Camping de L'Hermitage
Get back to nature on a leafy camping holiday
Make the most of your stay at Camping de L'Hermitage near Nantes to experience the best of the Loire Valley.
Redon is just 20km away and a sight for sore eyes with its canals, half-timbered houses and unspoilt atmosphere.
Venture into the famous salt marshes and explore the city walls in medieval Guérande.
Take the family on a deep dive into sealife at Océarium du Croisic.
Last but not least, explore the legends and untamed landscapes in the Don Valley in Guéméné Penfao on an unforgettable hike, bike ride or canoe trip.
It's just 20km from the campsite but you won't believe how much water there is in Redon. You can unleash your inner water baby at the Nantes Canal in Brest and Vilaine River!
Things to see and do in Redon:
• Visit Saint-Sauveur Abbey, the Odorico mosaics and the unmissable Gothic and Romanesque towers.
• Stop for a drink or organic, local lunch with views of the marina at Ciné Manivel.
• The pedestrian high street, La Grande Rue, lined with half-timbered houses.
The buzzing port area is the gateway to town and full of locals and visitors.
Top tip: hit the history trail with 25 information boards along the way to get the most out of your time in Redon.
Are you looking for a place to stay near Redon? Call the 3* Camping de l’Hermitage on +33 (0)2 40 79 23 48 to check availability.
Make the most of your camping holiday in the Loire-Atlantique to visit Guémené Penfao. Dive into the Don Valley, its magical rocks and exciting past...
Things to see and do in Penfao:
• Visit Sainte Anne des Lieux Saints Chapel built on the ruins of a leper colony. The murals depict the history of the site and the legends around it.
• Canoe or kayak on the Don, with or without a guide
• Take a carriage ride to soak up rural heritage in Guémené Penfao
• If you want to find out more about the local flora and fauna, hit the marked footpaths to explore the Rocher de la Fée Carabosse, Etang de la Vallée lake, Vilaine Valley, Don Valley and the local water mills.
Take time out of your camping break to visit Guérande and its famous salt marshes! They're a mosaic of colours and spellbinding scenery that mankind has been sculpting for centuries. Guérande is a medieval town too and known as the "Carcassonne of Western France".
Guérande is one of few medieval towns to still have all its city walls. It's among the best-preserved in France too.
Campsite
Nature
The 2000ha marshes are accredited as a "Site Remarquable du Goût" and are flooded by tides from Le Croisic and Mesquer. You can find out more about these protected environmental heritage sites at 3 visitor centres: Terre de Sel and Maison des Paludiers in Guérande and Musée des Marais Salants in Batz-sur-Mer. Several salt workers and associations also provide a wide range of visitor experiences.
Experience the region's natural heritage during your stay in Brittany on a trip to the Oust Valley. The incredible landscape is accredited as a "Grand Site Naturel". Ile aux Pies lies between Saint-Martin-Sur-Oust and Redon. It's home to locks, a chestnut grove and quarries that once extracted granite, slate and clay.
Things to see: Ile aux Pies, in Bains sur Oust and Saint Vincent sur Oust, Le Mortier in Glénac, Pont d'Oust bridge in Peillac and Les Fougerêts, Guélin lock in Saint Martin sur Oust and Saint Gravé.
Embrace the great outdoors with the family:
• Hiking
• Cycling
• Canoeing and kayaking
• Boat trips on the river
• Climbing
New: Les Défis de l'Oust
See another side to Ile aux Pies on a car-free adventure from Redon. Les Défis de l'Oust provides a whole host of exciting experiences to let off steam and unwind. Go on a leisurely bike ride along the canal from Redon to Ile aux Pies. Once you get there, you can chill out, explore, race your canoes and go on an adventure trail. End the day on a high with a bite to eat at Marins d'Eau d'Oust crêperie.
Use your camping holiday as an excuse to visit Océarium du Croisic and take all the family on a deep dive into sealife.
Océarium du Croisic is one of the biggest aquariums in France and just 400m from the sea. The 1700m² sealife centre is home to over 4000 creatures in 50 aquariums near the port.
Dive into the planet's oceans and seas: meet the incredible flora and fauna living in the Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean, Pacific Ocean and Mediterranean Sea. Wander around the "Lagoon", gaze at colourful fish, get goosebumps in the Australian shark area and watch the fish put on a show as they swim through the tunnel.
What's on: feed the penguins, swim in the tunnel, meet the sharks and more.
