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Our French camping adventure – Camping du Letty

9th September 2016 by Organisedjo 29 Comments

 

Over the past three years we have enjoyed numerous camping trips in Cornwall, Devon and Dorset. But this year we decided to spread our camping wings further and booked a week long plot at Camping du Letty based in Brittany, France.

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At 7 am on a chilly summers morning we booked in at the Brittany Ferries port at Plymouth ready for the 8 am 6 hour crossing to Roscoff. A first long ferry trip for the girls and my second ever, after my first crossing which was as a teenager on a French college trip over 20 years ago and wasn’t as smooth as I would have liked it!

Brittany Ferries

We had a smooth crossing thank goodness as I wouldn’t like to have thought how the girls would have got on with the idea of coming back again. After disembarking very easily at Roscoff and putting our faith in google maps we then made an easy hour and 45 minute drive to the campsite.

Camping du Letty is just outside the seaside town of Benodet and is based on the banks of Le Letty with the campsite leading straight onto the gorgeous estuary beach. The campsite is only open from the middle of June until the beginning of September, we visits at the end of August.

Camping du Letty
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The site has a range of pitches, some premier ones which are literally based on the beach, as well as other pitches that are more roomy. We had a standard pitch that was just set back from the pitches next to the beach but still had a great view.

The view from our pitch st Camping Du Letty

The pitch was a perfect size and accommodated our Montana 6 berth tent and T5 van perfectly and even gave us a little private outside space with the help of a windbreaker.

There were a wide range of facilities on site, which included a shop (serving fresh croissants and baguettes daily), a kids club, water based activities hire, takeaway, bar and an indoor and outdoor swimming pool. There was also a play park, tennis courts and an area to clean off boats. They also had a laundry on site which was really reasonable and we used a couple of times during the week.

The swimming pools were the best I have seen on a campsite, it actually felt like we were using the facilities at a hotel! The outdoor pool included a toddlers area, waterfall and two slides (which my youngest easily spent over an hour on every day). The pool is open from 10 am until 7.30 pm every day which meant even after a day on the beach or out sightseeing we still could go for a dip. It also had a number of sun loungers around the outside which were perfect spots to get the last of the day summer rays.

swimming pool at Camping du Letty

The receptionists were really helpful. They spoke good english and had an answer to pretty much every question we asked. They gave us great tips and directions with maps which were a great help when we were finding our way around on our trips out.

On the Saturday we drove into the local town of Benodet. It was only 5 minutes away by car but you could walk into the centre of the town from the campsite in 15 minutes. Benodet is a lovely town, the beach is gorgeous, and goes on for ages. It is also a port and marina which seemed very popular and busy.

The beach at Benodet

Benodet have certainly got it right for tourists, the parking was free everywhere in the town, and there where lots of it. There were also great facilities on the beach and a fab range of places to eat in the town, there were also a lot of french house goals to!. And the ice cream, wow, the ice cream! That was certainly a highlight of the week!

Eating ice cream in Benodet

Moules

House in Benodet

On Monday we ventured further afield and visited the amazing city of Quimper. The old quarter here was beautiful. The cathedral dominated any view as you walk around. We did some window shopping and sat outside a lovely little restaurant in one of the many squares for a lazy summer lunch. Again the French have got it right with parking, between 12 noon and 2 pm the parking was free so for just under €3 we got 4 and a half hours of parking.

Quimper

Cathedral at Quimper

Cathedral at Quimper

Now, what we did on Monday night was my favourite part of the holiday. We packed up a picnic tea and took it down to the estuary beach next to the campsite and watched the sun set. It was just perfect. Eating cheese on a baguette made that morning washed down by a glass or two of wine, followed by a game of Boules. We could have not ticked any more French cliches if we tried!

Dinner on the beach at Camping du Letty

The rest of our holiday was spent either on the beach at Benodet or in the swimming pool onsite, and of course we eat more ice cream!

By the end of the holiday we had settled into the French way of life – bread and cheese for lunch washed down with a glass of vino, moules for dinner and and the eldest was fluently ordering “deux croissants, deux pan un chocolat et une baguette s’il vous plait” every morning at the campsite shop.

