Overview

At a Glance

Eurocamp rating

 

Parc Size: Medium

Opening dates

Mobiles open: 12/05/2012 - 16/09/2012

Tents open: 12/05/2012 - 16/09/2012

Pitches

• Number of Pitches: 467

• Shade: Some have some.

• Surface: Grass.

• Pitch Size: 80-100m2

• Tent Privacy: Hedges separate pitches.

• Mobiles privacy: Hedges separate pitches.

Available with Eurocamp

• Rumble Trucks
• Babysitting
• Linen Hire
• Charcoal BBQ Provided
• Junior Tents
• All-terrain Buggy

Important information

Exceptions

• Max. 6 per tent
• Max. 6 per mobile home
• Maximum of 6 people per tent and mobile. Site is very strict on this.
• Charcoal barbecue: provided

Vehicles

• Are vehicles allowed on pitches: Yes

• Maximum number of vehicles: 1

• Extra Vehicle Charge: €4.00 per day

Dogs

• Are dogs allowed: No

Accessibility

• This Parc has facilities for disabled people. Please contact our Customer Sales Staff for more information.

Local Events

With its rich celtic culture, festivals abound here. Festival de la cite des Hortensias at Perros-Guirec, a 2 day International festival in the centre of town, 12th to 14th August; La Fete de la Morue in Binic from 5th to 8th May celebrates local fishing and the Festival des Ramparts in Dinan from 22nd to 23rd July features jousting knights in the heart of this fine medieval city.

Out and about

Concarneau is just 17km away, a lovely walled town which is also famous for being one of France's largest fishing ports. Quimper can be reached by a short boat trip up the Odet river, and is home to a 13th century cathedral. Or just a stroll along the coast is the bustling town of Bénodet, perfect for eating out at its excellent seafood restaurants, as well as offering plenty of cafés, crêperies and sandy beaches.

On site

The following facilities are available:

Reception

• Languages spoken: English, German, French, Spanish, Italian and Dutch
• Other services: Fax, stamps, post box, internet access, postcards and safety box.
• Internet available
• WiFi available (Bar terrace and half of the surrounding site - €3.00)
• Credit cards accepted: Visa, Eurocard and Mastercard
• ID Cards or bracelets given on arrival

Shops

• A small clothes shop and kiosk
• Minimarket: Open 12/05/2012 - 23/09/2012

• Main shop: Open 12/05/2012 - 23/09/2012

• Giftshop: Open 23/05/2012 - 18/09/2012

Dining

• Restaurant: Childrens Menu. Regional Specialities. Location: By the bar Open 27/05/2012 - 31/08/2012

• Take-away: Pizzas, burgers, chicken, chips etc... Open 12/05/2012 - 15/09/2012

Bars

• Bar Large, modern with bar games and TV. Open 12/05/2012 - 15/09/2012 Location: Overlooking the swimming pool.

Discos

• Family Disco: Open 01/07/2012 - 31/08/2012
• Children's Disco: Open 01/07/2012 - 31/08/2012

Other

• Animation Team: Aquagym, fitness, sports tournaments, discos, karaoke, quizzes.. Open 01/07/2012 - 31/08/2012
• Television Room: Eurosport, TF1 and other French channels
• Games Room: Pinball machines and arcade games.

Laundry

• Washers: 8 x machines €6.00 per load
• Dryers: 4 x machines €4.00 per load

Sanitation

• Hot Showers
• Baby Baths
• Baby Changing Facilities
• Toilets
• Children's Toilets
• Dish Washing Sinks
• Irons

Additional Information: €10 deposit required for iron

Some facilities remain closed in low season, please check at the time of booking if there is an activity or facility which is key for your holiday.

