Camping in Brittany: The best campsites & personal recommendations for activities

Brittany is in the west of France, where the world comes to an end. The land of the Bretons is located between the earth and the sea and will seduce you with its rugged, wild landscapes with beaches, cliffs, bays, swamps, mysterious forests and medieval towns. Brittany is a top destination for a camping vacation and is popular with locals and holidaymakers from all over Europe alike. Come with us on a journey of discovery through Brittany, to history, historical monuments, Celtic traditions, lively festivals and culinary delights. Let yourself be enchanted by fairies, magicians and ancient legends, listen to the wind, taste the salt in the air and take a deep breath while camping in Brittany.

Most beautiful camping regions in Brittany

Where is the most beautiful place in Brittany? This question is impossible to answer! I’m more of a Nordic type, which is why I love the north of Brittany and Finistère. The climate is somewhat harsher here, as are the winds. And the rock formations, especially on the Côte Granite Rose and in Finistère, are absolutely spectacular. In the south, the landscape seems more gentle, alternating between long sandy beaches, fishing harbors and estuaries. Around 2,000 hours of sunshine in the south of Brittany will spoil you on your trip.

My tip: If you have enough time, the easiest way to explore Brittany is on a round trip. You can get around once with my tours for Brittany. You can plan your trip through Brittany with the detailed“Discovery tours by motorhome“*.

Best campsites in Brittany

Grab your tent, caravan, camper or motorhome and head west. But don’t forget: if you are traveling with large trailers and motorhomes, you will need an Angles Morts sticker. Take a look at the most important traffic rules in France before your trip to avoid unnecessary parking tickets.

There are so many great campsites in Brittany, from nature campsites to 5-star campsites, that I find it difficult to choose. You can’t do much wrong! Let me introduce you to some completely different campsites.

Family camping in Brittany

A real favorite place in Finistère, not just for me, but for many other predominantly German holidaymakers. The reason: an unbeatable location right by the sea and a warm, family atmosphere. The campsite is dog and child-friendly and offers entertainment and cultural events in the summer months.

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Address: Camping des Abers, Toull Treaz 51, 29870 Landéda
Phone: +33 (0) 2 98 04 93 35
E-Mail: [email protected]
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Natural and pristine camping at Cap Fréhel

I have often recommended the Municipal at Cap Fréhel. You can’t make a reservation on the mega site with 900 pitches in the middle of nature, but you can usually get a free pitch. Direct access to the beach, which is supervised in July and August. Open from the beginning of April to the beginning of November. Family and dog-friendly, but without any chi-chi or animation.

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Address: Camping municipal du Pont de l’etang, Boulevard de la Manche – Pléhérel Plage, 22240 Fréhel
Phone: +33 2 96 41 40 45
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Camping on the Gulf of Morbihan

You can almost stand with your feet in the crystal-clear waters of the Gulf of Morbihan at the Camping Municipal in Locmariaquer. With 286 pitches and several ecolodges, the site is perfect for exploring destinations such as Vannes, dolmens and menhirs. It is open from mid-March to mid-October, and the associated camper van site is open all year round. Dogs are allowed, the ambience is family-friendly.

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Address: Camping La Falaise, 10 Rue Henri Ezan, Lieu-dit Kerpenhir, 56740 Locmariaquer
Phone: 33 2 97 57 31 59
E-Mail: [email protected]
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Camping with Brittany charm

The name says it all at Camping de la Plage south of La Trinité-sur-Mer, where the gentle surf lulls you to sleep at night and the sea is just a few steps away. The family-run site has 120 pitches and around 70 rental accommodations. If you don’t want to swim in the sea, the campsite has a swimming pool with paddling pool and water slides. Dogs are welcome, three dogs are allowed per pitch and two dogs per mobile home, a dog shower is also available, but dogs are not officially allowed on the beach. Opening hours are from the beginning of May to the end of September.

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Address: Camping de la Plage, 40 bis rue de Kervourden, 56470 La Trinité sur Mer
Phone: +33 2 97 55 73 28
E-Mail: [email protected]
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Camping by the sea

The Municipal in Locquirec is open all year round and is conveniently located right by the sea. The site is ideal if you want to discover the Côte Granite Rose and the Côte des Legends, has 232 pitches, 17 rental accommodations and in July and August the bar and restaurant on the beach are open. There is a Lokid Club for the kids and a sports and cultural program for all generations. Dogs are allowed.

