Your stay — Hôtel Dupleix
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The Property — Hôtel Dupleix
Hôtel Dupleix is a solid three-star on the Odet riverbank, a 10-minute walk from Quimper’s cathedral. The lobby mixes Breton stone with modern furniture and feels more like a serious traveller’s base than a boutique. The USP: riverside rooms with balcony views of the cathedral spire, plus free parking, which is rare in the city centre. Suits couples or solo visitors who want a functional, clean hotel with location and parking, not frills.
Chronicles of Quimper
Quimper grew from a Gallo-Roman settlement around the Odet river, later becoming the capital of the medieval county of Cornouaille. Its Gothic cathedral, Cathédrale Saint-Corentin, dates from the 13th century and stands in a warren of half-timbered streets. The city’s identity is still strongly Breton: it’s a centre for the Breton language, faience pottery, and the annual Festival de Cornouaille. Today, Quimper mixes a preserved mediaeval core with a lively university and market scene.
Best Time to Visit
Full Quimper guide →Best months
June and September for long, warm days (18-22°C) and less tourist crush than peak July-August. Late May also works if you catch the Festival de Cornouaille.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are peak, driven by school holidays and the Festival de Cornouaille (usually late July). Hotel prices can jump 20-30% over June; book early if you come then.
Budget shoulder season
May and September are ideal shoulder months: similar weather to summer, but room rates often drop 15-25% and the old town feels much emptier.
Weather & packing
Quimper’s climate is oceanic: mild all year but changeable, with rain possible even in summer. Pack a waterproof jacket and layered tops; leave the umbrella at home – the wind here turns them inside out.
Live City Briefing — Quimper
- The city completed a major pedestrianisation of the streets around the cathedral in 2025, making the centre easier to navigate on foot, but limited vehicle access for hotels at that end.
- A new farmers' market launched Saturdays on the Place Saint-Corentin in early 2026, adding to the existing daily market on the same square.
- The Odet river path from the hotel to the town centre underwent flood defence works over winter 2025-26, so the riverside walk is clear and improved.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hôtel Dupleix, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request room 1 on the ground floor for step-free access and quietness away from the street; otherwise, rooms 10–19 on the first floor likely face the rear courtyard and are quieter than front-facing rooms.
Rooms to avoid
Front-facing rooms on the second floor (22–29) because Boulevard Dupleix carries local traffic from early morning; also avoid rooms directly beside the lift shaft on any floor for potential mechanical noise.
Best views
Front-facing rooms on the first or second floor (10–19 or 20–29) overlook Boulevard Dupleix and the river Odet; not spectacular but give a sense of the city centre.
Quietest floors
Ground floor (room 1) and first floor (rooms 2–9, 10–19) if they face the courtyard; the lift stops at all floors but the ground and first are less exposed to street noise.
🔊 Noise notes
Boulevard Dupleix is a main road into Quimper’s centre with buses and delivery vans from around 07:00–20:00; the single lift is audible from adjacent rooms when in use; breakfast room in the basement has no noise impact on guest rooms.
Insider tips
1. Park at Parking de la Catherinette (200m walk) for €12/day – cheaper than street parking if arriving after 19:00 when street parking is free but limited. 2. The lift is small – ask for a ground-floor room (room 1) if you have large suitcases or mobility issues; it saves waiting and carrying bags up stairs.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Hôtel Dupleix
Free for all guests, one device per room. Speed is adequate for email, browsing, and basic streaming; no bandwidth tiers. Login via simple voucher printed at check-in.
One small lift serves all three floors (rooms 1–29). No stairs-only section; lift reaches reception level.
Complimentary digital kiosk (PressReader) via the hotel tablet in the lobby. No printed papers. Building is a classic 19th-century stone townhouse with a wrought-iron staircase.
Check-in from 15:00; early luggage drop from 09:00. Late check-out until 12:00 (subject to €30 fee for 12:00–15:00; after 15:00 charged for an extra night)
Free at reception after check-out or before check-in. Staff will tag and store it securely.
Step-free access via a ramp at the main entrance. One room (no. 1) on the ground floor is adapted for wheelchair users (wider doorways, roll-in shower). No lift to basement breakfast room, but staff carry trays. No hearing loops.
No on-site parking or valet. Nearest public car park is Parking de la Catherinette, 200m away (€12/24h, no reservation). Street parking free 19:00–09:00 and Sundays. No EV charging on property.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €1.10 per person per night (mandatory taxe de séjour, payable on arrival)
Deposit & card hold: Prepayment not required, but a €150 hold on your credit card for incidentals is taken at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Cathédrale Saint-Corentin (287 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Temple protestant de Quimper (575 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Église Sainte-Thérèse (793 m · ~10 min walk)
- Church: Église Saint-Mathieu (813 m · ~10 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Le passage du chapeau rouge — 860 m · ~11 min walk
Jardin du Théâtre — 230 m · ~3 min walk
Musée Départemental Breton — 272 m · ~3 min walk
Théâtre Max Jacob — 216 m · ~3 min walk
Square Blaise Pascal — 673 m · ~8 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 153 m · ~2 min walk
Pharmacie de la Cathédrale — 396 m · ~5 min walk
Farafina Comptoir exotique — 240 m · ~3 min walk
Quimper — 744 m · ~9 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use local bank ATMs (e.g. Crédit Mutuel de Bretagne) for the best rates; avoid Bureau de Change at train stations or airports – they take a big cut.
Visa/Mastercard contactless is widely accepted in supermarkets, bakeries and cafés; American Express is rarely taken. Mobile pay works wherever contactless is accepted.
