Prieuré de Locmaria, Medieval priory in Locmaria district, Quimper, France
The priory includes a church with a basilica floor plan spanning 40 meters and features a gothic portal leading to a nave with three vessels.
The religious complex dates from the 11th century, with the church classified as a historic monument in 1855 and the cloister structures registered in 1963.
The site represents Breton Romanesque architecture with Gothic modifications, including a central tower and transept with small apses flanking the central apse.
Located at 1 place Berardier, the priory offers rooms for events with capacities ranging from 19 to 98 people, accessible via bus line number 7.
The priory housed one of France's major faience manufacturing facilities, established in 1708 by Pierre Bousquet from Provence.
Location: Quimper
Address: 2 4 place Bérardier
GPS coordinates: 47.98832,-4.11251
Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:11
These buildings showcase French architecture from the 16th to 19th centuries. The collection includes castles, churches, fortresses and manor houses in Brittany. The structures present various architectural styles such as Romanesque, Gothic and Neoclassical with characteristic features like granite walls, timber framing and stained glass.
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Buste de Jean Moulin
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Prefecture hotel of Finistère
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Lycée Chaptal
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Musée de la faïence de Quimper
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Église Saint-Mathieu
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Le Quartier
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Maison 19 place Terre-au-Duc, Quimper
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Remparts de Quimper
990 m
Église de Locmaria
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Théâtre de Cornouaille
837 m
Couvent des Ursulines de Quimper
920 m
Quai de l'Odet
603 m
Chapelle Saint-Joseph de la maison de retraite des Jésuites de Quimper
715 m
Immeuble rue Sainte Catherine, Quimper
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Maison conventuelle des Dames de la Retraite
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Maison, 4 rue Saint-Mathieu
929 m
Maison, 6 rue Saint-Mathieu
919 m
Maison, 16 rue Saint-François
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Maison, 2 place Terre-au-Duc
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Maison, 19 rue Saint-Mathieu
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Maison, 10 rue Saint-Mathieu
910 m
Maison, 7 rue Saint-Mathieu
910 m
Maison, 18 rue Saint-François
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Chapelle du lycée Brizeux
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Immeuble rue Sainte-Catherine, Quimper
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Immeuble rue Sainte-Catherine, Quimper
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Maison, 8 rue Saint-Mathieu
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