The day we took down and packed away our camp was tinged with sadness as we could, and wanted to stay longer than our seven days. But we made some fab family memories on this holiday and I hope the girls will also remember these memories as they grow up.

Family pic at Camoing du Letty

If you are lucky enough to visit this lovely campsite I thought I would list some top tips we picked up while visiting:

  • Toilet roll is provided but is hung up outside of the cubicles, so don’t forget to take a handful before you go in or even take your own.
  • Hand soap wasn’t provided, so either take your own or a have some anti bac hand gel ready to go.
  • No drinks or snacks are allowed at the pool side but we did take with us a bottle of water and weren’t told off for this. The bar does over look the pool and you can sit outside there with a drink.
  • Most French swimming pools have a rule that any clothes that can be worn as everyday clothes can not be used as swimwear, so men (and women tell your other halfs)  don’t forget that those board shorts are not allowed and those speedos/small trunks/budgie smugglers that are hiding at the bottom of the drawer will need to be dusted off! Hubby wasn’t too keen about this but everyone was wearing them and by the end of the week he said it felt normal!
  • Make the most of the estuary beach. Take your breakfast, lunch or dinner down or just a glass of wine or that late night cup of tea. There is nothing to do but chill and it’s perfect.
  • You can hire freezer blocks from reception and by paying a €5 deposit you can keep them all week and pay 60 cents to get freshly frozen ones every day. They will also freeze your ice blocks the day before you leave to keep things cool on the journey home. That certainly helped us keep our Tarte aux Pommes,the Brie and their amazing mayonnaise cool for the journey home.
  • We stayed at Camp Du Letty from the 25th August to the 1st September and we found the campsite not that busy. I have heard though that during the main part of the summer holiday, the beginning of August) the campsite can be full and maybe a bit too busy.

If you ever get the chance to visit this beautiful part of France I hope you enjoy it as much as us. I am pretty sure we will be visiting again.

Lets get organised and camp!

Jo

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Comments

  1. Alice Soule says

    9th September 2016 at 8:42 am

    Looks totally amazing! Next summer we are going to hire a camper van and drive around France for a few weeks, stopping off at various campsites so thank you for the tips. It’ll be a fab adventure. A x

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  2. Laura - dear bear and beany says

    9th September 2016 at 10:00 am

    What a perfect trip you’ve had. I love the sound of a picnic dinner on the beach, that is my idea of heaven. I’m not surprised you didn’t want to come home. X #picknmix

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  3. Sarah - Mud Cakes and Wine says

    9th September 2016 at 5:48 pm

    I remember that ferry trip very well, but what a lovely family holiday and cheese and wine can it be beaten :0) #picnmix

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  4. Crummy Mummy says

    12th September 2016 at 3:24 pm

    BB has that blue and white striped H&M dress! Looks like you had a fab time! #picknmix

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    • Organisedjo says

      20th September 2016 at 9:02 pm

      I loooove H&M dresses, the are just so practical for the summer. Thanks for popping by. X

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  5. Helen says

    13th September 2016 at 12:57 pm

    Ohh this looks stunning!! I also had to remind my hubby of wearing the rather fetching budgie smugglers when we visit a campsite in Normandy, ha! Great review, making me need a hol! Popping over from #marvmondays

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    • Organisedjo says

      20th September 2016 at 9:01 pm

      Thwe for the lovely comment Helen. Hubby was a bit miffed he couldn’t wear his trusted board shorts, but he did settle into after a day or two . X

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  6. Kat says

    14th September 2016 at 2:02 pm

    Such a beautiful place to go! Lovely photos and sounds like you had an awesome holiday. #bloggerclubuk

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    • Organisedjo says

      20th September 2016 at 8:59 pm

      Thanks for the comment Kat, it was such s fab holiday. Family memories made forever. X

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  7. Fiona: Coombe Mill says

