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Quimperlé - Isole
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Quimperlé - Notre Dame de l'Assomption
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| "Kemper"
means confluent in Breton dialect: Kemperle, it is the meeting point of
Isole and Ellé. These two rivers which come from the Argoat join in
Quimperlé to form a cavity to the sea: la Laïta. |
 Quimperlé - Saint Croix
to the confluences of three rivers remains the main characteristic of
Quimperlé: Isole, Ellé and Laïta. The establishment of the Saint Croix
abbey in 1050, the mills, the tanneries and the agriculture will ensure
the richness of the city. The patrimony of the city is very rich.
Initially the abbey of pure Romance style is original with its circular
form. It is organized around a central rotunda of 17 meters of
diameter. This structure is inspired from the Saint Sépulcre |
 Quimperlé - Laita
Jérusalem church. Then, the Notre Dame de l’Assomption church located
in the high city and of a blazing Gothic style. These two monuments
show the difference within the religious styles according to the era in
Brittany. Lastly, the picturesque city opens its lanes and gates to the
visitors and offers charming strolls. |
