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Why go camping in Brittany? #activities

Catamaran - lac au duc
Catamaran - lac au duc

As we all know, campsites often offer a lot of activities for holidaymakers, and Brittany is no exception. From water sports to hiking and horse riding, from leisure parks to zoos, Brittany has it all.

Water sports and activities

Did you know that in Brittany, more than 300 campsites are located near a lake or river? Add to that the fact that two-thirds of campsites are located near the sea, and you'll understand that the vast majority of campsites in Brittany have quick access to water, whether fresh or salt, flowing or still, and sometimes even stagnant.

Between the Atlantic Ocean, the English Channel, rivers and streams, lakes, ponds and marshes, your campsite will always be just a few kilometres away from a water activity. Make the most of it!

 

Paddleboarding on the Blavet
Paddleboarding on the Blavet© Emmanuel BERTHIER - Morbihan tourisme

In Brittany, water sports are legion: sailing, canoeing and kayaking at sea or on rivers, stand-up paddleboarding... But also surfing (there are many surf schools to guide you through your first steps, or rather your first waves) and scuba diving.

Hire a kayak at the campsite
Hire a kayak at the campsite© LE CABELLOU PLAGE (Concarneau - 29)

It is also possible to try out new water sports. Have you heard of wing foiling (sea kite surfing), paddle stepper (paddleboarding with handlebars), coasteering (canyoning adapted to the coast and seaside), wave skiing (wave kayaking) or kneeboarding (water skiing)?

On the beach, try sand yachting!

Hiking and fresh air

Whichever destination you choose for your camping holiday in Brittany, you're bound to find a magnificent hike where you can enjoy the great Brittany air.

Hiking in the Bois de Saint-Maur
Hiking in the Bois de Saint-Maur© LAMOUREUX Alexandre

The region is teeming with hiking trails where you can enjoy a day or afternoon of discovery and fresh air. Get some fresh air on the customs officers' trail to the wild ridges of the Armorique Regional Nature Park, in the heart of the Monts d'Arrée. There is bound to be a walk to do near your campsite.

For cycling enthusiasts, discover the nine major cycle routes and greenways. Did you know? Many campsites in Brittany have the Accueil Vélo label.

 

Cycling by the sea
Cycling by the sea© BERTHIER Emmanuel / EV4

Finally, horse riding is another activity not to be missed in Brittany.

Leisure parks, aquariums and zoos

Spend a day at the leisure park O’Fun Park (ex Indian Forest) ) or CeltAventures and try one of their tree-top adventure courses, glide 180 metres above the lake on a zip line during a day at Forêt Adrénaline in Rennes, and discover dinosaurs and other extraordinary animals at the Parc de Préhistoire de Bretagne.

Visit Océanopolis in Brest to discover the oceans, admire the marine life at the Aquashow d'Audierne , the Saint-Malo aquarium or the Marinarium in Concarneau.

 

When it comes to zoos, take a detour to Pont Scorff Zoo, Trégomeur Zoological Park or Quinquis Animal Park.

Activities to enjoy at your campsite in Brittany

You'll never get bored at the campsite! There are lots of activities throughout the day and evening. You can have fun in the campsite's water park, relax in the spa or enjoy a massage, or take part in sports (water sports, fitness, tennis, etc.). Children will have fun at the kids' club, in the campsite's play areas or on the multi-sports grounds. Each water park also has a dedicated water play area for children.

Discover, for example, Le Cabellou Plage*****, Mané Guernehué*****, Domaine de Kervel*****, La plage de Tréguer**** or L'Océan Breton*****.

Enjoy the water park for fun...
Enjoy the water park for fun...© MANÉ GUERNEHUÉ (Baden - 56)
... or to relax
... or to relax© DOMAINE DE KERVEL (Plonévez-Porzay - 29)
Children having fun in the play area
Children having fun in the play area© LA PLAGE DE TREGUER (Plonévez-Porzay - 29)
Trying out the tree-top adventure course
Trying out the tree-top adventure course© VILLAGE L'OCEAN BRETON

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10 reasons to go camping in Brittany :

Discover all the good reasons to choose Brittany for your camping holidays:

  1. Campsites for all tastes in Brittany
  2. The sea, the sea and the sea again
  3. The beauty of the landscape
  4. Historical and cultural heritage
  5. Breton traditions and culture
  6. Gastronomy, between land and sea
  7. Activities galore
  8. Meeting new people
  9. Celebrating & music
  10. The climate
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