MADE IN KEMPER, CRAFTSMANSHIP AND KNOW-HOW

Armor-lux is a a must-have brand from Quimper, aujourd’hui reconnue pour l’originalité des collections qui puisent leur inspiration dans les couleurs de la mer et les valeurs de la Bretagne : marinières, tee-shirt rayé, pulls marins, vareuses, cabans…. Profitez d’une guided tour of the garment factory to discover the secrets of the production of the famous striped knitwear. At the end of the visit, enjoy some free time to discover the factory outlet.

Then, guided tour of the Plessis distillery and still museum. Découvrez la passion des propriétaires pour des liqueurs d’exception élaborés dans la plus pure tradition. La visite s’achèvera par une tasting*Pommeau de Bretagne, Algane d'Océan, Pastis marin aux algues...
*alcohol abuse is dangerous for your health, consume in moderation

Lunch in a traditional restaurant.

Meet in the Locmaria district, the city's first site, but also the site of Quimper earthenware. The Museum of Earthenware opens its doors and invites you to travel through the centuries and discover a exhibition of 500 pieces some of which are unique.

Baradoz-Paradis, the Exhibition Space for Textile Art and Haute-Broderie met en scène un accessoire majoritairement féminin, le sac à main et ses déclinaisons. Découvrez une vingtaine de pièces uniques réalisées par Catherine Roncin, artisan-gainier, qui prendront toute leur dimension onirique auprès d’une dizaine de tenues brodées.

Then attend a demonstration of the making of crêpes dentelles on becuwes at the Biscuiterie de Quimper followed by a tasting of local specialities: Breton cakes, galettes, palets, kouign amann...

♦ The most of this day

Discover the manufacture of the specialities for which Quimper is famous. Production, tasting, purchase of local products and souvenirs: everything is gathered to discover the know-how of Quimper's companies and craftsmen.

♦ Suggestion

You can replace the visit to the Stills Museum with a visit to the Cidrerie du Manoir du Kinkiz.

♦ Mileage

15 kms approx.