In decades past, the French government and church both tried hard to quash Breton heritage.
In decades past, the French government and church both tried hard to quash Breton heritage.
0 2024/06/21 22:06:43
As stated before, our Quimper landlady Annie had an artistic side and these unique window shades were another example.
As stated before, our Quimper landlady Annie had an artistic side and these unique window shades were another example.
0 2024/06/21 22:07:29
The Sunday featured the MASSIVE 'Quimper Ose' (as in Quimper 'rose'=pink theme) Cancer walk, with participants dressed in red or pink. That included a very large St. Barnard dog! Our neighbor hung a pink muppet out their window. Vannes had their equivalent Big Walk a week later.
The Sunday featured the MASSIVE 'Quimper Ose' (as in Quimper 'rose'=pink theme) Cancer walk, with participants dressed in red or pink. That included a very large St. Barnard dog! Our neighbor hung a pink muppet out their window. Vannes had their equivalent Big Walk a week later.
0 2024/06/21 22:27:47
Locmaria church cloister.
Locmaria church cloister.
0 2024/06/21 22:32:43
Odet River reflections.
Odet River reflections.
0 2024/06/21 22:32:57
Adolescent students en route to some sporting event on the southern periphery of Quimper. Their line was extremely looooooooooooooooooooooooong.
Adolescent students en route to some sporting event on the southern periphery of Quimper. Their line was extremely looooooooooooooooooooooooong.
0 2024/06/21 22:33:11
as above
as above
0 2024/06/21 22:35:12
For a century, that brasserie-by-the-prefecture had been the hang-out for local intelligentsia. One was the beloved local Max Jacob, taken to his death by the Nazis. Cocteau later created this iconic sketch and it appeared inside one of the 8 glass showcases which comprised the above-mentioned historic display. Copies of the image appeared here and there across the town.
For a century, that brasserie-by-the-prefecture had been the hang-out for local intelligentsia. One was the beloved local Max Jacob, taken to his death by the Nazis. Cocteau later created this iconic sketch and it appeared inside one of the 8 glass showcases which comprised the above-mentioned historic display. Copies of the image appeared here and there across the town.
0 2024/06/22 14:00:57
This next collection will complete Quimper. Above: a heritage banner that was part of the L'Epee brasserie's adjoined historic arcade. That 'passage' was a veritable mini-muse, all under the hotel's motif stained-glass ceiling dome. Incredible fotos: a Nazi officer banquet with what seemed to be over 100 emptied wine bottles; popstar Johnny Halladay signing autographs for starstruck young kitchen staff circa mid '60s; Aznavour playing (what else?) chess; an old religious 'Pardon' walking route.
This next collection will complete Quimper. Above: a heritage banner that was part of the L'Epee brasserie's adjoined historic arcade. That 'passage' was a veritable mini-muse, all under the hotel's motif stained-glass ceiling dome. Incredible fotos: a Nazi officer banquet with what seemed to be over 100 emptied wine bottles; popstar Johnny Halladay signing autographs for starstruck young kitchen staff circa mid '60s; Aznavour playing (what else?) chess; an old religious 'Pardon' walking route.
0 2024/06/22 14:02:27
This Quimper performance venue was named in Jacob's honor. We saw an argument between two women on those steps. From what I gathered, one of them had gotten her days mixed up and had arrived a day too late to participate in an auction of that hall's historical contents. She was blaming the hall staffer for her own carelessness in coming on the wrong date!
This Quimper performance venue was named in Jacob's honor. We saw an argument between two women on those steps. From what I gathered, one of them had gotten her days mixed up and had arrived a day too late to participate in an auction of that hall's historical contents. She was blaming the hall staffer for her own carelessness in coming on the wrong date!
0 2024/06/22 14:21:43
Quimper has a series of bridges across its two rivers. Some of those are lovely, centrally-located pedestrian 'passarelles'.
Quimper has a series of bridges across its two rivers. Some of those are lovely, centrally-located pedestrian 'passarelles'.
0 2024/06/22 14:26:30
The hall windows.
The hall windows.
0 2024/06/22 14:39:17
0 2024/06/22 14:40:06
Those walkways have been adorned with beautiful boxed floral displays.
Those walkways have been adorned with beautiful boxed floral displays.
0 2024/06/22 14:42:27
At the 'bric a brac' Braderie, one minute from our rental. A live cajun duo was performing.
At the 'bric a brac' Braderie, one minute from our rental. A live cajun duo was performing.
0 2024/06/22 14:42:51
Excited kids during lunch break on a school field trip excursion to Quimper.
Excited kids during lunch break on a school field trip excursion to Quimper.
0 2024/06/22 14:43:28
Quimper mixes the old with the new very well, a nice balance.
Quimper mixes the old with the new very well, a nice balance.
0 2024/06/22 14:47:19
Fountain from same.
Fountain from same.
0 2024/06/22 14:47:31
Place Terre au Ducs.
Place Terre au Ducs.
0 2024/06/22 14:47:45
We spied what may've been an actual Banksy street art stencil close by this location. His signature rat icon was shown on a wall taking a selfie with a Go-Pro stick!
We spied what may've been an actual Banksy street art stencil close by this location. His signature rat icon was shown on a wall taking a selfie with a Go-Pro stick!
