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Quimper Cathedral
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A Gothic cathedral begun in the 13th century and finished under the Second Empire; it is a stage on the Tro Breiz pilgrimage.
Château de Kerivoal: a château stay in Quimper, Brittany
Château de Kerivoal stands in Quimper, the capital of Finistère in western Brittany, and is listed on Expedia as a château holiday home set in about three hectares of grounds. Wikipedia’s article on Quimper mentions a Château de Kerivoal built in 1891. It is a private holiday let, not a hotel, about 2 km from the old town with its Gothic cathedral and crêperies.
At a glance
- Location
- Quimper, Finistère department (Brittany), about 2 km from the old town and 2 km as the crow flies from the cathedral
- Accommodation
- Château holiday home on about three hectares of grounds, offered by a private host; three bathrooms
- Highlights
- Garden, children’s playground, grill, sun loungers, fireplaces, air conditioning, fully equipped kitchen, garage, Wi-Fi
- Guest rating
- no reviews on Expedia yet
- Check-in & check-out
- Check-in from 3.30 pm · check-out at 11 am
- Good to know
- No pets · non-smoking · limited housekeeping · Quimper station about 14 minutes away by car
Staying at Château de Kerivoal: a château holiday home in Quimper
Château de Kerivoal is offered on Expedia as a holiday home rather than a hotel, run by a private host. The listing highlights about three hectares of grounds with a garden, a children’s playground, outdoor furniture, sun loungers and a grill, so it suits families and groups who want space and privacy close to a city.
Inside, the listing mentions fireplaces, air conditioning and central heating, three bathrooms with bath or shower, a bidet, a hair dryer, soap, shampoo and towels. The kitchen has a dishwasher, hob, oven, microwave, fridge, mixer, toaster and kettle, with cookware, crockery and cutlery. There is a tumble dryer, an iron and ironing board, and a laundry; Wi-Fi is available in all rooms, and bed linen is provided.
A garage is among the parking options on site. Housekeeping is available only on a limited basis, so plan on looking after the house yourselves. Pets are not allowed, and smoking is not permitted indoors.
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The history of Château de Kerivoal and Quimper
- 13th century – Work begins on the present Gothic Saint-Corentin Cathedral in Quimper, on the site of earlier buildings; it is completed under the Second Empire.
- 1864 – Count Jean-Marie de Silguy dies and leaves his collection to his home town on condition that a museum be built: the origin of Quimper’s museum of fine arts.
- 1891 – According to French Wikipedia’s article on Quimper, the Château de Kerivoal is built by Antoine Montluc de la Rivière.
- 1897 – The Villa Keristeir is built in Quimper.
- Around 1910 – The Roz Maria manor is built in Quimper for a photographer; the city bought it in 2021.
Expedia does not describe the history of the building. French Wikipedia’s article on Quimper lists a Château de Kerivoal among the city’s civil heritage and states that it was built in 1891 by Antoine Montluc de la Rivière. The listing carries the same name and place, but no source confirms that the two are exactly the same building, so treat the date as the best available indication.
Quimper itself is a city of Breton character: the Odet and the Steïr flow through the old town, where half-timbered houses and parts of the ramparts stand in front of the cathedral. The cathedral and the museum of fine arts, both about 2 km away, are the main sights.
Facilities and services at Château de Kerivoal
The details below come from the Expedia listing (as of 14 Oct 2026); please confirm them with the host before booking.
