Protected by the eastern city wall and the oldest tower in the city, dating from the 11th century, the Retreat Garden was originally the property of the cathedral canons. In 1854, the Ursuline nuns settled on Rue Verdelet, and it was in their courtyard that the gardens were laid out, which then surrounded the ramparts and the Névet Tower. In 1911, the Ursulines gave way to the seminary, which existed until 1932. Afterwards, the Order of the Ladies of the Retreat opened an educational establishment. When the building closed in 1977, the city purchased it.

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Matthias

August 10, 2018

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Very green and quiet, little-visited oasis in the middle of the city

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Jonas

June 24, 2019

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So glad we found this highlight on komoot. A really nice garden with a lot of different plants and flowers.

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1. Steir Canal – Quimper loop from Pennanguer

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2. Steir Canal – Quimper loop from Quimper

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3. Steir Canal – Quimper loop from Quimper

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