Tipping is not required – service is always included. If service is genuinely excellent, leave a euro or two in cash for a drink; otherwise just round up the bill.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A standard espresso (café noir) at a bar counter: around €1.20–€1.50.
Formule du jour (set lunch with main + drink or dessert) from a neighbourhood bistro: around €12–€15.
A main course in an ordinary crêperie (e.g. galette complète): roughly €10–€13.
Not a street-food hotspot; but the covered market Les Halles St-François (a 15-min walk east) is the best place for affordable quality, especially at lunchtime stalls selling crêpes and sandwiches.
Super U, Leclerc and Lidl are the budget supermarket chains; there's a small Carrefour City on Rue de la Poste (10-min walk).
Budget clothing chains like Kiabi and Gémo at the Géant hypermarket in the outskirts; for second-hand try Emmaus in the town centre.
Walking covers most of central Quimper; the local bus (Qub) single ticket is €1.30, or a day pass €3.80. From the airport (Brest or Lorient), the cheapest option is a long-distance bus or a BlaBlaCar ride (approx €12–€18).
Eat lunch out instead of dinner – set menus cost half the price. Picnic from the market (Les Halles) for dinner – excellent bread, cheese and cider for under €8. Always carry a reusable water bottle – tap water is free and good.
Good to know — Quimper
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Emergency Contacts
QuimperFrom a mobile, call 112 for all emergencies. For non-urgent police, dial 02 98 98 22 22. The local hospital (Centre Hospitalier de Cornouaille) is at 14 Avenue Yves Thépot, Quimper – their switchboard is 02 98 52 60 60.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Quimper, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Hôtel Dupleix
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 153 m · ~2 min walk — pharmacy · Pharmacie de la Cathédrale — 396 m · ~5 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Place de la Résistance (city centre stop) → Hôtel Dupleix (near Kergariou stop)
💡 Buy a single ticket from the machine at the stop—coins only. The tram runs on the main boulevard, but the hotel is a 2-minute walk from Kergariou. It’s faster than walking, but you’ll pass the cathedral, so consider on foot to soak it in.
Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) → Quimper bus station (Gare Routière)
💡 Buses stop right outside arrivals. Buy tickets on the app for the best price—last-minute fares can double. The drop-off is a 10-minute walk to the hotel.
Quimper train station (Gare de Quimper) → Hôtel Dupleix (city centre)
💡 If arriving by TGV from Paris, hop on the local TER from the same station. The hotel is a 5-minute walk uphill—take the lift at the station exit to avoid the hill.
Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) → Hôtel Dupleix, Quimper
💡 Pre-book via their website to guarantee a fixed fare. The drive is scenic via the N165, but avoid Friday evening traffic when locals head home.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Hôtel Dupleix?
Request room 1 on the ground floor for step-free access and quietness away from the street; otherwise, rooms 10–19 on the first floor likely face the rear courtyard and are quieter than front-facing rooms.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hôtel Dupleix?
Front-facing rooms on the second floor (22–29) because Boulevard Dupleix carries local traffic from early morning; also avoid rooms directly beside the lift shaft on any floor for potential mechanical noise.
Is Hôtel Dupleix noisy?
Boulevard Dupleix is a main road into Quimper’s centre with buses and delivery vans from around 07:00–20:00; the single lift is audible from adjacent rooms when in use; breakfast room in the basement has no noise impact on guest rooms.
Which rooms have the best views at Hôtel Dupleix?
Front-facing rooms on the first or second floor (10–19 or 20–29) overlook Boulevard Dupleix and the river Odet; not spectacular but give a sense of the city centre.
What are insider tips for staying at Hôtel Dupleix?
1. Park at Parking de la Catherinette (200m walk) for €12/day – cheaper than street parking if arriving after 19:00 when street parking is free but limited. 2. The lift is small – ask for a ground-floor room (room 1) if you have large suitcases or mobility issues; it saves waiting and carrying bags up stairs.
What time is check-in at Hôtel Dupleix?
Check-in at Hôtel Dupleix is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hôtel Dupleix have Wi-Fi?
Free for all guests, one device per room. Speed is adequate for email, browsing, and basic streaming; no bandwidth tiers. Login via simple voucher printed at check-in.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hôtel Dupleix?
€1.10 per person per night (mandatory taxe de séjour, payable on arrival)
Where can I eat cheaply near Hôtel Dupleix?
Formule du jour (set lunch with main + drink or dessert) from a neighbourhood bistro: around €12–€15.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hôtel Dupleix?
Walking covers most of central Quimper; the local bus (Qub) single ticket is €1.30, or a day pass €3.80. From the airport (Brest or Lorient), the cheapest option is a long-distance bus or a BlaBlaCar ride (approx €12–€18).
When is the best time to visit Quimper?
June and September for long, warm days (18-22°C) and less tourist crush than peak July-August. Late May also works if you catch the Festival de Cornouaille.
Top Attractions in Quimper
💡 Go early—before 10am the streets are empty. Look for the tiny alleyways (venelles) leading to hidden courtyards off Rue du Chapeau-Rouge.
💡 Go on a clear morning around 10am—the sun hits the west rose window and projects colours onto the stone floor. Entry via the south door.
💡 Arrive by 9am to avoid the crush. Grab a crêpe from the stall near the fountain (€3.50)—better made and cheaper than the tourist spots.
💡 Check for temporary exhibitions in the basement gallery—usually free with the permanent collection. Skip the audioguide; wall texts are clear.
💡 Bring a picnic and sit on the bench near the top—sunset shows the cathedral spires in silhouette. Free loo at the cafe by the entrance.