Vacations in Brittany
Tourism around the campsite in Finistère
Have you chosen Brittany as the destination for your next camping vacation, and more specifically Finistère? The department, and particularly Southern Finistère, is full of charming towns with incomparable Breton character, perfect for exploring during pleasant walks or bike rides.
Discover Southern Finistère
From the Crozon peninsula in the heart of the Finistère coast to Quimperlé, Southern Finistère offers many destinations to explore during a camping stay. Among the must-sees, don’t miss the Pays Bigouden located in the far southwest around the Penmarc’h point. The perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in Bigouden culture through its museum. From here, you can also take the chance to visit the unmissable Glénan archipelago with its postcard-like scenery. Dream beaches, lagoon-colored waters and white sands await! Heading up from Douarnenez bay, discover the town of the same name and its three ports, including its surprising Port-Rhu port museum. Southern Finistère also features iconic places like Concarneau, Quimper, the Pointe du Raz, and many more!
Location categories
Distance from campsite
The Breton Riviera La Forêt-Fouesnant The resort of Fouesnant-les Glénan, also known as the “Breton Riviera“, is not nicknamed this…
City of character Quimper Quimper is home to the Gothic Cathedral, ramparts, major museums, lively old quarters, the buzz of…
Pont-Aven, city of painters Pont-Aven The town of Pont-Aven is located near the Atlantic coast and is bordered to the…
Breton Getaway The Glénan Islands Welcome to paradise! The Breton Glénan Islands are just as beautiful as their Pacific counterparts….
To the rhythm of the ocean The walled town Located about a fifteen-minute walk from Les Sables Blancs campsite, the…
Nature, culture and heritage
Visit Concarneau and its surroundings
Around Concarneau and Camping Les Sables Blancs, numerous getaway options allow visitors to discover the different facets of the region. Sea, beach, nature, trips to charming villages, shopping—whatever your vacation aspirations, Southern Finistère offers countless activities for enjoyable moments with family or friends.
When they’re not enjoying the sea, vacationers seeking discovery of all kinds will be spoiled for choice! Just a stone’s throw from Concarneau, it’s possible to reach La Forêt-Fouesnant or Pont-Aven, which will delight you during scenic walks.
Indeed, located just a few kilometers from the campsite, Pont-Aven offers a destination that perfectly combines nature, Breton authenticity and art. Immerse yourself in one of the artistic movements that marked art history and was once led by Gauguin. The town gave its name to the Pont-Aven school, which was then a small Breton village greatly appreciated by painters for its omnipresent nature and bucolic character, its stone houses, its bridges crossing waterways, etc. Even today, you can stroll through this village where art has retained a special place, as evidenced by the many galleries showcasing the work of a multitude of artists.
And for those craving city getaways, these too can be satisfied thanks to Concarneau’s proximity to Quimper, located 20 km away, offering visitors the opportunity to explore its remarkable built heritage as evidenced by its “City of Art and History” label.