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The 7 Best Art Museums in Finistere, Brittany
Discover the best top things to do in Finistere, France including Musee Des Beaux-Arts De Quimper, Musee de la Faience de Quimper, Le Dessus des Halles - Art Ria, Musee de Pont-Aven, Le quartier centre d'art contemporain, Musee des Beaux-Arts, Musee des Beaux Arts.
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1. Musee Des Beaux-Arts De Quimper
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4.5 based on 331 reviews
A collection of works by primarily Western European painters.
Reviewed By jobo49
France has many excellent provincial art galleries - and this is one of the best. Permanent collection includes Pont Aven artists, Breton artists from 19th century and Sevres porcelain. The current exhibition of Dufy has a focus on his textile printing works (woodcuts on silk) - very enjoyable, even if you're not a fan of his paintings English commentary on some works via QR code on your smartphone - bring your headset Highly recommended
2. Musee de la Faience de Quimper
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4.5 based on 116 reviews
Only a few rare cities’ names are linked to an art or a passion. Quimper has the luck to be one of them. Associated with earthenware for over 300 years, today Quimper has a museum worthy of this great artisan and industrial tradition. The earthenware museum will give you the opportunity of an enriching trip through the centuries. The exhibition of 500 pieces exposed, some of which are unique, is regularly renewed, thanks to a collection of 2000 works whether religious, historical, scenes of daily life or abstract drawings, all fixed in this noble and beautiful material. Your visit will lead you to understand the entire manufacturing process, the different methods and stages of production. Then, you will dive into the birth and evolution of the Quimper style but also in the history of the different factories that monopolized the activity of Locmaria district. This tour will take you between Marseille, Nevers, Rouen to the bank of Odet.
Reviewed By jimsZ2896HZ
I don't like ceramics exactly. But I do like history. And it seems ceramics has been there every step of the way. And is one of the few artifacts that survives over time. This museum in Quimper was a nice surprise, offering detailed history of the faience world in France along with a step-by-step rundown on how ceramics are made. And of course, at the end, a well-stocked museum shop. The only downsides: this stuff is expensive, so be prepared. And our particular guide was not always forthcoming with information. But was ready to answer specific questions.
3. Le Dessus des Halles - Art Ria
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4.5 based on 4 reviews
4. Musee de Pont-Aven
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4.5 based on 413 reviews
Reviewed By Alroy13 - Ness Ziona, Israel
A wonderful vivid surprise, beautiful paintings from variety of painters. Nice “story behind” of Pont-Aven location and history. Short 30-40 minutes with lots of fascinating paintings. Worth a special trip to see it
5. Le quartier centre d'art contemporain
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4.0 based on 8 reviews
6. Musee des Beaux-Arts
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3.5 based on 85 reviews
Explore the museum! Brest’s Museum of Fine Arts Founded in post-war France, the museum of fine arts houses an extensive collection of paintings, sculptures and graphic arts (drawings and prints)... readily associated with the city’s maritime tradition. Since its opening in 1968, it has continued to enrich its collections and now presents a visit itinerary that showcases seascapes, history painting, the Symbolist movement, the Pont-Aven School and the Nabis. The collections are displayed in themed galleries. The museum also runs: themed tours, children’s workshops, performances, storytelling, films, music and much more! A place of discovery and sharing for all the family! Temporary exhibitions are held two or three times a year, punctuating the life of the museum.