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Address: Camping municipal du Fond de la Baie, Route de Plestin, 29241 Locquirec
Phone: +33 (0)2 98 67 40 85
E-Mail: [email protected]
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Camping for body, mind and soul

Would you like to be pampered during your stay in Brittany? In the heart of the Côte Granite Rose, Le Ranolien campsite near Ploumanac’h has a large water park and its own spa area. The site has 5 stars and offers you 411 rental accommodations and 82 pitches, some with private sanitary facilities, and has direct access to the beach. There is an extensive club program for children and young people. Dogs are also allowed in the rental accommodation and the site is certified with “Qualidog”, a label for dog-friendly accommodation. Open from the beginning of April to the beginning of October.

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Address: Camping Le Ranolien, Boulevard du Sémaphore – Ploumanac’h, 22700 Perros-Guirec
Phone: +33 2 96 91 65 65
E-Mail: [email protected]
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Unbeatable family place

My tip for families with kids: Camping Le Letty. There is always something on offer, especially for the youngest guests, and the pool area is simply magnificent. There is private beach access, a spa area and an indoor playground. At Camping du Letty you will find 542 pitches, some with private sanitary facilities, there are no mobile homes (which is really good for the site!). It is only open from mid-June to the beginning of September. Dogs are allowed.

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Address: Camping Le Letty, Chemin du Creisanguer, 29950 Bénodet
Phone: +33 2 98 57 04 69
E-Mail: [email protected]
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Small campsite on the Atlantic Ocean

The Pors Peron campsite on Cap Sizun is small and beautiful with 86 pitches and some rental accommodation. There is a small indoor pool and a store, and in summer various food trucks provide variety on the menu. No entertainment, the beach, a nice little bay, is within walking distance, dogs are allowed (only one dog in each of the rental accommodations).

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Address: Camping Pors Peron, 487 Hent Pors Piron, 29790 Beuzec-Cap-Sizun
Phone: +33 2 98 70 40 24
E-Mail: [email protected]
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A real jewel on the Atlantic

Another gem is the small campsite Le Loup Blanc in Plouhinec in Finistère with 72 pitches and 10 rental accommodations. The hosts have only recently taken over the campsite and put their heart and soul into it. In July and August there is an entertainment program for the kids, concerts and entertainment. The restaurant is also open in high season, there is no WLAN on the pitch. The beach is within walking distance. Open from the beginning of April to the end of September, dogs are welcome.

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Address: Camping Le Loup Blanc, 13, rue de l’Océan, 29780 Plouhinec
Phone: 07 84 84 75 16
E-Mail: [email protected]
Website: https://www.leloupblanc-camping.fr/

Best motorhome pitches in Brittany

The pitches in Brittany are similar to campsites: The infrastructure is well developed and it feels like a new motorhome site is added every week. The other side of the coin: most of the offers are subject to a charge, and free camping in the countryside is increasingly becoming a thing of the past, even in Brittany (see wild camping). In addition to pitches that are maintained privately or by local authorities, the number of pitches operated by the Camping Car Park and AirePark chains has increased significantly in recent years. Both companies guarantee you a comparable standard in terms of equipment. Here are a few representative pitches throughout Brittany.

