Don’t forget we’re on the end of the phone if you need usCall 0044 1606 787 666our office hours are:Monday- Friday 9.00 am - 5.30 pmSaturdays 10.00 am - 2.00 pmSundays & Bank Holidays closed
Eurocamp Independent customers should go straight to the campsite reception on arrival where they will be required to fill in a registration form and will be issued with security bracelets which must be worn at all times. Reception, where English is spoken, is open from 9am to 12pm and then from 2pm to 7pm in low season and from 8.45am to 7.45pm in July and August. Customers unavoidably delayed, arriving after the barrier is down (11pm to 8am) should leave the car in the car park at the entrance and go to the main campsite reception to speak to security or to the bar to find a member of staff. We advise that you ring ahead to warn the campsite if you expect to arrive late.
As Eurocamp couriers (on site from 22nd May to 5th September) will be unaware of your arrival, we recommend that you visit their reception area as soon as you have settled in. Please take your completed courier card with you.
Please note – if you have booked an overnight stop in a mobile home or ready erected tent please see the special arrival procedures on your accommodation voucher.
• Swimming pool: There is a good pool complex on site, with outdoor pools, a children’s waterslides and Spa facilities as well as a covered pool. French regulations now stipulate that traditional swimming trunks and not shorts must be worn in the pool. Shoes should not be worn in the pool area. Parental supervision is required on the water chute and slides. The pools are heated and are open all season.
• Washblocks: There are four sanitary blocks on the campsite, which are all unisex. Please note that most campsites do not provide toilet paper in the wash blocks, and some campsite sanitary blocks do not have toilet seats.
• Barbecues: Charocal and gas barbecues are allowed on your pitch.• Internet access: This is available in the campsite reception, and Wifi is available
all over the campsite.• Gas bottles: These can be exchanged on site.• Motorhome service point: There is a motorhome service point on site.• Fridge hire: Fridge hire is available on site. We would be happy to book this for
you. Please contact us for more details.• Electricity: There will be a 6 amp, either 2 pin or 3 pin standard European
electricity connection 20m away from your pitch. A 2 pin adapter may be required.• Dogs: Dogs are not allowed on the campsite.
Please be aware that in the early and late season, the complete range of activities may not be available. Any opening times are for guidance only, as these may vary and are subject to change by the campsite owner. Please check at reception on arrival.
A well run site featuring a superb pool complex, close to the delightful coastal resort of Beg Meil and within walking distance of a very long beach with fine white sand.
We have picked out a few things to do on site that may be of interest to you. For a full list of campsite activities, please refer to our brochure or website.
A modern restaurant is situated next to the swimming pool area and offers three course and children’s menus while a creperie operates near to the bar. Crisps, chocolates and ice cream can be purchased from the bar and a Take-Away offers burgers, chips, hot dogs, quiches, pizzas, croquet monsieur and chicken and the Snack Bar sells sandwiches. The restaurant and creperie are open in July and August only however the take away, bar and snack bar are open throughout the season.
There is a well stocked general shop which opens daily selling bread, meat, milk, fruit, vegetables, alcohol and chocolate and a small gift shop for holiday goods and souvenirs.
During the day• Games Room has pool tables, pinball, video machines and air hockey.• Basketball is available to play on a concrete court with two hoops.• Cycle hire is available on site, all season. Adults and children’s bikes can be
hired by the day, or by the week.• Mini-golf is available, approximately 2euro per round (clubs can be hired).• Table Tennis and tennis is available, you will need your own equipment.
During the eveningIn July and August the site arranges discos, magic shows, live bands and bingo six times a week, catering for French and English nationalities.
ExcursionsOnce a week, in high season, the site can arrange a ‘Nature Discovery’ excursion in the local area conducted by a professional guide.
European Drivers’ KitIt’s compulsory to carry certain items when driving in Europe, so we’ve gathered together some of the essentials you’ll need in this handy pack for just £14.99 inc P&P.
