QUIMPER

QUIMPER Located in western France, 486 kilometers from Paris, Quimper is the third largest city in the Brittany region and the capital of the Finistère department, covering an area of 84.45 square kilometers with a population of 70,000. The city's pottery industry has a tradition of over three hundred years and is world-renowned for its diverse styles. Agriculture, livestock farming, fishing, and related processing industries play an important role in Quimper's economy. Known as the "Soul of Brittany," Quimper has a long history and numerous historical sites, including Quimper Cathedral, one of the most magnificent churches in the Brittany region.