Quimper walks

This walk through Quimper will take you back in time and allow you to discover part of this city of art and history.

A long walk through the south-east of Quimper, taking in green, wooded areas and pedestrian shortcuts often known only to residents of the adjacent streets. A semi-urban route passing largely through woods, parks and shaded footpaths or cycle lanes.

Semi-urban circuit towards the imposing Ty Mamm Doué Chapel. Alternating between streets, wooded areas and riverside paths.

Follow the Stéïr, then take the small streets to walk through the city centre and reach the Locmaria district and its Romanesque church. Walk along the Odet, the main river that crosses Quimper, following the old towpath and the quays.

Very close to Quimper, this route takes you through the Kermabeuzen valley, which has retained its wild character and is dominated by the viaduct of the North-West bypass. On the way back, you’ll pass through a quiet woodland.

An urban stroll slightly off the beaten track: around the former Gourmelen Hospital (early 19th century), with its magnificent old trees and palm trees, returning via the Jardin de la Retraite, the cathedral and then the old theatre and its garden. Please note a message left by a user on 25 June 2024: 1 - It is no longer possible to enter through the gate of the former Gourmelen Hospital; all entrances are closed as major works are due to take place. Therefore, there is no longer any access to the park. 2 - Access to the Max Jacob Theatre and its gardens is also closed due to works, until January 2025.

Starting from Kerfeunteun, in the northern district of Quimper, head down into the heart of the city to discover some of its beautiful gardens, stroll along the River Odet, crossed by numerous flower-covered footbridges, and through the small cobbled streets. Along the way, you will see Saint-Corentin Cathedral, the former bishop's palace and the Max Jacob Theatre, three of the city's most iconic monuments.

The route crosses the wild Kermabeuzen valley, passing under the new viaduct to reach Toulgoat Manor.

A suburban route offering various views of Quimper, mainly of the south-western part of the upper Tourelle district, then Frugy and the heights of Kernoter. Passage along the Odet, the Créac’h Gwen leisure area (mistakenly marked as Guen on the map). Return via the Bois de Kéradennec and the peaceful haven of Vallon Saint-Laurent.

Route south of Quimper following the towpath to Port du Corniguel, the city's maritime gateway. Continue along Kérogan Bay to discover Kéraval Castle.

Starting from a highly urbanised area, this route passes through the small Bois de Kerjestin wood and leads into peaceful countryside, circling the hill of Kercaradec, an ancient Gallic archaeological site. Numerous streams line this route, accompanying walkers with their gentle murmurings.

A short peri-urban route to explore this rapidly changing area in the north.

The Odet River first rolls its cool waves through gently rolling hills, wooded countryside and long meadows.Then, suddenly, upstream from Quimper, it carves out a narrow, deep gorge and describes a surprising "hairpin bend" around the Griffonès cliff, creating a wild, winding ravine framed by woods, rocks and moors.It is this discovery that I invite you to explore.

Discover the remains of the Manor of Saint-Alouarn and the mill, via the Quimper-Douarnenez bike route and country roads.

Between Quimper and the commune of Ergué-Gabéric, the 80-hectare Stangala communal property features deep gorges carved out over time by the Odet, which sometimes resembles a mountain torrent, leaping over rocky outcrops. This route allows you to follow part of the river's course, from calm areas to more turbulent ones. The end of the route crosses a wild wooded area.

Starting from the Menfouest Chapel and its bucolic setting, this route will first take you along small country lanes through countryside dominated by cattle farming.

A hilly route through the countryside where the Stéïr, a tributary of the Odet, flows.