The Cathédrale Saint-Corentin de Quimper

The Finistère

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September 18th 2012
We were sad to leave Véronique and Pont Avenbut as always, there was the anticipation of a new place to experience. We didn’t go far before the first stop! Quimper (kam-paihr) is only half an hour down the road from Pont Aven. It is the administrative capital of the Finistère Department. We really liked the atmosphere and the way it feels like a real, lived in ... read more

Europe » France » Brittany

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Although ultimately a victor in World Wars I and II, France suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nation-state. Nevertheless, France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader am... ... read more