Pools

First pool

• For: All the family. Open 19/05/2012 - 15/09/2012 (Indoor Heated)
• Depth: From 0.00m to 1.45m
• Size: 215m2
• Waterslides: (3 x slides)

Second pool

• For: All the family. Open 12/05/2012 - 23/09/2012 (Outdoor Heated)
• Depth: From 0.00m to 1.45m
• Size: 150m2
• Waterchutes: (1 x chutes)

Third pool

• For: Toddler. Open 12/05/2012 - 23/09/2012 (Indoor Heated)
• Size: 80m2

Fourth pool

• For: Children. Open 12/05/2012 - 23/09/2012 (Outdoor Heated)
• Depth: From 0.00m to 1.45m
• Size: 80m2
• Lagoon style pool

Fifth pool

. Open 12/05/2012 - 23/09/2012 (Outdoor)
• Size: 46m2

Spas

• Sauna Open 22/04/2012 - 18/09/2012.
• Jacuzzi Open 15/06/2012 - 26/09/2012.
• Spa Open 15/06/2012. New health and beauty centre to open in 2010 Minimum age 18 yrs

Extra information

• Sunloungers
• Sun Terrace

Regulations: Bracelets required, Shorts not allowed, T-shirts not allowed, Inflatables not allowed, Parental supervision required

Activities

The following activities are available:

Site Run Children's Activities

Sports, crafts, painting

Languages spoken: French, English

• Open 01/07/2012 - 31/08/2012

Watersports

Windsurfing

• Windsurfing not available on the campsite, nearest Windsurfing is 10.0 km from the campsite

Dinghy Sailing

• Dinghy Sailing not available on the campsite, nearest Dinghy Sailing is 4.0 km from the campsite

Kayaking

• Kayaking not available on the campsite, nearest Kayaking is 10.0 km from the campsite

Sports

Tennis

• 1 half size court, 1 full size court, Gravel

Table Tennis

• 4 tables

Football

• Surface: Grass

Basketball

• Open 04/05/2012 - 07/09/2012
• Grass

Volleyball

• Open 02/04/2012 - 26/09/2012
• 1 court

Gymnasium

• Open 15/05/2012 - 23/09/2012
• Charge: €4.00 / hour

Boules

• Site arranged tournaments available

Horse Riding

• Horse riding is not available on the campsite, nearest horse riding is 5.0 km from the campsite

Fishing

• Fishing is not available on the campsite, nearest fishing is 0.1 km from the campsite

Golf

• No golf course on the campsite, nearest golf course is 3.00 km from the campsite

Driving Range

• No driving range on the campsite, nearest driving range is 5.00 km from the campsite

Minigolf

• Minigolf not available on the campsite, nearest minigolf is 0.8 km from the campsite
• Open 15/05/2012 - 20/09/2012

Playgrounds

• 1 playground

Boat Trips

• Boat Trips are available 4 km from the site

Equipment Hire

Cycle Hire

• Open 12/05/2012 - 05/09/2012
• Adults: €46.00 / week €13.00 / day
• Children: €30.00 / week €9.00 / day
• Mountain Bikes: €46.00 / week €13.00 / day
• Adult bikes available
• Child bikes available
• helmets available (€3.00)
• child seats available (€5.00)
• Cycle hire not available on the campsite, nearest cycle hire is 8.0 km from the campsite

Some facilities remain closed in low season, please check at the time of booking if there is an activity or facility which is key for your holiday.

Local attractions

The following local attractions are available:

Nearby

• Nearest beach: Plage de la Pointe St Gilles Direct access
• Nearest river: 2.0km

Shopping

• Nearest town/village: Benodet: 1.0km

Places of Interest

• Concarneau: 17km
• Quimper: 17km
• Locronan: 33km
• Pont Aven: 33km
• Douarnenez: 37km
• Lorient: 68km
• Auray: 102km
• Belle Ile: 110km
• Vannes: 120km

Attractions

L'Aquarium - Audierne

Large aquarium with an excellent variety of fish to view. There is a variety of shows including birds of prey. There is also a shop and a restaurant.

Zoo de Pont-Scorff

Departmental Breton Museum

The Museum was created in 1846. Important collections concerning archeology, history, ethnography and art of Brittany.

Oceanopolis

Large aquarium with 3 different sections - polar, tropical and temperate. With 42 different aquariums and 10000 animals from 1000 species. There are also exhibits, films and shows. Shop, restaurant and bar. Free parking, allow 3 hours for a visit.