Rooms & bathrooms
- Three bathrooms, with bath or shower and a bidet
- Hair dryer, soap, shampoo and toilet paper
- Bed linen and towels provided
- Fireplaces and air conditioning
- Central heating
Kitchen & laundry
- Dishwasher, hob, oven and microwave
- Fridge, mixer, toaster and kettle
- Cookware, crockery and cutlery
- Tumble dryer and laundry
- Iron and ironing board
Grounds
- About three hectares of grounds
- Garden with grill
- Sun loungers and outdoor furniture
- Children’s playground
- Parking, including a garage
Services
- Wi-Fi in all rooms
- Internet access in some public areas
- Housekeeping with limited availability
- Non-smoking property
- Pets not allowed
Where Château de Kerivoal is: Quimper, in the heart of Finistère
The château is in Quimper, the prefecture of Finistère, in the Cornouaille area of south-west Brittany. According to Expedia, the old town, the Halles Saint-François, the Chapeau Rouge convention centre, the Jardin de la Retraite and the Théâtre de Cornouaille are all within about 2 km. Quimper station is roughly 14 minutes away by car, and Quimper-Cornouaille airport about 20 minutes.
Crêperies and restaurants are listed a few minutes away by car. From here, Locronan is about 12 km away, Douarnenez and its harbours about 18 km, and Concarneau and its walled town about 21 km. A car is the practical way to explore the coast.
Distances (as the crow flies from Château de Kerivoal)
| Quimper museum of fine arts | approx. 2 km |
| Quimper old town and cathedral | approx. 2 km |
| Locronan | approx. 12 km |
| Douarnenez | approx. 18 km |
| Château de Kériolet | approx. 21 km |
| Concarneau | approx. 21 km |
| Château de Trévarez | approx. 28 km |
| Pont-Aven | approx. 33 km |
Distances are straight-line from the coordinates given in the listing; the station and airport times come from Expedia.
Things to see around Château de Kerivoal
Locronan
approx. 12 km
A village among the Plus Beaux Villages de France, with a paved central square and well, a large church of Saint-Ronan and Renaissance granite houses.
Douarnenez
approx. 18 km
A former sardine-fishing port known as the town of three harbours: Port-Rhu, Rosmeur and Tréboul.
Château de Kériolet
approx. 21 km
A neo-Gothic château near Beuzec-Conq, in Concarneau; its façades, roofs and guard room are listed as a historic monument. It is a private residence.
Concarneau and its walled town
approx. 21 km
A fishing and shipbuilding town that grew from its walled town in the Moros estuary; the seventh fishing port in France by tonnage landed.
Château de Trévarez
approx. 28 km
An eclectic late 19th-century château mixing Victorian, neo-Gothic and Breton decoration, with a park open to the public.
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Who is Château de Kerivoal for?
Families
Three hectares of grounds, a children’s playground and a garden make it easy to relax with children.
Groups of friends
A whole house with a fully equipped kitchen, a grill and outdoor space for shared meals.
Culture lovers
Quimper’s cathedral and museum of fine arts are about 2 km away, and Pont-Aven, the painters’ town, is a day trip.
Brittany explorers
Locronan, Douarnenez, Concarneau and several châteaux are within a short drive.
Good to know before booking Château de Kerivoal
- Check-in is from 3.30 pm and check-out is at 11 am.
- It is a holiday home offered by a private host, not a hotel; housekeeping is available only on a limited basis.
- Pets are not allowed and the property is non-smoking.
- Parking is available on site, including a garage.
- The listing does not describe the building’s history; the 1891 date comes from Wikipedia’s article on Quimper.
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Frequently asked questions
Can you stay overnight at Château de Kerivoal?
Yes. Expedia lists Château de Kerivoal in Quimper as a château holiday home with about three hectares of grounds, offered by a private host.
Are pets allowed?
No. According to Expedia, pets are not allowed, and the property is non-smoking.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 3.30 pm and check-out is at 11 am.
Is there a playground or a garden?
Yes. The listing mentions a garden, a children’s playground, a grill, sun loungers and outdoor furniture.
Is there parking?
Yes, parking is available on site, including a garage.
What is there to see near Château de Kerivoal?
Quimper cathedral and the museum of fine arts are about 2 km away, Locronan about 12 km, Douarnenez about 18 km and Concarneau about 21 km.
Photos of the house and grounds, the exact details of the stay and the dates still available are in the Château de Kerivoal listing on Expedia.
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