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Quimper & Benodet Brittany, France 2020

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We enjoyed a cycling holiday in Finistere, Brittany, France. We began our trip in Quimper and then cycled to Benodet, a pretty seaside town. As usual we found some some wonderful restaurants.

Quimper

Fiona Quimper flowers on the foot bridges

The beautiful floral displays on the bridges of the Odet River. 

Prefecture Quimper

Préfecture du Finistere

 

Saint Corentin Cathedral

The gothic Saint Corentin Cathedral

 

gothic Saint Corentin cathedral, Quimper, France

 

timber frame houses Quimper Brittany France

The old town has many traditional Breton timber frame buildings.

Cornouaille celtic region of Finistere France

The historic Celtic links between Cornouaille in Finistere and Cornwall, Britain are still visible today.

 

Benodet

Fiona Brompton bike Quimper

On our Brompton bikes cycling to Benodet.

John Brompton bike 2020

cycling over the Pont de Cornouaille Benodet

Cycling over the bridge, Pont de Cornouaille approaching Benodet.

view of Benodet from the Pont de Cornouaille bridge

We enjoyed strolling along the coastal path in Benodet admiring the town's art deco architecture.

art deco villa le Minaret in Benodet

and the sea views.

Benodet beach

 

Benodet beach

 

marina at Benodet

The port and marina with the Pont de Cornouaille 

panoramic view along the port and marina path with the pont de cornouaille in the background

Naturally a visit to Brittany must include crepes both savoury and sweet accompanied with cider served in bowls

John eating crepes with cider

 

Sunset over Benodet.

Restaurants

Quimper

Coté Bistrot
https://www.thefork.com/restaurant/cote-bistrot-r444941
Contemporary French resturant in the old town

Benodet

L'Hemisphere
https://www.lhemisphere.fr/en
Fantastic international and French menu served by friendly professional staff.

 

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