Quimper

Quimper, a town of France (dept. Finistère), is prettily situated on the Odet, 11 miles from its mouth, and 63 miles by rail SE. of Brest. Its cathedral (1239-1515), a stately and richly-carved and ornamented edifice, is the principal building; there are also a college, a museum, and an agricultural school. Potteries are in operation, as well as tanyards, sailworks, &c.; and fishing is carried on. Pop. (1872) 13,159; (1891) 17,406.