Camping de Cromenac'h

Having a beach at the end of your garden is admittedly mighty handy, but as this part of the world is so well endowed with fab beaches it’d be a shame to limit yourself to just the one. A good starting point is the four-kilometre stretch of soft sands in Damgan (10 minutes away); a tad more driving will take you to Rouvran (20 minutes) to scrabble around for shellfish or Penvins (25 minutes) to join the watersports crowd catching the wind and waves. If you’re in search of somewhere for a seaside stroll, local tourist offices can sort you out with maps to follow over 100 kilometres of waymarked trails, taking in vineyards, ancient standing stones and scenic views along the way. Leave the coast behind for a bit (don’t worry, it’ll still be there later…) to escort les enfants on day trips to Branféré zoo (20 minutes’ drive), the Brittany Prehistory Park (35 minutes) or the medieval-themed activities at Château de Suscinio; there’s also a spectacular sound and light show here on balmy summer nights.