    15th September 2016 at 10:03 am

    Looks like a perfect summer holiday for you all and some lovely weather too. We were in France too for our 4th year staying with family. #BloggerClubUK

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    • Organisedjo says

      20th September 2016 at 8:58 pm

      Thanks for the comment Fiona. I have a feeling we will defenitely be back! Hope you had a good trip too. X

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  8. Katy - Hot Pink Wellingtons says

    15th September 2016 at 1:11 pm

    That really looks like the perfect summer holiday! It brings back so many memories of childhood holidays for me – we went to France camping most years. Visiting the campsite shop and practising our French, moules, bread and cheese on the beach. Such stunning photos. I have to admit I had no idea about the French swimming pool rule – will have to bear in mind for my husband if we ever do visit in the future! Thanks so much for joining us again at #SharingtheBlogLove

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    • Organisedjo says

      20th September 2016 at 8:57 pm

      Thanks for the comment Katy. This was my first French camping adventure and we will defenitely be going back, it was beautiful. And the ice cream, I certainly need more of that in my life!! X

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  9. Sarah says

    15th September 2016 at 1:21 pm

    I’d love to take the kids camping abroad, we’ve been three times in England – this looks like a gorgeous place. Must get their passports sorted! Sarah #SharingTheBlogLove

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    • Organisedjo says

      20th September 2016 at 8:56 pm

      Thanks for the comment Sarah. This was our first camping trip abroad, and it certainly didn’t disappoint! X

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  10. Lucy At Home says

    15th September 2016 at 5:14 pm

    This looks lovely! We love camping as a family but have never attempted it abroad! The site just looks beautiful and the beach too. I am going to show this post to hubby and see what he thinks about booking a visit! Thank you so much for sharing #SharingTheBlogLove

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    • Organisedjo says

      20th September 2016 at 8:55 pm

      This was our first adventure abroad camping too, and it certainly didn’t disappoint. I hope you have managed to convince your hubby of a little French trip away. I would defenitely suggest leaving it towards the end of the school hols though, I did hear it got very busy at the beginning of August. X

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  11. A Cornish Mum says

    15th September 2016 at 8:35 pm

    I love this post Jo, what a perfect family holiday and such beautiful photos. Thanks for linking up to #PicknMix hope to see you there again tomorrow 🙂

    Stevie x

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    • Organisedjo says

      20th September 2016 at 8:54 pm

      Thanks for the comment Stevie. It will certainly be one of those family holidays that we won’t forget. X

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  12. Kaye says

    16th September 2016 at 9:25 pm

    What a gorgeous holiday, I’m so envious, we’re desperate to visit soon! Love the shot of you all together too, sums up what holidays should be about. Thanks for linking up to #MarvMondays. xo

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    • Organisedjo says

      20th September 2016 at 8:52 pm

      Thanks for the comment Kaye. If you get the chance you really need to visit, it is beautiful. I love that picture too, the couple of glasses of French plonk certainly helped with the moment! . X

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  13. relentlesslypurple says

    17th September 2016 at 8:47 pm

    Wow such a beautiful campsite! I love the look of the pools. Stunning photography. I’d love to go on a holiday like this 🙂 xx #sharingthebloglove

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    • Organisedjo says

      20th September 2016 at 8:50 pm

      Thanks for your comment. It was really a fab holiday, and I highly recommend the area, it was gorgeous. X

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  14. Laura - Dear bear and beany says

    19th September 2016 at 10:19 pm

    Just popping back to say thank you for joining us at #SharingtheBlogLove. I hope this wonderful holiday isn’t too much of a distant memory already x

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    • Organisedjo says

      20th September 2016 at 8:46 pm

      Thanks for popping back Laura. The holiday is starting to drift into a distant memory but I have a feeling it will be remembered for years! X

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  15. Nell (the Pigeon Pair and Me) says

    20th October 2016 at 10:51 am

    It must have been incredible to stay right on the beach! Or so close, at least. Quimper looks beautiful – I’m a little sad we didn’t make it there on our own trip to Brittany this summer. It’s such a fascinating place that you could go back to year after year.

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