Musée de la faïence de Quimper, Pottery museum in Locmaria district, Quimper, France
The Musée de la faïence de Quimper displays 500 selected pieces from its collection of 2,000 ceramic works across eight exhibition rooms.
Bernard Verlingue established the museum in 1990 following the closure of local pottery factories, preserving three centuries of Quimper faience manufacturing heritage.
The museum exhibits religious statues, traditional Breton patterns, and artistic pieces influenced by Marseille, Nevers, and Rouen pottery styles from the 18th century.
Located at 14 rue Jean-Baptiste Bousquet, the museum opens from April to October, Monday through Saturday, between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM.
The ground floor features artistic creations initiated by Alfred Beau in the late 19th century, presenting works from various pottery factory artists.
Location: Quimper
Inception: 1990
Website: http://www.musee-faience-quimper.com/
Opening Hours: April Monday[2]-October Saturday[2] 10:00-18:00
Phone: +33298901272
Website: http://musee-faience-quimper.com
GPS coordinates: 47.98924,-4.11222
Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:08
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