Sea trips near Quimper

Three cruises less than 20 minutes from Quimper

Head for the natural beauty of South Finistère! What better way to enjoy this part of Brittany than by sea? Here are three ideas for a different way of visiting the area around Quimper!

The Glénan Islands

Until September, discover the Glénan Islands, nicknamed the "Breton Caribbean". This sublime archipelago is made up of 22 islands and islets.

On the menu: white sand, turquoise water, varied fauna and flora... A change of scenery guaranteed! The crossing takes just an hour from Bénodet, 20 minutes from Quimper.

After a lazy morning, the day continues with a guided cruise around the different islands.

💵 Prices: €49 (adults), €42 (13-17 year olds), €25 (4-12 year olds), €7 (under 4 year olds).

Experience a sunset aboard a sailing boat

Fancy an original and romantic trip at sea? Come aboard the Corentin, a superb three-masted sailing boat built in Quimper. For 3 hours, sail off into the sunset in Concarneau Bay, and take part in the sailboat's manoeuvres!

A unique experience. Meet in Concarneau, 25 minutes from Quimper.

💵 Prices: €50 (adults), €40 (under 18s), €30 (0-3s).
 

Cruise on the Odet

Set sail from Bénodet, 20 minutes from Quimper, for a cruise on the Odet. It may not be the sea, but it's considered one of the most beautiful rivers in France!

You'll be charmed by its emerald colour and its banks, sometimes wild, sometimes dotted with superb villas and manor houses. The guide's commentary adds extra interest to this trip by sea. Depending on the tides, it is possible to depart from Quimper.

💵 Prices: €29 (adults), €26 (13-17 year olds), €18 (4-12 year olds), €7 (under 4 year olds).

A relaxing break near Quimper

Enjoy a timeless stay at the Manoir de Kerhuel, a 10-minute drive from Quimper. Our 4-star hotel is housed in a superb, fully restored 15th-century manor house.

The immersion begins as soon as you take your first steps along the long driveway lined with centuries-old oak trees. Inside the manor house, you'll find 23 rooms full of charm, with top-of-the-range amenities: queen-size or king-size bedding, Nespresso coffee machine, walk-in shower or bath, etc.

For the more unusual, opt for the room in the manor's former dovecote, with its unique stone walls and round bathtub. To relax, take advantage of the large heated swimming pool overlooking the manor house and its outbuildings, as well as the Finnish sauna.

A real wellness getaway near Quimper!