• Aire des Les Îlots in Rothéneuf is a large campsite on the doorstep of Saint Malo. The shuttle bus to the city departs directly from the entrance. Highly recommended, as the parking situation in the pirate town is rather chaotic. You can also visit the sculpture park on the beach. (Avenue de la Guimorais, 35400 Saint Malo).
• The Port du Diben campsite is located directly on the harbor in the bay of Morlaix and offers around 30 parking spaces for motorhomes. In the months of June to September a fee is charged for the pitch, the rest of the time you only pay for the supply and disposal. (Rue des Grands Viviers, Le Diben, 29630 Plougasnou).
• The pitch in Plougonvelin is located above the Fort de Bertheaume at the entrance to the Rade de Brest and can accommodate up to 90 motorhomes. As the site is a former municipal campsite, sanitary facilities, supply and disposal and shore power are also available. The westernmost point of Brittany, the Pointe de Saint-Mathieu, is only a few kilometers away and the beach is around 800 meters away. (Rue de Bertheaume, 29217 Plougonvelin).
• The municipal campsite in Camaret-sur-Mer on the Crozon peninsula offers a total of 85 paid pitches, some of which are also suitable for large motorhomes. The campsite, which is accessible all year round, is located on the outskirts of the village and is around 15 minutes’ walk from the harbor. A supply and disposal station is available (Rue Georges Ancey, 29570 Camaret-sur-Mer).
• The small fishing village of Gâvres in the Morbihan south of Port-Louis is almost completely surrounded by water – at least at high tide. The place is rather un-Breton with its lagoon, the training area and the bunker remains, but that’s exactly what makes it special. In addition to a campsite, there is a pitch within walking distance of the beach, which was only taken over by AirePark in 2023 (Rue des Filets Bleus, 56680 Gâvres).
• The picturesque village of Rochefort-en-Terre is just a short distance from the Morbihan coast. There is a simple , chargeable parking space without supply and disposal directly near the town (Rue du Souvenir, 56220 Rochefort-en-Terre).

Wild camping in Brittany

Wild camping is not permitted in France . But: in theory, you are allowed to spend the night in a motorhome, campervan or minicamper anywhere on the roadside or in public parking lots as long as you do not display camping behavior or other rules prohibit overnight stays (for example in a nature reserve or at a tourist attraction). In recent years, especially in popular regions such as Brittany, this has led to many parking spaces being “besieged” by camping vehicles, complaints from other holidaymakers and residents feeling harassed. Parking spaces right by the sea were in particularly high demand! In this article, we have summarized the most important rules and tips on wild camping in France for you.

Many of these places now have a height restriction (2 meters, 2.20 meters or even just 1.80 meters) to keep camping vehicles out. French camper associations are taking legal action against this practice, with varying degrees of success. The bottom line is that in most cases you have no choice but to simply drive on and look for an official parking space or legal parking lot. Alternatively, you can use one of the many apps for private pitches such as Homecamper or France Passion.

Camping with a dog in Brittany

Brittany is generally a dog-friendly region. In many places, you are also welcome with your four-legged friend. This also applies to the campsites. However, the number of dogs per pitch is often limited, at least in the high season. The site fees per dog have also increased in some cases in recent years in order to limit the number of dogs. You can find out whether there are any regulations on the campsite’s homepage or, if in doubt, by asking. You can find detailed information about dog beaches in France in this article.

It should not go unmentioned that you have many restrictions with dogs on the beaches in Brittany in summer. From June 1 to September 30, dogs are banned from the Plages in the entire department of Finistère. In the other départements, each municipality regulates this for itself, but on the whole you have to be prepared to only be able to use the beach at certain times, at least in summer, or to have to look for a secluded bay. There are also designated dog beaches in a few municipalities. The reports from campers show that in recent years, bans have become more restrictive in Brittany. In the interest of all, please adhere to local regulations.

Brittany camping guide: Things to know about the region

Brittany is the largest peninsula in France. The Gauls called the land Aremorica, land by the sea. The sea is therefore never far away, even from inland you only need around an hour to enjoy the beaches of Brittany.

Profile of Brittany

• Population: Brittany has around 3.4 million inhabitants. Trend: rising.
• Capital: The capital of Brittany is Rennes.
• Coasts: Brittany has 2,700 kilometers of coastline.
• Camping Brittany: The French statistics office INSEE recorded 687 campsites at the beginning of 2023. There are also over 500 (paid and free) motorhome pitches.
• Celebrations: People like to celebrate a lot. The maritime festivals (for example in Brest or Douarnenez) or the Interceltic Festival in Loirent are part of Brittany’s DNA. Fest-noz are an integral part of Breton culture and are part of Brittany’s intangible cultural heritage.

My personal camping tips for Brittany

Vacations in Brittany are all about the mix, the warm hospitality and the typical Breton flair. Camping in Brittany is like a Breton caramel: salty and sweet at the same time, and unfortunately addictive.

