Camping du Trez

The first few days of any hol hereabouts will probably be spent at the beach, so take advantage of proximity to also explore Bénodet. The town is at the mouth of the Odet river, which is navigable as far as Quimper if hiring a kayak or canoe appeals; otherwise explore the museums or catch the ferry out to the Glénan islands. The Glénans are an absolute must during stays in this part of Finistère, so don’t miss that crossing. The islands are known as the Breton Tahiti and yes, they’re exactly as spectacular as that makes them sound, with white sandy beaches, lots of sailing and diving, and pretty indigenous flowers. Back on the mainland, there are lots more towns and cities to wander around, starting with the scenic Pont-l’Abée (20 minutes' drive) and its château, museums and botanical gardens, and moving on to Quimper (25 minutes) where there’s a castle, gardens, a cathedral, museums, breweries, distilleries and lots of pottery. Travel the roughly 30 minutes to the ports of Saint-Guénolé, Guilvinec, Lesconil and Loctudy to snap up some fresh fish at auction, or finally turn backs on the sea to hike around Armorique Natural Regional Park (35 minutes) and climb Monts d’Arrée.