La Pointe St. Gilles Bénodet Site no: BS012

At a Glance

Customer Rating

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.

Only conventional swimwear, such as swimming trunks are allowed in the pool.

Setting: Beach

Opening dates

• Site open 12/05/2012 - 16/09/2012

Pitches

• Number of Pitches: 467

• Shade: Some have some.

• Surface: Grass.

• Tent Privacy: Hedges separate pitches.

• Mobiles privacy: Hedges separate pitches.

Keycamp Extras

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

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

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, Spanish, Italian and Dutch
• Other services: Fax, stamps, post box, internet access, postcards and safety box.
• Internet available
• WiFi available (€3.00)
• Credit cards accepted: Visa, Eurocard and Mastercard
• ID Cards or bracelets given on arrival

Shops

• 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: 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 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

• 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 19/05/2012 - 15/09/2012 (Indoor Heated)
• Depth: From 0.00m to 1.45m
• Size: 215m2

Second pool

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
• 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.

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: 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)

• 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

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

Take a look at some of the local recommendations for days out and activities our customers have shared with us following their holiday at La Pointe St Gilles.

"We loved the Benodet area and found it a lovely safe area to cycle. We were very impressed with how the motorists respected cyclists on the main roads! We enjoyed Quimper and Concarneau and were amazed when we walked into the castle to find bars and shops, plus the views were fabulous. We also took our bikes on the boat across to Ste Marine and cycled to Ile Tudy which we enjoyed."
S. Evans, Mid Glamorgan

"Ste Marine has a beautiful sandy beach. We walked into Benodet every day, sometimes twice, a lovely pretty resort. We used a local bus to travel to Quimper, a local market town, which cost us €14 return for a family of 4. The boat trip there would have been €200!"
A. Maynell, North Yorkshire

"On a wet day we visited Zone de l'Hippo in Quimper which has activities for all ages, plus you can take your own picnic. We also took a train ride from Quimper to Vannes, a very pretty medieval town and lovely harbour."
M. Monument, Leicestershire

"The local markets in Benodet and Fouesnant are fabulous for local produce. Le Transat restaurant at Benodet harbour is superb as is Sans Souci in Benodet town. Take the small ferry across from Benodet harbour to St Maritime, it's just a few euros and the cafés and crèperies over there are sublime!"
C. Hutchings, Lincolnshire

"Quimperlé is a beautiful small town and Benodet itself offers a lovely harbour, town and beaches. The short walk along the sea front into town is lovely."
C. Collins, Cornwall