Quimper Cathedral, Gothic Catholic cathedral in Quimper, France.
Quimper Cathedral is a Gothic church with twin towers rising 76 meters above the city center, featuring large colored glass windows that fill the interior with light through pointed arches. The building stretches across the landscape with a distinctive architectural form that reflects the Gothic style.
Construction began in 1239 under Bishop Rainaud and experienced major growth during the early 1400s when Duke Jean V supported its development. These two building periods shaped the structure that stands today.
Throughout the building, you encounter detailed stone carvings and colorful glass windows depicting Breton saints and religious scenes. As you walk through, you notice how craftsmanship from multiple centuries fills every corner with meaning for local visitors.
The cathedral sits in the heart of Quimper and is easily reached on foot from the city center. It remains open to visitors throughout the year and provides wheelchair access.
The building has an unusual bend in its middle section because builders had to work around natural ground conditions and avoid swampy areas. This unexpected shape makes it notable among similar structures.
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: December 6, 2025 16:01
Photo license: CC BY-SA 4.0
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.
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