Call 0844 406 9876 to order yours * Please note this must be purchased up to two weeks prior to departure. You must read the terms and conditions on our website before placing an order by telephone
just £14.99 inc p&p
Kids’
Clubs Mini Fun Station Age 6 months - 5 years
23/5 – 28/6
Mini Fun Station Learn to Swim
Age 1 - 5 years23/5 – 28/6
Fun Station for AllAge 4 - 12 years
29/6 – 30/8
Life On Site
Mini Fun Station Learn to Ride
Age 3+23/5 – 28/6
For more comprehensive information about the campsite or local area before you travel, please feel free to contact us. We are always happy to help. Further information can also be found on our website.
SeafoodThe seafood of the region is wonderful - mussels, oysters, prawns, langoustines etc. can be found in abundance in the markets and the numerous seafood restaurants and should be washed down with a glass or two of Muscadet, the delicious dry white wine produced by the neighbouring Loire region.GalettesMade with salt and buckwheat flour, these delicious Breton Pancakes are filled with cheese, bacon or any other savoury content.Locally produced ciderBrittany’s refreshing cider is classified like wine with an “appelation d’origine controllée” (AOC).
While you’re here try...
Please see your European Guide for additional information about your local area.
River and Sea Cruises - Bénodet 9 kmYou can take a river cruise from Bénodet on the River Odet to the medieval regional capital of Quimper, spend a few hours shopping or site seeing, before returning down river. Alternatively,take a sea cruise to the beautiful Iles de Glénan.
Quimper - 23 kmQuimper has medieval heart centered around its gothic cathedral.. Across the square from the cathedral is the regional art gallery with some of the finest paintings outside Paris. There is also The Breton Museum, Le Quartier (Contemporary Art Centre) and The Still Museum.www.quimper-tourisme.com
Concarneau - 16 kmThis historic fishing port features a walled island, accessed by a footbridge in the harbour. Inside the narrow streets are filled with little shops, cafés and restaurants.
Pont Aven ‘The Village of Artists’ - 31 kmThis lovely village was a particular favourite of the painter Paul Gaugain. There are some pretty riverside walks, especially along the Promenade Xavier Grall, and many galleries, craft shops and cafés to enjoy. Parking can be difficult within the village itself in the summer.
Jardin Botanique de Cornouaille’- 16 kmOn the D44 between Pont L’Abbé and Bénodet, this lovely garden makes for a refreshing change from the seaside. It is planted in the ‘English style’ and there is a plant center at the entrance, along with a small mineral museum.www.parcbotanique.com
Manoir-Kerazan - Loctudy 24 kmThis lovely chateau houses a unique collection of Quimper pottery and numerous paintings. There are spacious grounds and beautiful gardens to explore.www.kerazan.fr
Le Faou – 63 kmThis picturesque village is listed among the most beautiful villages in France. Many of the buildings built in stone and covered in vertically placed wooden slates and along the main street the upper stories protrude out over the ground floor.
EventsFestival of Cornouaille – QuimperThis great Breton festival is a 9 day event which takes place around the end of the third week of July every year and features more than 200 shows and cultural activities, culminating the a great parade of folk costumes (guises) and the crowing to the Queen of the Festival.www.festival-cornouaille.com
• Fishing – sea fishing trips take place daily (except Sunday) from the ‘port de pêche’ in Bénodet. Freshwater fishing in the River Odet, upstream from Bénodet – a permit is required (available from ‘Inscription Maritime’, Fouesnant).
• Windsurfing - tuition and board hire available from the ‘Centre de Nautique’, Fouesnant,
• Scuba Diving - from the ‘Centre International de Plongée’, Beg-Meil.• Canoeing - hire from the ‘Centre Nautique de Cap Coz’.• Waterskiing - hire from ‘Filovent’, Bénodet.• Golf – there is an 18 hole course the ‘Golf de la Cornouaille’, La Forêt-Fouesnant
and the ‘Golf de l’Odet’, near Bénodet.• Riding - at the ‘Ferme Equestre de Loc’hilaire’, Fouesnant.
