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Quimper
France, officially the French Republic, is a country whose metropolitan territory is located in Western Europe and comprises various overseas islands and territories which are located in other regions. Metropolitan France extends from the Mediterranean Sea to the English Channel and the North Sea and from the Rhine to the Atlantic Ocean. At 674,843 square kilometers, France is the world's 40th-largest country after Myanmar. France is a member of The European Union and Paris is the capital of this nation. The sole official language of France is French. Since prehistoric times, France has been a crossroads of trade, migrations, and invasions.
Quimper is a community of Brittany in northwestern France. In 1999, the population of the city was 63,238 and an area of 84.45 square kilometers. The name Quimper comes from the Breton kemper confluent because the city was built on the confluence of the Steir, the Odet and the Jet rivers. Quimper was initially settled during Roman times. The town has a rustic atmosphere with charming footbridges spanning the rivers that flow through it. The Church of Locmaria, a Romanesque structure, dates from the 11th century. The church of Saint-Corentin, with its magnificent Gothic-style facade, was constructed between the 13th and 16th centuries.
The town's best known product is Quimper faience pottery. It has been made here since 1690, using bold local designs of Jean-Baptiste Bousquet. The town’s eating establishment’s boast of some of the best crepes and cider in Brittany. The town has also been known for copper and bronze work, food items, galvanized ironware, hosiery, leather, paper and woolen goods.
A city known for its historic myths and traditions, scenic beauty, cooperative people and luxurious hotels and cottages, Quimper is one of the favorite holiday destinations for most of the vacation lovers.
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