These 7 things you should do when camping in Brittany

1. visit one of the typical weekly markets

I love French weekly markets because they are a feast for the senses. Fresh fish, vegetables and fruit from (organic) farmers, cheese in all variations, meat and sausage: the choice is huge, and cheaper than in the supermarket to boot. And people meet up, the market is a communicative meeting place, and conversations continue afterwards in the restaurant. In short, the market is part of the Breton way of life! My favorite markets include Saint-Renan (Saturdays), Pont-l’Abbé (Thursdays), Lesneven (Mondays), Vannes (Wednesdays and Saturdays on the Place des Lices and on other days in the two market halls) and Roscoff (Wednesdays).

2. taste the Breton specialties

And while we’re on the subject of food (and drink), be sure to enjoy the Breton delicacies. At the top of the hit list are crêpes (sweet) and galettes (savory made from buckwheat flour). Other sweet temptations from the kitchen include the Kouign-amann butter cake and the Far breton. You can get freshly caught fish and seafood (from mussels to oysters and scallops) either at the market or in one of the many restaurants. By the way, if you prefer to cook for yourself, you can find all the important information about gas in France in this article.

3. explore enchanting places in Brittany

One bend and you’re in the next charming village with little stone houses. Some of the towns are ennobled with titles such as “Plus Beaux Villages de France” (most beautiful villages in France) or “Petite cité de charactère” (small town with character), others you won’t find in any travel guide, but are just as charming. My personal highlights include the medieval alleyways of Dinan, Moncontour and Locronan, the peninsula town of Roscoff and the book village of Bécherel. The artists’ village of Pont-Aven is at the top of the list of places to visit, as is Concarneau. When it comes to the larger cities, Saint Malo, which I fell in love with during my first stay, scores particularly well with me. You can find more medieval villages in France in this article.

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Insider tips: Many visitors drive past Dol de Bretagne on their way to and from the region, but it is definitely worth a stop. The same applies if the town of Vitré is on your route: pay a visit to the winding alleyways.

4. visit other cultural heritage sites while camping in Brittany: castles, monasteries, dolmens and lighthouses

There are as many sights in Brittany as there is sand in the dreamy bays by the sea. Camping vacations are therefore often about “having the courage to leave gaps”, you can’t see everything in one vacation in Brittany (not even in two, three or four). Find a few destinations along the route and take your time to explore them. My favorite castles are Fort La Latte on the Côtes d’Armor and the Château de Suscinio in the Morbihan.

Would you have known? Nowhere else in the world is the density of lighthouses as high as in Brittany. And nowhere are they more photogenic than on the road of lighthouses in Finistère. My top tips are Saint Mathieu, Petit Minou, Phare de Kermorvan, Phare de l’Ile Vierge and the Phare d’Eckmühl. The megalithic sites are characteristic of Brittany. The best known are certainly the stone fields of Carnac in Morbihan.

5. visit the islands (at least one!)

Is there a Robinson in you? Would you like to set sail for new shores? We all have a longing for the (desert) island in us, and you can satisfy it in Brittany! With almost 800 large and small islands, it is the most island-rich region in France. My three favorites: Belle-Îlle-en-Mer, the Glénan Islands and the flower island of Bréhat. The other side of the coin: the islands are groaning under the rush of visitors. For this reason, Bréhat now has an upper limit in the summer months.

6. drive inland

Brittany is not just about the coast, but also enchants with enchanted places inland. I love the wild summit of the Monts d’Arrée in the heart of Brittany. Rocks, heather and gorse accompany you on your way to the Saint-Michel-de-Brasparts chapel with its fantastic view over the landscape. Nearby is the mysterious Huelgoat enchanted forest, which is also worth a detour. You will also encounter legends and myths in the forest of Brocéliande. There are also great hikes inland: the GR 37 Cœur de Bretagne long-distance hiking trail was voted the most popular hiking trail in France in 2023. You can cross Brittany across the interior of the country from Mont-Saint-Michel to the Crozon peninsula in Finistère.

7. come to rest

The most important tip at the end: take your time to enjoy your vacation to the full. In Brittany, the clocks (still and fortunately) run a little differently than in the rest of the world. Take this flow with you when camping in Brittany, go play petanque, relax in the sun, try out water sports such as surfing, sailing or diving, learn to fish or enjoy the beaches on a long walk.

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