Top Things to do in Finistere
What to do and see in Finistere, Brittany: The Best Museums
Discover the best top things to do in Finistere, France including Galerie IZART, Galerie Des Confluences, Musee Memoires 39-45, Musee Des Beaux-Arts De Quimper, Musee de la Faience de Quimper, Port Museum (Port-Musee), Musee de Pont-Aven, Haliotika - La Cite de la Peche, Musee de la Peche, Musee Departemental Breton.
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1. Galerie IZART
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 8 reviews
2. Galerie Des Confluences
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
3. Musee Memoires 39-45
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5.0 based on 293 reviews
Reviewed By catherinek335 - Albion, United States
History is written by the winners, and that of the losers and the people who endured a war tend to be lost. This is a wonderful museum that encompasses the memories of the Allies, the Germans who held the area, and the Bretons who endured war, deprivation, and occupation.
4. Musee Des Beaux-Arts De Quimper
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4.5 based on 331 reviews
A collection of works by primarily Western European painters.
Reviewed By jobo49
France has many excellent provincial art galleries - and this is one of the best. Permanent collection includes Pont Aven artists, Breton artists from 19th century and Sevres porcelain. The current exhibition of Dufy has a focus on his textile printing works (woodcuts on silk) - very enjoyable, even if you're not a fan of his paintings English commentary on some works via QR code on your smartphone - bring your headset Highly recommended
5. Musee de la Faience de Quimper
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4.5 based on 116 reviews
Only a few rare cities’ names are linked to an art or a passion. Quimper has the luck to be one of them. Associated with earthenware for over 300 years, today Quimper has a museum worthy of this great artisan and industrial tradition. The earthenware museum will give you the opportunity of an enriching trip through the centuries. The exhibition of 500 pieces exposed, some of which are unique, is regularly renewed, thanks to a collection of 2000 works whether religious, historical, scenes of daily life or abstract drawings, all fixed in this noble and beautiful material. Your visit will lead you to understand the entire manufacturing process, the different methods and stages of production. Then, you will dive into the birth and evolution of the Quimper style but also in the history of the different factories that monopolized the activity of Locmaria district. This tour will take you between Marseille, Nevers, Rouen to the bank of Odet.
Reviewed By jimsZ2896HZ
I don't like ceramics exactly. But I do like history. And it seems ceramics has been there every step of the way. And is one of the few artifacts that survives over time. This museum in Quimper was a nice surprise, offering detailed history of the faience world in France along with a step-by-step rundown on how ceramics are made. And of course, at the end, a well-stocked museum shop. The only downsides: this stuff is expensive, so be prepared. And our particular guide was not always forthcoming with information. But was ready to answer specific questions.
6. Port Museum (Port-Musee)
7. Musee de Pont-Aven
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 413 reviews
Reviewed By Alroy13 - Ness Ziona, Israel
A wonderful vivid surprise, beautiful paintings from variety of painters. Nice “story behind” of Pont-Aven location and history. Short 30-40 minutes with lots of fascinating paintings. Worth a special trip to see it
8. Haliotika - La Cite de la Peche
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4.5 based on 462 reviews
In HALIOTIKA- La Cité de la Pêche,the whole family goes into the high seas: adults and children can dive into the fishermen’s world.In this modern and interactive discovery centre, Haliotika introduces us to the real fishing universe: virtual fishing boat gangway, trawl reproduction and its fishing, visual and audible environment, riddles for children… everything is designed to take grown-ups and little ones back to the Breton fishing boats...Haliotika also offers several workshops and visits: fish markets, port visits, tasting workshops, cooking workshops, seaweed workshops, treasure hunts… And don’t forget our wonderful seaview terrace from where you can leisurely watch the unloading of the catch.
9. Musee de la Peche
10. Musee Departemental Breton
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 185 reviews
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