This lovely rural area has fabulous beaches and gentle rolling countryside, scattered with charming villages and fishing ports, while the historic city to Quimper can be easily reached for a little culture and shopping. If you want to explore off the beaten track, look out for the Blue Map ‘Route de Randonnant’ covering the local villages, this will help you to navigate the many single track country lanes.
The nearest beach, Cleut Roué, is within easy walking distance from the campsite (400m); at the end of one of the camping aisles go through the wicket gate and you will find a footpath that goes straight through the wooded part of the nature reserve, crossing two wide streams. When you come out of the trees, head straight on and over the low sand dune, to find a fabulous wide sandy beach that goes on for miles. Alternatively follow the signs just out of the site entrance and drive or cycle down the quiet lanes to the same beach. Beg-Meil has the most popular and probably the best beaches in the area, there is a ‘Club Mickey’ children’s club on the beach next to the coastguard station. At Bénodet the main beach is a wide, gently shelving curve and has children’s beach clubs. The ‘Letty’ beach is quieter and shallow, but, because of its position at the mouth of a river, the tide goes out quickly and the currents become dangerous; be careful not to be cut off by the incoming tide. Cap-Coz, near Fouesnant, has a good sandy beach in a lovely bay setting. Kerlann, near to Ste. Marine, is sandy and quieter than the other beaches. Plage de Kerveltrec is another- popular, sheltered and unspoilt beach.
• Fouesnant – 4.5 km a better shopping centre than Beg Meil, with a good variety of shops, including a chemist, a post office, a ‘tabac’, several banks (‘Crédit Agricole’ and ‘Crédit Mutuel’ both have cash machines), and the nearest big supermarkets (‘Intermarché’ and ‘Super U’). The ‘Super U’ supermarket here is often cheaper than the ‘Géant’ hypermarket in Quimper.• Concarneau – an old fishing port; there are many craft and souvenir shops in the old fortified island within the harbour. • Quimper – the regional capital, here you will find every type of shop and hypermarkets.
Local market days (usually mornings only) are as follows:Monday – Concarneau, BénodetWednesday - QuimperFriday – Fouesnant, Concarneau, QuimperSaturday - QuimperSunday - Quimper
Benodet
Please note: Eurocamp Independent has not vetted any off site activities. Customers should undertake their own safety checks.
Around & About
Must Sees and Dos
Beaches
Where to Shop
Sporting Activities
Location: Camping de L’Atlantique is located 20km (12.5 miles) south of Quimper. The site is situated 2km (1.3 miles) west of Beg-Meil near Kerbader and is well signposted off the D45 towards Mousterlin.
Directions: Continue along the N165 and take the exit sign posted Concarneau/Fouesnant/Benodet. At the first roundabout take the 3rd exit direction Concarneau/Fouesnant. At the next roundabout take the 2nd exit direction Benodet. You will know you’re on the correct road when you cross over a level crossing almost immediately after turning onto the D44. After approximately one and a half miles turn right again at the T junction onto the D783. The road rises and falls for about one and a half miles. Take the second turning on the left, following the signs to Benodet/Fouesnant, continue down this road where you will drop down to a roundabout at Foret Fouesnant. Go straight across following the Benodet/Fouesnant signs. You will come to a set of traffic lights where you go straight on. After about 2 miles you will arrive at a roundabout, go straight over. At the next roundabout take the 2nd exit following signs Beg Meil/ Mousterlin. Pass straight over at the next roundabout. You will then arrive at a roundabout with Champion supermarket on the left and a small cinema on the right, take the right turn direction Mousterlin onto the D145. Continue for about one mile and then turn left after the medical center (Camping Atlantique is sign posted from here). After about a mile turn left still following the campsite signs. You will see a small chapel where the road forks. Take the right hand road. The campsite is straight ahead.
