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The Glénan
The Glénan archipelago is located about 10 nautical miles south of the bay of La Forêt-Fouesnant and consists of 9 main islands and a large number of islets.
This heavenly place is described as "Polynesia in Southern Brittany" because of the clarity of its waters.
Once a shelter for fishermen, it is a heavenly place not to be missed.
Accessible by boat from Beg-Meil, Concaneau and Bénodet.
Lobster lunch possible at the restaurant "Les Viviers".
GR 34
The GR 34, which passes at the foot of the camp, runs for 2000 kilometres along the whole of the Breton coastline, constantly offering breathtaking views of the sea. An incredible summary of Brittany, with all its natural and built wonders, rocky points and wild coasts, dunes.
We can arrange a daily drop-off and pick-up service to enable you to walk this beautiful trail from camp, on a cost-recovery basis.
the Odet
Descending from the Black Mountains, the Odet is a coastal river that flows into the Atlantic between Sainte-Marine and Bénodet.
During a trip along the water's edge, you can admire the blue of the waves, which merge with the green reflection of the steep banks where a triumphant flora slumbers.
You will also cross the road of castles and sumptuous estates.
You can go up the river with the Vedettes de l'Odet or we can organise a drop off and pick up by canoe on request.
Bénodet / Sainte-marine
Located opposite each other at the mouth of the Odet, they have a small marina and heavenly beaches.
A ferry allows you to cross the Odet from one bank to the other to get from Sainte-Marine to Bénodet.
On the east side, the Mer Blanche is a magnificent natural lagoon with a landscape that changes with the tide.
On the west side, after Sainte-Marine, a large sandy beach stretches as far as the small village of Ile Tudy.
You will find numerous restaurants and crêperie. The Café de la Cale is a very nice place to have a drink.
Quimper
Quimper is a "Ville d'Art et d'Histoire" and is located 20 minutes from Bot-Conan Lodge.
It remained a medium-sized town until the 19th century. The town centre can be visited fairly quickly and is not lacking in interest or charm, with its cobbled streets and walks along the banks of the Odet. The historic city centre of the capital of the Cornouaille region is divided into two distinct districts: the "Ville au Duc" and the "Ville de l'Evêque" around the cathedral.
Tip of the torch
The Pointe de la Torche is a natural and breathtaking peninsula which borders the Bay of Audierne to the south. A site at the end of the world, beaten by the winds.
This almost island offers a breathtaking panorama over the whole bay from where you can watch the waves crashing on the rocks.
The spot of La Torche has been known for many years for windsurfing and surfing, and is also a Mecca for Kite-surfing in Brittany.
The spot is a 35 minute drive from the camp. We will provide you with the contact details of the surfing schools and rental companies.
Penmarc'h
Penmarc'h is home to the second largest port in the Bigouden region, Saint-Guénolé.
Don't miss a visit to the Eckmühl lighthouse, still in operation. Built in 1897, and 63 m high, you will have to climb its 307 steps to be able to enjoy the beautiful panorama and see the rocks beaten by the waves and the fine sandy beaches.
Another great place of Penmarc'h, the Ste Nonna church created in 1508, which has an architecture and dimensions worthy of a cathedral.
Guilvinec
Le Guilvinec is the leading traditional fishing port in France. The spectacle of the arrival of the trawlers and the special atmosphere in the port are not to be missed. A panoramic terrace has been set up above the fish market, so that you don't miss anything of the ballet of fish and langoustines being unloaded in the port. To find out more about deep-sea and coastal fishing, the daily life of fishermen and the species that inhabit the Atlantic off the coast of Brittany, the Haliotika Fishing Centre has 800 m2 of exhibitions and interactive museography in the port.
Concarneau
Its historic heart, the walled city, is surrounded by ramparts which form a large part of the city's identity.
The visit to the city is not very long. Two hours are enough to walk around the walled city and its ramparts. You can then continue your walk along the corniche and around the port and complete your visit with a trip to the Musée de la Mer.
Crozon peninsula
At the end of the Armorique natural park, the Crozon peninsula closes the bay of Douarnenez to the north.
This peninsula looks like the end of the world with its heavenly coves, its preserved landscapes and its charming villages. Natural sites of incredible beauty are to be discovered here, first and foremost the pointe de Pen-Hir and its Tas de Pois, the pointe de Dinan and its panorama, the pointe des Espagnols facing the harbour of Brest, the caves of Morgat as well as the old lobster village of Camaret-sur-mer.
On the road, take a step up to Menez-Hom. This mountain, which rises to 330 metres, offers a unique panorama over the bay of Douarnenez.
At the southern end of the bay, don't miss the Pointe du Raz and the Pointe du Vent.
Pont-aven
This charming town, crossed by the river Aven, is known to have inspired many famous artists, such as Gaugin.
The town is home to the Pont-Aven Museum, renamed the Paul Gauguin Museum. In addition to its permanent collections, it offers temporary exhibitions designed to make the painters of Pont-Aven and Brittany known to a wider public.
As you walk along the banks, in addition to passing through small confidential ports and numerous mills, you can reach the river Belon, capital of the famous flat oyster.