LES "ROCHES DU DIABLE" - the Devil's Rocks Where the river has cut a deep bed leaving behind enormous mysteriously shaped rocks. Just upstream of the campsite is the annual venue for an international canoeing competition, mentioned in the "Michelin" guide. Besides the natural beauty, the many fountains and watermills make this site even more enchanting. Worth visiting, either by canoe or on foot ! IN A COUNTRY SETTING AND ONLY A STONE'S THROW AWAY FROM THE SEA. The coast, less than 20 minutes away from the campsite, leaves you the choice between relaxing on the large stretches of fine sandy beaches or discovering the multitude of small rocky creeks (or both!). QUIMPERLÉ Quimperlé is situated at the crossroads of the Isole, Ellé and Laïta valleys. A picturesque location with small medieval streets, its Upper and Lower Town, old houses with corbels, a unique Basilica, the "Maison des Archers" (Archers' House) and Saint Croix Abbey. PONT-AVEN A charming village tucked away in the green estuary of the river Aven where the poetry of the landscape and the exceptional light attract many a painter, artist, writer and poet. Worth visiting : "The painters' stroll", the famous biscuit factories of Pont-Aven. CONCARNEAU France's third trawler port, Concarneau is particularly well known for its famous walled town (14th century), its fishing museum and its "Fête des Filets bleus" (Blue fishing nets festival). LE FAOUËT A most beautiful village full of history with a rich collection of monuments (14th and 15th century). Several chapels with rood screens and numerous fountains and watermills. DOËLAN A typical breton port which has been able to preserve its authenticity. An inspiration for many a painter. Absolutely worth visiting ! QUIMPER Capital city of "Cornouaille" (Cornwall Finistere) situated at the confluence of two rivers, the Steir and the Odet. Discover the old center, the much appreciated shopping area, Rue Kéréon, and the Cathedral (with foundations dating from the 13th century!). Also worth visiting are the musea and the famous "Faïenceries de Quimper" (typical earthenware from Quimper). LORIENT Town of sailors and Celtes. The numerous pubs and bars breathe air into this lively town. The annual event not to be missed in the month of August is the Interceltic festival. THE OCEAN AND ITS BEACHES 4 GOLF COURTS NEARBY Le Val de Quéven : at 12 km. This golf court offers a enormous variety of games. 18 Hole round – par 72, 6100m Le Golf de Plomeur–Océan: at 26 km. A round parfumed by the seaspray, authentically bretton in a unique ocean setting. The round itself : 18 holes – par 72, 5 900 m At 40 min The Golf of Cornouaille at Fouesnant, the oldest golf on the coast of south Brittany. 18 holes - par 71, 5 657 m At 45 Min The Golf of L'Odet, In the sea resort of l'Odet 18 holes - par 72, 6 235 m AT LESS THAN AN HOURS DRIVE The "Golfe du Morbihan", the islands "Belle Ile" and "l'Ile de Groix", Quiberon, Carnac and La Baule. Belle-Ile Photo credits of this page "sightseeing nearby" : "Editions Claude Pastor".