Quimper is on the Odet river, about 10 miles north of its mouth, at the point where the Steir and Jet rivers flow into the Odet. 

It’s quite a large town roughly the size of Watford (but all other comparisons end there). The pedestrianised main square is by the cathedral and the Bishop’s palace (now a museum). The surrounding area consists of narrow streets lined by old buildings, most of which are shops and restaurants.

We spent a morning here, but could easily have spent a whole day mooching round. The Odet is full of very large fish (Dick says mullet). We were also fascinated by the parking controls (see the photo); parking at lunchtime is free - how very civilised.