Out and About in Brittany
Just a short drive away you will find castles, cathedrals, dramatic coastline and sandy beaches, ancient cities, nature trails, zoo, fun parks, golf courses, sea-life centre, markets and lots, lots more.
We feel our homes make a great base for exploring not only Quimper, but the surrounding area of Finistere and no matter what your interests are, we hope you'll have fun in discovering all you enjoy in this unspoilt, pretty corner of Brittany.
For The Kids
There's lots going on to entertain younger ones. Apart from the campsite activities, there's a bowling alley, zoo, sea-life centre, theme park, go-karting, adventure climbing park, indoor pool, skate-boarding, paint-balling and lots more.
Quimper (pronounced Kemper) is the closest city to our mobile homes.
Quimper is within walking distance of L'Orangerie De Lanniron and a short 10 minute car journey from La Mer Blanche.
Quimper is a beautiful medeival city in the heart of Brittany, and hosts an array of shops (including traditional bakeries and confectioners), bars, museums, restaurants, all set in original tudor buildings and cobbled streets. Plus the famous St Corentin twin spired Gothic cathedral dating back to the 12th Century.
Benodet is a lovely seaside resort close to both La Mer Blanche and L'Orangerie De Lanniron campsites. It boasts lovely golden sands, edged with wooded dunes and a gently shelving sea.
It is ideal for a relaxing day out. There are some lovely seaside restaurants and little gift shops along the pretty promenade.
For adult holidaymakers why not try out Benodet's casino ?
Fouesnant is a small yet very attractive village, hosting a few shops, bars and restaurants and is just down the road from La Mer Blanche campsite, situated between Benodet and Concarneau. It's lovely for a quiet stroll down to the sheltered beach. Fouesnant is the Cider making capital of the area and is also famous for the elaborate, traditional french headdresses.
Concarneau is about a half hours ride away from Quimper and 20 minutes from Benodet, it is intriguing with its 'Inter Muros' the Inner Walled City, full of character. Lots of lovely eating places, gift shops, novelty stores, traditional clothing and picnic areas. Friday is market day.
Pont Aven is a small village full of charm and beauty. It has a special place in history due to so many artists, both locally and internationally, capturing the many beautiful scenes onto canvas. It really is well worthy of a visit. Tuesday is market day and although it is a large market, nothing is spoilt by it.
A particular favourite of ours. A quaint village where no building is less than 200 years old ! You will find lots of shops selling local merchandise and a glass works selling beautiful pieces and you can also see the glass-blowing. Good sized car park for visitors. Some very nice restaurants or take a picnic.
is a pre-historic site with approximately 3,000 ancient stones arranged in parallel lines and stretches for two miles.
Point Du Raz is the equivalent of our Lands End. Go out to this craggy piece of Land and look out at the vast Atlantic Ocean - breathtaking !!
Lorient and Brest are both a little further afield, about an hour's car journey from the campsites. They are very large cities, with all the big shops here for serious shoppers and bargain hunters.
The Isles De Glenan are a short boat journey away from the coast. Experience a day in idyllic surroundings, clear blue sea and pale sands, next best thing to the Bahamas !!
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