Iter Facere

On to Le Conquet via Quimper

Good bye to Auray and Le Marin. Great little hotel and a nice town. Thoroughly enjoyable. We'll stop in Quimper on the way to Le Conquet. The owner of the hotel is very high on Le Conquet, so that's a good sign.

Quimper is also an attractive town, which I regret not spending more time in. This seems to be a theme, many places I'd like to have spent more time in. Unfortunately, it's Sunday when we arrive so everything is closed. The cathedral is striking (why is the chancel offline from the nave?) and the whole town is neat and tidy. After a quick caffeine stop (I have been under caffeinated for the whole trip), which allows time for the morning mass to complete, we peek inside the church and then head to the Museum of Beaux Arts, across the place. Excellent little museum, with a fantastic exhibition about Brittany in art from the 18th to the early 20th century. It traced the changing views of artists towards the landscape, from the Romanticists to Monet. Really well done, nice paintings and a good size.




Why is it crooked?

After that museum and lunch...another creperie and another lunch of gallettes...we really haven't been able to find another lunch venue. Fortunately we like them, but if you travel to Brittany, be aware of your lunch options.

Anyway, then to the museum of Breton folklore. Also pretty neat. Amazing how late into the twentieth century the traditional clothing was worn. It seems that as late as the 30s and even the 50s it was common dress.





Off to Le Conquet. Drive drive drive, Brest is kind of ugly, at least the suburbs, and we stop at Point St. Matheu. Great views, although the weather keeps us from seeing any distance. Another F&M shirt!





Somewhat late arrival at the hotel, but no problem. Odd room layout, but quite pleasant. First choice for dinner is full, so we hike back up the hill to location 2 and are very happy. Lamb chops for the first time since we arrived, with a nice red wine. Excellent.

Location:Le Conquet

posted by Jim @ 7:33 AM