Finistère, this western tip of Brittany, is much more than just natural beauty and breathtaking landscapes. It is a territory rich in its history, its traditions and its stories. Whether you are passionate about history, art or simply curious to discover the treasures of Finistère, enjoy your stay at the Fouesnant campsite and visit the Top 7 of the best museums in Finistère!
The Concarneau fishing museum
A 20-minute drive from the 3-star campsite Le Kervastard, discover the Concarneau fishing museum!
Located in the heart of Ville-Close de Concarneau, the Fishing Museum is a real dive into the heart of the marine world and the history of fishing. This museum is an immersion into the world of fishermen, the challenges they face and the passion that drives them. The museum opened its doors in 1986, paying tribute to the historical importance of fishing for Concarneau, which was for a long time one of the first tuna ports in France, and offers a series of permanent and temporary exhibitions. One of the centerpieces of the museum is undoubtedly the trawler “L’Hévéa”, anchored in the port and accessible to visitors.
The Museum of Fine Arts of Quimper
20 km from the Le Kervastard campsite in Fouesnant, sharpen your artistic sense at the Quimper Museum of Fine Arts!
Nestled in the heart of the historic town of Quimper, the Musée des Beaux-Arts, one of the most beautiful museums in Finistère, is a cultural gem highlighting the visual arts from the Middle Ages to contemporary times. Inaugurated in 1872, the Museum of Fine Arts of Quimper is the result of the legacy of the Quimper antiques dealer Charles-Marie Le Moal. Located opposite Saint-Corentin Cathedral, in a 19th century building, the museum is both an architectural and cultural landmark of the city.
The museum houses an impressive collection of works, including paintings from the 16th to the 20th century, with a notable representation of the Flemish, Italian, Dutch and French schools, an exceptional collection of Breton art, reflecting the identity and history of the region, as well as works by contemporary artists, testifying to the vitality of the current art scene. The Museum of Fine Arts also regularly offers temporary exhibitions.
The Pont-Aven museum
Pont-Aven, 30 km from the Nature & Résidence Loisirs Le Kervastard campsite, is often nicknamed “the city of painters” and is known worldwide thanks to the Pont-Aven school, a group of artists who, attracted by beauty singularity of this small Breton village, have left an indelible mark. In the heart of this charming city, the Pont-Aven Museum offers a deep immersion in the art of this school, with Paul Gauguin as an emblematic figure.
Inaugurated in 1985, the Pont-Aven museum brings together a collection of works of art spread over a 2-story gallery, which are particularly inspired by the landscapes of Brittany. Some temporary exhibitions are also organized there to highlight the region and its assets.
The Quimper Earthenware Museum
Quimper, capital of the Finistère department in the heart of Brittany, located 20 km from the Le Kervastard campsite, has been the capital of earthenware for almost 300 years. To pay tribute to the activity and especially the talent of the city’s many earthenware artists, the Earthenware Museum was founded in 1993. Discover the collections of the Quimper Earthenware Museum which retrace nearly 3 centuries of history and of Quimper know-how!
The building is located in the historic Locmaria earthenware district and is open to the public from mid-April to the end of September.
In short, the Quimper Earthenware Museum is much more than just a museum. It is a living testimony to the importance of earthenware in Breton culture, a tradition which endures and continues to enchant with its beauty and finesse.
The Bénodet seaside museum
Located in the charming seaside resort of Bénodet, at the mouth of the Odet, the Bénodet seaside museum will delight you, just 15 km from the 3-star campsite Le Kervastard via the D45.
The Seaside Museum is a tribute to the evolution of seaside holidays, particularly during the Belle Époque. The museum was founded to preserve and share the heritage of Breton seaside resorts. It is located in a belle époque villa, typical of summer residences of the time, and reflects the atmosphere and style of the end of the 19th and beginning of the 20th century. It features a variety of exhibits, including vintage photographs, showing Bénodet and other seaside resorts in their heyday, antique bathing suits, parasols, deck chairs and other beach-related paraphernalia, but also period posters and advertisements, which bear witness to the evolution of tourist marketing or even personal objects and souvenirs which were common among Belle Époque vacationers.
The marsh house in Fouesnant
In the heart of Brittany, and just 7 minutes from our Fouesnant campsite, the town of Fouesnant is home to an ecological and cultural gem: the Maison des Marais in Fouesnant. This place is a true testimony to the natural wealth and importance of marsh ecosystems. It’s a must-see for walkers and nature lovers!
La Maison des Marais was born from the desire to promote and protect the wetlands of the Fouesnant region. These marshes, both fragile and essential to local biodiversity, have been underestimated for a long time. The center offers permanent exhibitions which detail the fauna, flora and ecological issues of the marshes, but also a marked outdoor route, allowing visitors to explore the marshes in complete safety and discover its riches in an interactive way. Educational workshops, guided tours and seasonal events are frequently organized.
The Breton departmental museum of Quimper
In the heart of Brittany, a few minutes from the Nature & Résidence Loisirs Le Kervastard campsite, the town of Quimper, with its picturesque streets and its famous cathedral, is home to one of the cultural jewels of the region: the Breton departmental museum. It is a showcase of Breton identity, history and traditions, offering visitors a profound journey through the ages.
Located in the former episcopal palace, next to the Saint-Corentin cathedral, the Musée Départemental Breton dates from 1846. It is the fruit of the passion and efforts of many scholars and enthusiasts of Brittany to preserve and highlight the rich heritage of this unique region. Thus, the museum offers an exhaustive exploration of Brittany through a magnificent collection of archaeological objects on display.
Society museum par excellence, you will also discover the customs, poems, costumes and even furniture of the region. Fun games for children and temporary exhibitions are organized regularly at the museum.