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Located just to the north of the centre of Quimper, Kistinic enjoys a rural location but is just a few minutes from this beautiful medieval city. With it's cathedral, excellent museums, pedestrianised cobbled streets, lively cafes, gourmet restaurants and chic boutiques, Quimper has plenty to offer the visitors. A boat trip down the Odet, one of the most beautiful rivers in France, will take you from Quimper to Benodet and on to the azur beaches of the Iles de Glenan.

The spectacular coastline of Finistere (20 mins) has everything from big open surfing beaches, sheltered white sand family beaches to craggy hidden coves. One can walk the coastal paths, surf, sail, and windsurf. The enclosed fishing port of Concarneau, the galleries of Pont Aven, the seaside town of Benodet and Sainte Marine are all within easy reach. The dramatic Pointe de Raz, and wildlife sanctuary of Cap Sizun and surfers paradise of La Torche are also just a short drive away.

There are 2 golf courses within 20 minutes drive. For the cyclist there are miles of small touring roads or local mountain bike tracks, the list is endless. Combine this with gourmet restaurants, local creperies, and the various festivities that take place throughout the region in summer, you have all the ingredients of a fantastic French holiday.

Quimper is easy to get to either via the ferry to Roscoff (75 mins) or with flight services from Luton, Exeter, Southampton and Birmingham to Brest (40 mins).


Quimper's beautiful car free medieval streets are full of interesting shops and restaurants
Another chateau seen from the Odet
Magnificent beaches of the Glenan islands are easy to reach
The Odet river runs from Quimper to Benodet
Boating down the Odet
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Azur, sandy beaches in all directions
Another chateau seen from the Odet
Quimper cathedral
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