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l'atlantique (or similar spelling) in beg meil is excellent about 1.5hours from Roscoff. Beach is a short walk (5 min) through a nature reserve, lack of car access means it does not get to crowded. Pool is fantastic. Nice shade as you walk back from the beach.

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We staued at at castels site called grand metaire in carnac near the famous standing stones 2 yrs ago. we stayed in a mobile home - thats how we got interested in camping. It was lovely. 10 mins from Carnac which is a lovely town and the beaches in the area where fantastic- many secluded despite it being august. About 2 hrs from Roscoff. Going back this yr bur had to go to a differnt site as they are fully booked for the wk we wanted. Highly recommend the site and the area.

Amanda

 Beg Meil is a great  location.  Last August when  all the beaches  south  of  Beg  Meil  were packed out  there was  still   easy   parking and  loads of  space on the beach.  Surprising because its a brilliant beach and a real sun trap  almost  a tropical micro-climate. Plus  which it's not as expensive as   Benodet  just to the  north.

The site which we always recommend in Brittany is Camping Du Letty in Benodet.  It is within 2 hours drive of Roscoff, through very pleasant countryside and on quiet scenic roads. 

We initially stayed as tenters and more recently as caravanners.  We are tempted to go back EVERY summer as it is our favourite site in France.  Our, now grown, kids would still go with us if we agree to go there!!

It's right on the beach and if you are very fortunate you can get a pitch overlooking the river estuary.  It is a mecca for swimming and free mooring for boats from the cheapest inflatables to large motorboats.

See our, and lots of other favourable reviews at:

http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/sites/reviews.asp?revid=5461

Enjoy France!

Best wishes

Tim

Yes sorry Twook is right Du Letty doesn't open to 15 June.  I would NOT agree that Point St Gilles in Benodet is a good alternative, however.  PStG is crowded and commercialised and the beach is not very good either.

Some of the mentioned Beg Mell sites are a possibility.  However Twooks warning is good for many site in Brittany.  Wherever you choose it is important to check that they are actually open  as many don't open until June and like Du Letty close after the first week in September.

It may we be possible not to book but just to turn up.  That is how we found Du Letty the first year we went to Brittany, and in fact first time abroad.  We just went armed with the Alan Rogers "France" guide.  Caravan Club's Caravan Europe Guide (NB Volume 1 for France) is another excellent "warts and all guide".  Both can be bought at a good price on Amazon.com.

Happy hols - we always did have those in Brittany.

Tim

Thanks all for your comments i am still looking at the mo