0 2024/06/22 14:47:57
She asks him, "What do you suppose will be next in this TR?" He responds, "I dunno. Maybe it'll show that pair of cruises, or perhaps those other daytrips?"
She asks him, "What do you suppose will be next in this TR?" He responds, "I dunno. Maybe it'll show that pair of cruises, or perhaps those other daytrips?"
0 2024/06/22 14:48:11
The town has an adjoined pair of free, peaceful urban gardens smack dab in the middle. One is called 'Jardin Retraite' (retreat), an apt name if ever. They are found one block north of Place au Beurre, which is creperie central. After dining on crepes, cider and gallettes, one may take a break in those gardens. The upper one features some of the best quiet benches. *Pro Tip: few are aware of the smaller, remote garden at the Music Conservatory east across the road=best outdoor furniture of all.
The town has an adjoined pair of free, peaceful urban gardens smack dab in the middle. One is called 'Jardin Retraite' (retreat), an apt name if ever. They are found one block north of Place au Beurre, which is creperie central. After dining on crepes, cider and gallettes, one may take a break in those gardens. The upper one features some of the best quiet benches. *Pro Tip: few are aware of the smaller, remote garden at the Music Conservatory east across the road=best outdoor furniture of all.
0 2024/06/22 14:48:30
A couple walks their dog through the Episcopal Palace entry arch as an intrusive tourist points his Nikon at them.
A couple walks their dog through the Episcopal Palace entry arch as an intrusive tourist points his Nikon at them.
0 2024/06/22 14:48:43
Another friendly Quimper resident. He was playing a traditional 'bagpipes' instrument.
Another friendly Quimper resident. He was playing a traditional 'bagpipes' instrument.
0 2024/06/22 14:51:30
A morning stroll there will be a peaceful one.
A morning stroll there will be a peaceful one.
0 2024/06/22 14:53:27
It is an easy one-hour walk from the gare down to Locmaria and Cap Horn. Place Stivel (as in the Breton musician seen in the above video performance) seemed to be a local hangout for young homeless beggars.
It is an easy one-hour walk from the gare down to Locmaria and Cap Horn. Place Stivel (as in the Breton musician seen in the above video performance) seemed to be a local hangout for young homeless beggars.
0 2024/06/22 14:53:40
Travelers should definitely consider Quimper as one Brittany base.
Travelers should definitely consider Quimper as one Brittany base.
0 2024/06/22 14:53:55
Ahoy maties! Please step onboard. This image captures the feel of the museum.
Ahoy maties! Please step onboard. This image captures the feel of the museum.
0 2024/06/23 11:42:57
So much nautical detail to be seen.
So much nautical detail to be seen.
0 2024/06/23 11:43:37
Douarnenez had some interesting related street art. Its themes were telling. This mural was beside a building that had 'voussoirs', traditional curved granite lintels.
Douarnenez had some interesting related street art. Its themes were telling. This mural was beside a building that had 'voussoirs', traditional curved granite lintels.
0 2024/06/23 11:44:10
The real deal that museum, for sailors, boat owners, repair crew, suppliers, historians, photographers, ship builders and fishermen. 'Memories of yore crash like waves on the shore of my mind.' (Lord Huron)
The real deal that museum, for sailors, boat owners, repair crew, suppliers, historians, photographers, ship builders and fishermen. 'Memories of yore crash like waves on the shore of my mind.' (Lord Huron)
0 2024/06/23 11:44:46
This being a shoulder season Tuesday, right at opening time, meant that there were no other visitors for the first hour at least. *seniors discount available on entry tickets
This being a shoulder season Tuesday, right at opening time, meant that there were no other visitors for the first hour at least. *seniors discount available on entry tickets
0 2024/06/23 11:44:56
One imagines that artists would find much to sketch and paint there.
One imagines that artists would find much to sketch and paint there.
0 2024/06/23 11:45:05
A trio of reflections with a marine beat.
A trio of reflections with a marine beat.
0 2024/06/23 11:45:24
Apparently, a tombalo sometimes links Ile de Tristan and its chateau with the rest of town.
Apparently, a tombalo sometimes links Ile de Tristan and its chateau with the rest of town.
0 2024/06/23 11:45:37
A more distant view.
A more distant view.
0 2024/06/23 11:45:52
Lulu and her friendly owner in the modern marina. He looked like we felt: half-awake from loss of sleep. Above him was the massive, modern Grand Pont bridge.
Lulu and her friendly owner in the modern marina. He looked like we felt: half-awake from loss of sleep. Above him was the massive, modern Grand Pont bridge.
0 2024/06/23 11:53:27
This staffer was joined soon after by his mates on the colorful black red-yellow 'Roi Gradlon' ship. That deep sea vessel seemed to be the visual centerpiece of the museum. Nearby was the 'St. Denis' boat from Falmouth.
This staffer was joined soon after by his mates on the colorful black red-yellow 'Roi Gradlon' ship. That deep sea vessel seemed to be the visual centerpiece of the museum. Nearby was the 'St. Denis' boat from Falmouth.
0 2024/06/23 11:54:51
Thierry was walking his dog Gigi. He gave us some advice regarding restaurants.
Thierry was walking his dog Gigi. He gave us some advice regarding restaurants.
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