Les Balneides

Indoor heated swimming pool plus outdoor pools with slides and water chutes. One chute is the longest in Brittany at 75 metres long.

Aquarive

25 metre swimming pool with lift for handicapped persons. Fun pool with water chute and wave machine. Jacuzzi and solarium.

Jardins de Rospico

2000 plant varieties on 4 hectares of land, including hydrangeas & palms. Plants for sale. Inspired by English gardens. 7kms from Pont-Aven & 40 kms from Quimper.

Musée du Cidre de Bretagne

This museum is based at a farm which makes Breton cider. All aspects of the cider making process can be seen beginning with the apple orchards through to the finished product. Tastings are available.

Travel details

The following travel details are available:

Local Directions

Continue along the N165 and take the exit sign posted Concarneau/Fouesnant/Benodet. At the first roundabout take the 3rd exit direction Concarneau/Fouesnant. At the next roundabout take the 2nd exit direction Benodet. You will know you're on the correct road when you cross over a level crossing almost immediately after turning onto the D44. After approximately one and a half miles turn right again at the T junction onto the D783. The road rises and falls for about one and a half miles. Take the second turning on the left, following the signs to Benodet/Fouesnant, continue down this road where you will drop down to a roundabout at Foret Fouesnant. Go straight across following the Benodet/Fouesnant signs. You will come to a set of traffic lights where you go straight on. After about 2 miles you will arrive at a roundabout, go straight over. At the next roundabout take the 2nd exit following signs Beg Meil/Mousterlin. After a short section of dual carriageway you will approach another roundabout. Turn left in the direction of Benodet/Point l’Abbe on the D44. You will continue along this road for approximately 5 miles, passing a police station on the right. At the next roundabout with 'Netto' on your right go straight over. You will pass over 3 roundabouts continue straight over all of them following Benodet signs. At the fourth roundabout before you enter the town of Benodet take the 3rd exit direction Le Letty. Continue down this road until you reach the mini roundabout, where you take a right turn. After 400 yards (passing Camping Le Letty on the left) the road bends sharply to the right, turn left here. Camping de la Pointe St Gilles is on your right after about half a mile.

Airport(s)

• Dinard (DNR): 230km
• Nantes (NTE): 229km
• Brest (BES): 97km
• Lorient (LRT): 71km

Port(s)

• Caen Ouistreham (CAE): 419km
• Cherbourg (CHB): 425km
• Le Havre: 485km
• Roscoff (RSC): 150km
• St Malo (STM): 246km

Public Transport

• Local Railway: Quimper, 19km
• Services to: All major cities

Getting There

Fly drive is a convenient option for Brittany with regional airports at Brest, Dinard, Rennes and Nantes. Alternatively there are ferries that go from Portsmouth, Poole and Plymouth.

Accommodation

• 
  
  Horizon Midi - 3 bed
• 
  
  Horizon - 2 bed
• 
  
  Horizon Midi - 2 bed

• 
  
  Horizon - 3 bed
• 
  
  Sunlight - 3 bed
• 
  
  Classic Tent

Children's clubs

• 
  Fun Station For All - ages 4 to 12 years Open 21/05/2012 - 24/06/2012
• 
  Leo's Fun Station - ages 4 to 6 years Open 25/06/2012 - 31/08/2012
• 
  Mac's Fun Station - ages 7 to 9 years Open 25/06/2012 - 31/08/2012

• 
  The Station - ages 9 to 12 years Open 25/06/2012 - 31/08/2012
• 
  Base - ages 13 to 17 years Open 25/06/2012 - 31/08/2012
• 
  Mini Fun Station - ages 6 months to 5 years Open 11/05/2012 - 16/09/2012

• 
  Learn to Swim - ages 1 to 5 years Open 11/05/2012 - 16/09/2012
• 
  Tumble Tots - from crawling to 5 years Open 21/05/2012 - 13/07/2012
• 
  Mini Fun Station Learn to Ride - ages 3 to 6 years Open 11/05/2012 - 01/07/2012

About the region

With pretty villages and rolling countryside, Brittany is often compared to Cornwall for its scenery.