GPS co ordinates: 47.860498 / -4.022756 (lat./long.)
Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the GPS coordinates provided, we strongly advise you cross-reference your end destination with the map above and the campsite address before you commence your journey.
Campsite location
Every effort has been made to ensure the information provided in this guide, to the best of our knowledge, is both helpful and correct at the time of going to press.
Office de Tourisme de QuimperPlace de la Résistance, 29000 Quimper. Tel: 00 33 298 530405
French Public (Bank) Holidays 2015Friday 3rd April - Good Friday (Vendredi Saint)Sunday 5th April - Easter Sunday (Pâques)Monday 6th April - Easter Monday (Lundi de Pâques)Friday 1st May - Labour Day (Fête du Travail)Friday 8th May - Victory Day (Fête de La Victoire)Thursday 14th May - Ascension Day (Ascension Catholique)Sunday 24th May - Whit Sunday (Pentecôte)Monday 25th May - Whit Monday (Lundi de Pentecôte)Tuesday 14th July - Bastille Day (Fête Nationale)Saturday 15th August - Assumption of Mary (Assomption)French organisations and businesses close on public holidays. Although some shopping centres and grocers open for part of the day, the majority of shops do not. Police stations and hospitals do not close. When a public holiday falls on a Thursday or Tuesday, it is common practice to “make the bridge” (faire le pont) by taking off the Friday or Monday so creating a very long weekend.
Shop Opening & Closing - The classic French shopping days are Monday to Saturday, with shops generally open from 9 a.m. to Midday, and 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Stores generally close on Sundays.Please Note - Although some larger stores or those in popular tourist areas may remain open at lunchtimes and Sundays, this is optional and not guaranteed.
Dialling Codes - If dialling the UK use 00 44 and drop the first 0 from the dialling code If dialling The Republic of Ireland use 00 353 and drop the first 0 from the dialling code
Emergencies. In the event of an emergency please contact the main campsite reception for details of local emergency services.Doctors Fouesnant Tel: 00 33 298 560505Dentist Fouesnant Tel: 00 33 298 565796Hospital Cente Hospitalier de Cornouaille, Quimper Tel: 00 33 298 526060Vet Fouesnant Tel: 00 33 298 566101
Getting To Your Site
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Handy Hints and Tips
Important Information
Emergency Information
Car breakdown - Please note that in the event of breakdown all customers insured through Eurocamp Independent should consult their Insurance Terms and Conditions booklet. Couriers on site will have information of local garages.Due to recent European legislation it is now a requirement when driving in Europe that all cars need to carry a reflective jacket at all times. These reflective jackets can be purchased almost everywhere in Europe for approx 8 to 15 Euros each.Personal Injury The chances of you and your family either having an accident or becoming the victims of crime whilst on holiday are extremely low. However, you should encourage the members of your party to take the same sensible precautions that they would do at home. Try to avoid walking alone at night, and keep to well-lit main roads where possible. You should try to avoid short cuts like alleyways, waste ground and wooded, bushy areas.Stay alert: be aware of what’s going on around you.It is always worth letting someone know where you are going, the route you intend to take and when you expect to return.We want you to have a safe holiday - please read campsite notices carefully and ensure all members of your party understand the rules and regulations as they are there for your own safety.
New Law re Breathalysers in France
Please be aware there is a new law coming in to force from 1st July 2012 that makes it COMPULSORY for all motorists in FRANCE to carry a single use breathalyser. We advise that if you are travelling to (or through) France you should carry at least two disposable breathalysers in order to comply with this new law. The breathalysers you purchase must comply to French regulations and will carry the ‘French certification mark’ ‘NF’. These should be purchased prior to departure in the UK but can also be purchased on the ferry, in most French supermarkets, service/petrol stations or chemists. You could receive an on-the-spot fine if you cannot produce this product when asked.
