RV and campervan rental in Quimper, France

Finistère is a French department in the Brittany region. It is bordered by the Sea of Iroise, the English Channel and the Atlantic Ocean, giving it a wild, maritime character. Finistère is also rich in historical, cultural and gastronomic heritage, making it an ideal destination for motorhome travellers. Here are some ideas of things to do or visit in Finistère in France when you hire a motorhome from Quimper:

• Visit Quimper, the capital of Finistère, which has an authentic charm with its cobbled streets, Gothic cathedral, half-timbered houses and pottery factories. You can also enjoy its market, museums and the Cornouaille Festival.
• Explore the Armorique Regional Nature Park, which covers more than 170,000 hectares and boasts a wide variety of landscapes, flora and fauna. Discover the Crozon peninsula, the Monts d'Arrée, the parish enclosures and the island of Ouessant.
• Visit Concarneau, a fortified town overlooking the sea. Here you can admire the fishing port, the walled town, the fishing museum and the Filets Bleus festival.
• Discover Pont-Aven, an artist's town that attracted many painters such as Gauguin, Sérusier and Bernard. You can visit the Fine Arts Museum, the Bois d'Amour and the watermills. And don't forget to try the famous "galettes de Pont-Aven".
• Enjoy the beaches and seaside resorts of Bénodet, Fouesnant, Douarnenez and Audierne. Here you can enjoy water sports such as kayaking, sailing, surfing and paddle boarding. You can also swim in the crystal clear waters and admire the coastal scenery.
• Visit Locronan, one of France's most beautiful villages, which has retained its medieval appearance with its granite houses, central square and Saint-Ronan church. You can also discover local crafts and the Vieilles Charrues festival.
• Enjoy the local gastronomy with its seafood such as oysters, scallops, langoustines and lobsters. You can also try specialities such as kouign-amann, far breton, cider and chouchen.
• Visit Brest, a dynamic, modern city rebuilt after the Second World War. Discover its military port, its medieval castle, the Recouvrance bridge and the Océanopolis aquarium.
• Take the lighthouse tour to admire these emblematic monuments of Finistère. You will see the Créac'h lighthouse on the island of Ouessant, the Eckmühl lighthouse in Penmarc'h and the Petit Minou lighthouse in Plouzané.
• Discover the islands of Finistère for a complete change of scenery and to immerse yourself in Breton culture. Visit the islands of Sein, Batz and the Glénan archipelago.

Finistère is a department of discovery and adventure. Whether you're looking for nature, culture or gastronomy, you're sure to find it here. Book your motorhome or camper van rental in Quimper now to make the most of your stay in Finistère!