Geographical location
Pénestin, between the sea and the countryside
The campsite and its surroundings
Camping Les Parcs is in Pénestin, Morbihan, about 2 km from Mine d'Or beach and 500 m from the village centre and its shops.
Things to do in Pénestin
- Beaches: there are several, including the famous Mine d'Or beach, for swimming and water sports.
- Hiking: the GR34 coastal path follows the ocean and passes close to the campsite.
- Water sports: sailing, windsurfing and kitesurfing are popular in the area.
- Cliffs: they line the Atlantic and offer fine views of the coast.
Shops and services
Food: Pénestin has bakeries, pastry shops, butchers, fishmongers, delicatessens and supermarkets.
Crafts and local produce: several shops sell local crafts and regional specialities.
Services: hairdressers, beauty salons, florists, garden centres, DIY and repair shops.
Pénestin market
It takes place in the village centre, usually on Sunday mornings, and draws locals and holidaymakers alike.
Fresh produce: fruit, vegetables, fish, meat and dairy products, direct from local producers.
Bouchot mussels: grown on wooden stakes, they are Pénestin's signature product. Try them as mouclade, in a salad or with chips.
Regional products: salted butter, buckwheat galettes, jams, Breton biscuits and salted butter caramel.
What to visit around Pénestin
Eight ideas for days out, from the closest to the furthest from the campsite. Distances are approximate.
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La Roche-Bernard (10 km)
A port listed among the "Plus Beaux Détours de France", with its quays, boats and old streets. The town is also known for its leather, wood and pottery craftspeople.
Damgan (13 km)
A quiet little seaside resort with fine beaches and wild scenery, for walks or water sports.
Guérande (25 km)
Its salt marshes are known worldwide: you can visit them and watch the salt workers harvest. The walled medieval town has kept its cobbled streets and the Saint-Aubin collegiate church.
Questembert (30 km)
A lively small town known for its weekly market, one of the best regarded in the region.
Vannes (40 km)
A medieval town with well-preserved ramparts, an old quarter and Saint-Pierre cathedral. From the port, boats set off to explore the Gulf of Morbihan and its islands.
La Baule (40 km)
Famous for its long sandy beach, La Baule also offers water sports, shops, restaurants, a casino and walks along the Boulevard de l'Océan.
Quiberon (60 km)
A seaside resort known for its beaches and its Côte Sauvage. From the port, a ferry serves Belle-Île, Houat and Hoëdic.
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Nantes (100 km)
The former capital of the Duchy of Brittany, with its castle of the Dukes, its cathedral and the Place du Commerce. The Machines de l'île and their giant mechanical elephant draw on the world of Jules Verne.
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