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Camping municipal Les Joncs

Gâvres

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Adresse

6 Route du Polygone
56680 Gâvres
Morbihan, Bretagne
France
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Nombre d'emplacements

Total
120 places

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Municipal Campsite Les Joncs (Gâvres) | Tourism in Morbihan
The Interceltic Festival of Lorient in Southern Brittany

Équipements et services

Vidange
Ravitaillement en eau
Stationnement
Animaux acceptés
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Description

Welcome to the motorhome area of the municipal campsite Les Joncs - Océan in Gâvres (Morbihan): located on a small peninsula between the Atlantic Ocean and the Lorient roadstead, it offers parking, a self-service emptying point for grey and black water and water refill. Enjoy direct access to the fine sandy beach, calming seascapes and a peaceful village, ideal for nature lovers. Convenient for water activities (land yachting, windsurfing, dinghy sailing, boating) and for strolling at the local market on Thursday morning (8h–12h, avenue des Sardiniers); Lorient is only about fifteen kilometres away.

Tourisme

Gâvres (Morbihan, France)

Gâvres is a small Breton commune located on a spit of land that partly closes the Lorient roadstead. The village stretches along a large fine-sand beach, backed by dunes and exposed to sea winds. One clearly feels the connection between local life and the sea: fishing, boating and coastal walks set the pace. The atmosphere remains calm, suitable for short stays or nature getaways from the mainland.

Heritage and history

The territory of Gâvres preserves an old maritime memory, linked to the Lorient roadstead and nearby port activities. There are traces of coastal works and structures built over the centuries to protect the entrance to the roadstead. The local heritage also reflects the seaside development of the 19th and 20th centuries, visible in some villas and coastal developments.

Nature and landscapes

The point and the beach offer wide views over the sea and the opposite shores of the roadstead. The dunes and sandy foreshore change with the tides, creating shifting atmospheres. Observers will appreciate the Breton light and passages of coastal birds, especially at spring tides.

Outdoor activities

Walks along the coastline are easy and accessible; the beach invites relaxation and beach games. The area is suitable for cycling and coastal hiking, with viewpoints on boats entering and leaving the roadstead. Shore-based shellfishing, depending on tide coefficients, remains an activity practiced locally.

Not to miss

  • Plage de Gâvres: a wide stretch of sand ideal for walking and swimming.
  • Pointe de Gâvres: a headland offering views over the Lorient roadstead.
  • Coastal paths (GR and local tracks): panoramic walks along the coast.
  • Observation of the foreshore and birds: marine dynamics and bird presence vary with the tides.
  • Village atmosphere: cafés and small hospitality facilities, calm and maritime scenery.

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