuminating the main nave through pointed arches.
Construction of the cathedral started in 1239 under Bishop Rainaud, with major developments occurring during the early 15th century under Duke Jean V's patronage.
The cathedral contains marble statues, intricate sculptures, and stained glass windows from the 15th to 19th centuries depicting regional Breton saints and religious figures.
Located at 25 Rue du Frout in central Quimper, the cathedral provides wheelchair access and maintains regular opening hours for visitors throughout the year.
The cathedral's structure incorporates an unusual bend in its middle section, following the natural contours of the original construction site to avoid swampy ground.
Location: Quimper
Inception: 1239
Architectural style: Gothic architecture
Website: http://quimper.fr/624-la-cathedrale-saint-corentin.htm
GPS coordinates: 47.99556,-4.10222
Latest update: July 22, 2025 18:39
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 churches like the Priory of Locmaria in Quimper, founded in the 11th century by Benedictine monks, Gothic structures such as the Saint-Corentin Cathedral with its two 75-meter towers are present, as well as Renaissance homes like the Kerazan Manor in Loctudy, which retains its original decor. Local materials, notably granite and slate, characterize these buildings and give them a strong regional identity. Some buildings now house museums, such as the former Episcopal Palace of Quimper, which hosts collections from the Breton Departmental Museum, or Kerazan Manor with its Breton artworks. Other sites combine architecture and gardens, like the Lanniron Castle with its 17th-century French-style gardens or Trévarez Castle surrounded by wooded parks. These sites enable visitors to understand Brittany’s architectural history and offer a journey through the centuries.
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Quimper
76 m
Musée départemental breton
56 m
Prefecture hotel of Finistère
124 m
Maison des Cariatides
103 m
Statue of René Laennec by Eugène-Louis Lequesne
59 m
Maison 14 rue Kéréon, Quimper
139 m
Maison, 12 rue Kéréon
130 m
Maison, 22 rue Saint-François
149 m
Maison 10 rue du Salé, Quimper
166 m
Episcopal palace of Cornouaille
5 m
Le petit train Quimper
55 m
Equestrian statue of Gradlon
39 m
Ancien évêché de Quimper
50 m
Pipe organ of cathédrale Saint-Corentin de Quimper
40 m
Maison, 14 place Saint-Corentin
73 m
Chapelle neuve de Quimper
91 m
Maison, 20 rue Saint-François
150 m
Maison, 18 rue Saint-François
151 m
Maison, 24 rue Saint-François
151 m
Maison, 16 rue Saint-François
153 m
Maison 6 rue du Lycée, Quimper
187 m
Maison 4 rue du Lycée, Quimper
179 m
Maison 3 rue du Lycée, Quimper
183 m
Maison, 26 rue des Boucheries, 1 rue des Gentilshommes
192 m
Hôtel de Boisbilly
164 m
Maison, 3 place au Beurre
166 m
St. Corentin square
22 m
Maison 1 rue du Lycée, Quimper
177 mReviews
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Very large church with a very beautiful facade! I recommend it.
Very large church with a very beautiful facade! I recommend it.
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