"Home of Laguiole" Quimper by lonestar_philomath

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Cathedral Spires in the distance - Quimper

Cathedral Spires in the distance

Cathedral

Quimper is an ancient city of Bretagne and retains its medieval buildings in the center of town. There is a huge cathedral in town open to the public.

Ceramics

Le Comte (Malicorne) - Quimper

Le Comte (Malicorne)

Ceramics was an important product from this area. This figure of a Breton man was part of an auction.

Philomene = Lace

Philomene = Lace - Quimper

Lace is a traditional art handed down from generation to generation. Bretagne still is an important area for Lace.

Last visit to Quimper: Aug 1999
Intro Updated Mar 12, 2007
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The ceramics of Bretagne are known for the use of yellows and blues. more travel advice

Knife with Olive wood handle - Quimper

Laguiole Shopping (2)

Almost any shop in Quimper sells Laguiole cutlery. I was fortunate to purchase a set of knives and associated... more travel advice

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