The city of Quimper is one of the most beautiful cities in Brittany. Its Saint-Corentin Cathedral dominates the old town.
It took three centuries to build this building. It is …
History of Saint Corentin Cathedral
It was in 1239 that Bishop Raynaud decided to build the current cathedral based on the foundations of an old Romanesque cathedral. In 1410, the …
In the centre of Quimper, the Saint-Corentin Cathedral is a Gothic-style church built between the 13th and 15th centuries. A symbol of the city, it stands out with its spires over 75 metres high.
Protected by the eastern wall and the oldest tower in the city dating from the 11th century, the Retreat garden was originally the property of the canons of the cathedral. …