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Voykit pocket guide · France
Quimper
Kemper
Spend 1–2 days in Quimper: walk the historic centre, visit St. Corentin Cathedral and the faïence museum, then head to nearby coastal towns.
Quimper is a compact Breton town where most sights cluster within walking distance. One full day covers the cathedral, museums and gardens; a second day lets you climb Mont Frugy or take a short bus trip to the coast.
- Country
- France
- Local name
- Kemper
- Best months
- May–June, September–October
- Avoid
- January (cold, limited opening hours)
- Stay
- 1–2 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- EUR
- Money
- Currency is the euro (EUR, €). Contactless cards work in most shops, cafés and restaurants.
- Daily spend
- Budget €30–45 excl. bed · Mid €45–70 excl. bed · High €70+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Orange, SFR, Bouygues Télécom and Free sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at tabacs; ID is required to register.
- Emergency
- Police 17 · Fire/ambulance 18 · Medical (SAMU) 15
- Plugs
- Types C, E · 230 V · 50 Hz · Round two-pin plugs; type E sockets have an earth pin sticking out, so Schuko (type F) plugs need a C/E hybrid or an adapter.
- Tipping
- Café or bar: Leave small change, €0.20–1.; Restaurant: Service is included; leave 5–10% in cash for good service.; Taxi: Round up to the next euro or two.; Hotel porter or housekeeping: €1–2 per bag or per night.; Tour guide: €5–10 per person for a half day, more for private guides.
- Water
- Tap water is safe everywhere unless signed otherwise. Restaurants must serve a free carafe of tap water on request.
- Toilets
- Paris has free automatic public toilets (sanisettes); elsewhere use cafés (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €0.50–1.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Crêpe (plain) | €3–5 |
| Seafood plate | €12–20 |
| Coffee | €2–3 |
| Bus ride | €1.50 |
| Museum entry | €5–8 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- UIP · Quimper–Cornouaille Airport
- 8 km (5 mi) from town, regular flights from Paris5 mi (8 km) from town, regular flights from Paris
Typical fares
- Quimper train station → city centre (walk)
- 5 min walk
- QUB single ride
- €1.50
- QUB day pass
- €4
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Walk the historic centre (most sights <10 min walk). Local bus (QUB) costs €1.50 per ride; 10‑ride card €11.90, day pass €4. Car is possible but parking near centre is limited; bike traffic is unsafe.
See and do
Known for
- St. Corentin Cathedral
- Quimper faïence pottery
- Medieval garden
- Crepes and seafood
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Concarneau | Bus QUB, about 30 min | ≈45 min |
| Mont Frugy | Walk or short bus ride (2 km (1.2 mi)) from centreWalk or short bus ride (1.2 mi (2 km)) from centre | ≈30 min walk |
| Douarnenez | Bus QUB, about 45 min | ≈1 h |
Sleep
- City centre
- Close to train station, cathedral and museums; ideal for short stays.
- Near Mont Frugy
- Quiet area for a night if you want hill‑top views.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Désolédeh-zo-lay |
| Thank you | Mercimehr-see |
| How much is it? | C’est combien ?say kohm-byen |
| Where is the toilet? | Où sont les toilettes ?oo sohn lay twah-let |
| Can I pay by card? | Je peux payer par carte ?zhuh puh pay-yay par kart |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Say 'bonjour madame/monsieur' on entering any shop, bus or office; avoid: Asking a question before saying bonjour — it is read as rude
- Cheek kisses (la bise): Follow the other person's lead; one to four kisses depending on region; avoid: Initiating la bise with strangers or in business
- Addressing people: Use 'vous' and titles until invited otherwise; avoid: First names and 'tu' with older people or staff
- Restaurants: Wait to be seated in restaurants; call the waiter 'monsieur' or 'madame'; avoid: 'Garçon', snapping fingers, asking for the bill before you are finished
- Conversation: Debate is a pleasure; food, politics and philosophy are fair game; avoid: Asking about salary or religion; loud voices on trains
- Dinner at a home: Bring flowers (not chrysanthemums), chocolates or a good bottle; arrive 10–15 minutes late; avoid: Cutting the tip off a cheese wedge or asking for ketchup
- Dress: Smart-casual in cities; covered shoulders in churches; avoid: Beachwear in town centres
Scams and watch-outs
- Buses run less frequently on Sundays; check the latest timetable.
- Cathedral closes for lunch (usually 12:00–14:00).
- Bike lanes are scarce; use caution.
Quimper is generally safe; pickpocketing is rare. Keep an eye on belongings in crowded markets and use well‑lit streets at night.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Quimper yet. Suggested stay: 1–2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- St. Corentin Cathedral
- Quimper faïence pottery
- Medieval garden
- Crepes and seafood
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Quimper official site: www.quimper.bzh/
- Wikidata – Quimper: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1317
- Wikivoyage: Quimper, revision 5321158 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5321158
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/quimper). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.