Océarium du Croisic
Avenue de Saint-Goustan
44490 Le Croisic
Tel: +33 (0)2 40 23 02 44
Visit Branféré zoo and get up close and personal with wildlife and plantlife from all over the world. Experience a place of wonder and discovery for the whole family.
The zoo covers over 40 hectares. West African giraffes, blue cranes, ring-tailed lemurs, tamarins, maned wolves, red pandas, big cats and hyacinth macaws roam free in a leafy botanical park home to age-old plants. It even has a school: Ecole Nicolas Hulot pour la Nature et l’Homme. There's a whole host of educational and cultural activities for visitors to get involved in: bird displays, animal feeding and more.
Branféré animal park
Branféré - Parc animalier et botanique
56190 Le Guerno
Tel: +33 (0)2 97 42 94 66
Any trip to La Roche-Bernard is a trip back in time. This unspoilt maritime "town of character" is a magical place to visit during your camping break.
An exciting history
La Roche-Bernard's heyday was during the time of the barons and sailing. The town's port industry expanded in the 17th century and flourished with the salt and arms trade. There are still marks of La Roche-Bernard's prosperous past with the harbour master's office, warehouses and salt granaries. The port has now been converted into a marina for yachts.
A picture-perfect walk
Take a stroll along the unspoilt lanes lined with stone buildings that exude history. Old houses and opulent manors tower over La Vilaine and drop down to the old port.Things to see: La Place Bouffay and its sculpted houses, Notre-Dame Chapel
Worth the detour
La Roche-Bernard port is a place to unwind as you soak up the local heritage and traditions... The houses look out over the canal and bring the town's maritime past to life. Visit Musée de la Vilaine Maritime at Château des Basses-Fosses built directly above the rock. The museum's 5 floors celebrate the history of fishing, shipbuilding and coastal navigation.
Château de Ranrouët is a medieval stronghold in Herbignac, in the Loire-Atlantique.
Château de Ranrouët was built on the edge of Brière Forest in the 12th century and controlled access to the Guérande peninsula. The unique fortress and lord's residence was rebuilt countless times until the 17th century. It was demolished and burnt down during the French Revolution.
Explore the Monument Historique-listed Château du Ranrouët ruins and soak up the fabulous setting at one of the regular storytelling evenings or plays in summer.
The castle hosts lots of family events in summer: shows, exhibitions, camps, markets and more. There are also events during the Easter and October holidays.
Don't miss a trip to Brière Regional Nature Park during your camping holiday. It's the second biggest wetland in France and a joy to visit on foot.
Brière has surprises in store and is right next to La Baule and the Guérande salt marshes in Southern Brittany.
The nature park covers over 49,000ha with 3000 thatched cottages just a few miles from Nantes. Feast your eyes on wet meadows, canals, reed beds, peat bogs and islands as you stroll through the park.
A guided tour in a chaland (a traditional flat-bottomed boat) is a great way to learn more about the site's natural heritage.
Things to see: the thatched houses and church in the lovely village of Saint-Lyphard in Brière.
Explore Château de la Bretesche, the former La Roche-Bernard barony residence and protestant headquarters.
The 15th century building is now home to a luxury hotel, restaurant and 18-hole golf course. The internal courtyard alone is open to visitors in July and August (10am-12pm & 2pm-6pm) during the European Heritage Days.
Venture just 15km from the campsite to see what's left of one of the biggest fortresses in Brittany: Tour Duguesclin. All that remains of Château des Marches de Bretagne is a keep standing in the middle of a beautiful botanical park.
A potted history
The Fougeray keep was built in the 14th century in Les Marches de Bretagne. The castle originally had 9 towers with curtain walls between them. A milestone moment in Brittany's history took place here: during the region's war of succession in 1350, Bertrand du Guesclin and his comrades captured the "Fougeray" fortress from an English garrison allied with Jean de Montfort.
Temporary exhibitions
The keep hosts exhibitions of local and regional artists in summer.
The grounds around the keep cover 7ha and are the perfect place for a wander. There are all kinds of local and exotic species such as the tree of heaven, Atlas cedar and Japanese redwood.
The grounds have a relaxation area and lake where a fishing school introduces children to both the hobby and nature.
If you want to get back to nature, make new friends and visit new places, book your stay at Camping de l’Hermitage in Guémené Penfao,
near Guérande. We have everything you need for an unforgettable break whether you're holidaying as a couple, with family or friends.