La Pointe St. Gilles Bénodet Site no: BS012

At a Glance

• F
• Lively
• Lively
• Golf course
• Near beach
• Cycling
• Football
• Tumble Tots

A popular holiday centre, opposite the beach and with a great new indoor and outdoor swimming pool complex, overlooked by the new bar.

For over thirty years La Pointe St-Gilles has been a firm favourite with Keycamp families. With an enviable location across a quiet road from a pine fringed sandy beach, it is only a fifteen minute walk away from Bénodet town. The parc features a spacious bar that overlooks the waterpark. Other facilities include tennis, gym, jacuzzi, and family entertainment is organised during July and August. Another new addition to the parc’s facilities will be a professional health and beauty centre. The parc is especially popular with families that have younger children and parc rules are strictly enforced for everyone's safety and enjoyment.

Setting: Beach

Star Rating: 4

Opening dates

Mobiles open 14/05/2010 - 19/09/2010

Tents open 14/05/2010 - 19/09/2010

Pitches

Number of Pitches: 484

Shade: Some have some.

Surface: Grass.

Tent Privacy: Hedges separate pitches.

Mobiles privacy: Hedges separate pitches.

Keycamp Extras

Linen Hire
Cycling Notes
Charcoal BBQ provided
Rumble Trucks
All-terrain Buggy

Important information

Vehicles

Are vehicles allowed on pitches: Yes

Maximum number of vehicles: 1

Extra Vehicle Charge: €4.00

Dogs

Are dogs allowed: No

Out and about

Just a short walk along the coast takes you to the wide bay of Bénodet with its cafés, crêperies, excellent seafood restaurants and sandy beaches. Take a boat trip up the beautiful Odet river to the bustling historic town of Quimper with its 13th century cathedral or visit the old walled town of Concarneau, a short drive away.

The following facilities are available:

Reception

Languages spoken: English, German, French and Dutch.

Other services: Fax, stamps, post box, internet access, postcards Internet available WiFi available (€5.00) Credit cards accepted: Visa, Eurocard and Mastercard

Shops

Minimarket: Details not known Open 02/04/2010 - 26/09/2010

Main shop: Details not known Open 02/04/2010 - 26/09/2010

Giftshop: Open 15/05/2010 - 20/09/2010

Dining

Restaurant: Location: By the bar Open 01/05/2010 - 26/09/2010

Take-away: Pizzas, burgers, chicken, chips etc... Open 01/05/2010 - 26/09/2010

Bars

Bar Large, modern with bar games and TV. Open 01/05/2010 Location: Overlooking the swimming pool.

Discos

Family Disco: Open 01/07/2010 - 31/08/2010

Children's Disco: Open 01/07/2010 - 31/08/2010

Other

Animation Team: Aquagym, fitness, sports tournaments, discos, karaoke, quizzes.. Open 01/07/2010 - 31/08/2010

Television Room: satellite tv

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

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.

First pool

For: All the family. Open 02/04/2010 - 26/09/2010 (Indoor Heated)

Depth: From 0.00m to 1.45m

Size: 215m2

Second pool

For: All the family. Open 15/05/2010 - 26/09/2010 (Outdoor Heated)

Depth: From 0.00m to 1.45m

Size: 150m2

Third pool

For: Toddler. Open 15/05/2010 - 26/09/2010 (Outdoor Heated)

Size: 80m2

Fourth pool

For: Children. Open 15/05/2010 - 26/09/2010 (Outdoor Heated)

Depth: From 0.00m to 1.45m

Size: 80m2

Fifth pool

(Outdoor)

Size: 46m2

Spas

Sauna Open 15/06/2010 - 26/09/2010

Jacuzzi Open 15/06/2010 - 26/09/2010

Spa Open 15/06/2010. New health and beauty centre to open in 2010

Extra information

Sunloungers
Sun Terrace

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

Charge for pool pass: Free

The following activities are available:

Site Run Children's Activities

Sports, crafts, painting

Languages spoken: French, English

Open 01/07/2010 - 31/08/2010

Watersports

Canoeing

Open 15/05/2010 - 20/09/2010

Hire charge: €12.00

Sports

Tennis

1 half size court, 1 full size court,Gravel

Table Tennis

4 tables

Football

Surface: Grass

Squash

Squash not available on the campsite, nearest squash is 1.00 km from the campsite

Basketball

Open 04/05/2010 - 07/09/2010

Grass

Volleyball

Open 02/04/2010 - 26/09/2010

1 court

Jogging

Gymnasium

Open 02/04/2010 - 26/09/2010

Charge: €4.00 / hour

Boules

Site arranged tournaments available

Fishing

Fishing is not available on the campsite, nearest fishing is 0.20 km from the campsite

Golf

No golf course on the campsite, nearest golf course is 5.00 km from the campsite

Driving Range

Minigolf

Open 15/05/2010 - 20/09/2010

Playgrounds

1 playground

Equipment Hire

Cycle Hire

Open 15/05/2010 - 20/09/2010

Adults: €46.00 / week €13.00 / day

Children: €30.00 / week €9.00 / day

helmets available (€3.00)

child seats available (€5.00)

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.

The following local attractions are available:

Nearby

Nearest beach: Plage de la Pointe St Gilles Direct access

Nearest river: 2km

Shopping

Nearest town/village: Benodet: 1km

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.

The following travel details are available:

Airport(s)

Brest airport: 97km

Lorient airport: 71km

Dinard airport: 230km

Nantes airport: 229km

Port(s)

Caen: 419km

Cherbourg: 425km

Le Havre: 485km

Roscoff: 150km

St Malo: 246km

Public Transport

Local Railway: Quimper, 16km

Local Bus Service: Pleuven and Quimper, 0.8km

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