Looe and Quiberon Celebrate 50 Years of Twinning Partnership
Towns mark significant milestone with weekend of events and reaffirmation of friendship between Cornwall and Brittany.
By Verity Coombes
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The towns of Looe and Quiberon have celebrated the 50th anniversary of their twinning partnership with a weekend of events, strengthening the bond between the two communities.
Looe, in Cornwall, recently hosted visitors from its twin town, Quiberon, Brittany, to commemorate five decades of their friendship. The celebrations brought residents and visitors together to mark this significant milestone and look forward to the future of the partnership.
The commemorative weekend began with a Flag Raising Ceremony at the War Memorial. Young people from Looe Community Academy raised five flags, symbolising the enduring connections between the two towns. This was followed by a gathering at the Guildhall, where pupils from Looe Primary Academy presented a special performance.
Throughout the weekend, visitors experienced a variety of activities showcasing Looe. These included a guided walking tour, a visit to the RNLI Lifeboat Station, a boat trip around Looe Island, a traditional fish and chip supper, and a reception at the Heritage Centre.
The celebrations concluded with a commemorative lunch at The Sardine Factory. A special scroll was signed during the event, reaffirming the friendship and marking the significant anniversary.
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"It was a pleasure to welcome our visitors from Quiberon to Looe and celebrate this important milestone. The weekend provided a wonderful opportunity to recognise the friendship between our two towns and bring our communities together through a programme of memorable events and activities. As we mark 50 years of twinning, we celebrate the connections that have been formed and the strong foundations that exist to build new connections for future generations."
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"It was an unforgettable visit filled with wonderful encounters, beautiful ceremonies, and cultural and culinary discoveries. We were impressed and deeply touched by the warm hospitality of the people of Looe and Cornwall."
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"The friendship between Looe and Quiberon is also a friendship between Cornwall and Brittany, and between Great Britain and France. We look forward to welcoming the people of Looe to Quiberon in the near future."
The weekend served as a fitting occasion to celebrate 50 years of twinning and to anticipate the next phase of the partnership between Looe and Quiberon.
Based on information from the official source: Looe Town Council (13/10/2026)
