Quimper

Quimper
/kaonn perdd"/, n.
a port in and the capital of Finistère, in NW France: noted for pottery manufacture. 60,510.

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France
Breton  Kemper 

      town, capital of Finistère département, Brittany région, western France. Quimper is a port at the estuarine confluence of the Odet and Steir rivers. Once the ancient capital of the countship Cornouaille, it is associated with the legendary (5th century) king Gradlon, who came from Cornwall in Britain. The countship was united with the duchy of Brittany in the 11th century; but the town suffered in local wars of succession and, in 1344, was sacked by Charles de Blois. After the defeat of Charles at Auray (1364), the duchy passed to the House of Montfort.

      The city's Gothic cathedral (13th–16th centuries) was named for the first bishop, St. Corentin of the 5th century. There are two museums, one of fine art, the other conserving local Breton tradition. At the Great Festival of Cornouaille held each July, all the costumes of Brittany are displayed.

      Quimper, a commercial town and tourist centre, is known for its pottery, a faience that has been produced there since the 17th century. Its main activity is food processing, and a research sector that focuses on food production technology has developed. Other industries include the manufacture of textiles, chemicals, and telecommunications equipment. Pop. (1999) 63,238; (2005 est.) 64,900.

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