Bénodet is a well-known seaside resort where three white sandy beaches combine bracing sea air and the charm of the banks of the river Odet. Many sports. Stopover point for round France yachting race. It is a remarkable center for both sea and land excursions, for cycling or walking in the wooded countryside. It is an ideal place for sailing with a yachting port of international renown, and is a perfect setting for pleasant family holidays.

      WHAT TO VISIT Churches of Perguet, Clohars-Fouesnant, Gouesnac'h, Bénodet. Chapels of Drennec, St-Cadou. Panoramas of the Pointe St-Gilles, the Bridge of Cornouaille, the yachting port and the lighthouse of "La Pyramide". The orientation table at Lichaven. Numerous places along the river Odet.

      LOCAL EVENTS "Feu de la St-Jean." Three firework displays (14th July, 15th August, Night of the Odet). Religious procession (Monday following 1st Sunday in September). Folklore festivals.



      Elliant is a large commune near the more tourist-oriented towns of Quimper and Concarneau, and near the south coast. This country town in the Jet Valley offers you calm holidays in unspoilt undulating surroundings.

      WHAT TO VISIT XVIIth-century church, chapels. Calvaries. Megaliths.

      LOCAL EVENTS "Pardon" of Tréanna (religious procession) and folk evening (3rd Sunday in July). "Fête de l'Eau" (1st Sunday in August).




      At the mouth of the river Odet, Sainte-Marine en Combrit, "Country of the sea in the woods", has a marina and a small fishing harbour, and unites the pleasures of the sea and the calm of a wide estuary in an invigorating climate. The fine sandy beach is perfectly safe for bathing and there are peaceful walks through wooded countryside.

      WHAT TO VISIT The harbour, the chapel. Pointe de Sainte-Marine. Churches of Combrit and la Clarté. Water-sport center on the beach. Botanical gardens of Cornouaille. Museum of mechanical musical instruments.

      LOCAL EVENTS "Pardon" of Sainte-Marine (religious procession) (2nd Sunday in July). "Pardon de la Clarté" (Sunday after 8th September). "Fête du Cheval" (1st weekend in July). "Fête de la Misaine" (3rd weekend in July). "Fête des Bois" (end of August).




      Quimper, a town full of flowers, is the capital of Cornouaille, and is on the banks of the river Odet, main river in the Glazik area, 15 km from the coast. An ideal place to stay and a starting point for many excursions by land or sea. Quimper has a wealth of famous monuments, a cathedral and old quarters well worth visiting. Every age left its mark on the town.



      WHAT TO VISIT St-Corentin cathedral (XIIIth to XIXth-centuries). The old quarters : guided tour with official National Historical Monuments Fund guides. Breton Museum. Fine Arts Museum. Contemporary Arts Centre "Le Quartier". Earthenware Factories. The Jules Verlingue Earthenware Museum. The bishop's palace garden and theatre garden. Locmaria Norman church. Nearby : Kerfeunteun, chapels of Ty Mam Doué, Kerdévot, the Stangala, the valley of the river Steir.

      LOCAL EVENTS "Festival de Cornouaille" (4th Sunday in July and throughout the previous week). Musical Weeks (1st three weeks in August). Art and Film Festival (in Spring). Brass instrument courses (end of August). Folkore evenings (every Thursday from end of June to beginning of September). The Odet River Lugger (on the "Allées de Locmaria" quayside). River and sea trips. Cider cellar visits : tasting and sales direct from the vintner.

      Have a look at : KEMPER a Quimper web site by Eric Calais .