Bénodet, Quimper's sea air

Published on July 8, 2024 at 4:00 pm

Located less than 20 kilometres from Quimper, Bénodet is a family-friendly seaside resort. It's sure to meet the expectations of parents and children alike! City dwellers in search of beautiful beaches and fresh sea air will also be delighted. The small town sits on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean, in the immediate vicinity of the Odet estuary, an invitation to discover the open sea! Bénodet is also a gateway to the enchanting Glénan archipelago, which is accessible by regular ferry service.

Bénodet beach

Summary

Bénodet and its water sports
A day on the beach at Bénodet
⭐Where to sleep in Bénodet?

Bénodet and its water sports

There's a wide choice of water sports activities on the Trez beach.

The UCPA centre in Bénodet offers catamaran sailing, kayaking, paddle boarding, windsurfing and more.

These activities are available in summer, as are courses for young and old. Don't forget to book ahead to make the most of this unique environment.

Alternatively, you can organise a cruise to the Glénan archipelago. Les Navettes de l'Odet offer summer crossings to these dreamy little islands.

The Bénodet Tourist Office has a list of all the local service providers.

And don't forget that you're just a twenty-minute drive from the capital of the south of Finistère!

Bénodet beach under a blue sky

A day on the beach at Bénodet

🍴 On Sunday mornings, there's nothing like a good breakfast or brunch at the Kafeenn Restaurant.

If the weather is fine, make yourself comfortable on the terrace. Devour the home-made pastries and viennoiseries.

Otherwise, at lunchtime you can choose between burgers or poke bowls.

The family-friendly Trez beach, with its fine sand, is just a short walk from the resort centre. Bénodet has three beaches within its boundaries.

🍴 For lunch, take a break at Sans-Souci, a beach restaurant with a large terrace.

The menu is varied and the place offers good value for money. Special mention should be made of the ice creams, which you can enjoy at the height of summer. The restaurant is open from March to November.

After an afternoon at the beach or on board a cruise on the Odet, treat yourself to a night out at the casino with your grown-up friends. The Barrière Bénodet casino has almost 100 slot machines.

Bénodet lighthouse at dusk

⭐Where to sleep in Bénodet?

Rent a studio or flat in the Résidence Pierre et Vacances La Corniche de la Plage. Just 50 metres from the beach and the ocean!

You can choose between a studio for 2 people or a duplex flat for 4. The latter measure more than 30 m², and some have a view of the beach.

What's more, some have terraces and duplexes, making them ideal for family holidays.

The Résidence Pierre et Vacances La Corniche de la Plage in Bénodet offers its guests preferential rates for access to the spa and fitness centre.

Free private parking is available on site.

3* Residence Pierre & Vacances la Corniche de la Plage

Located just 50 metres from Brittany's sandy beaches opposite the Glenan Islands, the Résidence Pierre & Vacances la Corniche de la Plage Corniche de La Plage is in Bénodet, in the Finistère region.

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👉Practical information

🗓️Quand Come and discover Bénodet

Bénodet and the Breton Riviera can be discovered all year round. The fine sandy beaches and the quality of the environment attract visitors from January to December!

However, it's during the summer months, from June to September, that things are at their busiest. The joys of the beach and the influx of visitors give the seaside resort a lively atmosphere.

In the off-season, this part of the Brittany coast takes on a more serene atmosphere, making the little town an ideal destination for an invigorating weekend. Get off the beaten track!

As an added bonus, some winter days are blessed with beautiful blue skies!

Bénodet beach near the Odet estuary

🚌How do I get to Bénodet and South Finistère?

From Quimper you can reach Bénodet via the D 34 road.

If you choose to travel by train, the SNCF provides several connections from Paris. In fact, from the capital it takes just 3h30 to get to Quimper. Most of the journey is on a high-speed line.

By bus from Quimper you can reach Bénodet. The QUB network runs this route. In summer, there is also a service between Bénodet and Concarneau.

🅿️ Where can I park in the seaside resort of Bénodet?

Several car parks are available in the heart of the seaside resort.

Most of the time, parking is in the blue zone. This means you need to have a parking disc to display behind your windscreen.

In addition, you'll find three charging points for electric cars at the Bénodet Tourist Office car park, the Quai du Commandant l'Herminier car park and the Corniche de la Plage car park.

In summer, try to get here early to be sure of finding an available parking space, as visitor numbers are at their highest at this time of year.

by Val HANCOCK

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