Brittany

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Brittany occupies a large peninsula in the northwest corner of France, lying between the English Channel to the north and the Bay of Biscay to the south.

A region rich in culture and folklore, you may still see traditional Breton costume and lace headresses being worn. Brittany’s medieval past can best be discovered at Quimper, its ancient capital. Close to the sea, Carnac is famous for its prehistoric standing stones and, to the east, lies the Gulf of Morbihan, an inland sea scattered with tiny islands offering some of the most beautiful scenery in Brittany.

For those looking for a beach holiday, Brittany is perfect with a number of soft golden sandy beaches and calm waters lining the coastline from Carnac to La Baule, known as Brittany’s St Tropez.

Concarneau

Within the huge walls of this impressive fortified town, built on an island, are pretty cobbled streets lined with old houses, shops and crêperies.

Auray

This medieval river port is a maze of cobbled streets. Once a week the town is engulfed in a colourful market.

Locronan

A perfectly preserved medieval Breton village, with many craft workshops set around the cobbled Renaissance square.

Quimper

The old capital of Finistère is a picturesque riverside town with a 13th century cathedral, and a maze of cobbled streets and ancient half - timbered houses.

Beg - Meil

A ferry crosses the Baie de la Forêt and you can take trips up the river Odet.

Pont aven

A pretty riverside village, popular with artists since the 19th century, where some of Gauguin's work may be seen.

Pont l'Abbé

A busy market town with an old castle. Here you may still see local women wearing traditional costume.

Pointe - du - Raz

Reminiscent of the Cornish coast, enjoy the panoramic views and dramatic rock formations along the coast.

Josselin

A delightful little town with a lovely fairytale château in idyllic surroundings.

Carnac

Visit the 3,000 prehistoric stones which run for just over two miles. The mystery remains as to how these stones were placed in lines with such precision.

Quiberon

A lively and popular resort with a huge sandy beach. Along the harbour are some superb seafood restaurants.

Belle Ile

Take a boat trip to the largest and most beautiful of the islands by the Gulf of Morbihan, a favourite haunt of the actress Sarah Bernhardt. The rugged coastlineis dotted with harbours, traditional Breton houses and pretty sandy coves.

Vannes

A medieval walled city near Arradon with half - timbered houses. The aquarium is popular with families.

La Baule

A lively seaside town with a vast crescent of south facing sandy beach. The elegant tree-lined avenues are full of smart shops, cafés and restaurants.  

Brière

Regional Park set in a marshy landscape with thatched cottages and abundant wildfowl. Take a guided trip in a flat - bottomed boat.

Rhuys Peninsula

A beautiful area near St Gildas with good beaches, a medieval castle, and wonderful mediterranean plants such as fig-trees and camellias.

Guérande

This medieval walled town had tiny cobbled streets and a host of craft shops, crêperies and cafés.

Family attractions

Canoeing

You can take canoe excursions from the campsite at Arzano.

Windsurfing

The Carnac campsites are a good base for learning to windsurf.

Walking

We provide detailed walking notes at the campsites at Carantec, Arzano, La Trinité-sur-Mer and Carnac, describing local walks.

Raguénès:

Les Deux Fontaines >

Dol-de-Bretagne:

Château des Ormes >

Carantec:

Les Mouettes >

Bénodet:

La Pointe St. Gilles >

Port de Plaisance >

Beg-Meil:

L'Atlantique >

Arzano:

Ty Nadan >

Carnac Plage:

Les Menhirs >

Carnac:

La Grande Métairie >

La Trinité-sur Mer:

De la Baie >

Baden:

Le Mané Guernehué >

Quimper:

L'Orangerie de Lanniron >

Arzon:

Port du Crouesty 3 Sun >

Port du Crouesty Cap Ocean >

La Baule:

La Baule >

La Baule 3 Sun >

Bénodet:

Benodet >

Fousenant:

Cap Coz >

Nr. Le Guilvinec:

Cap Marine >