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Ille-et-Vilaine has 29 listed campsites on the portal, very largely installed by the sea: 24 establishments directly benefit from the coastline, against only two addresses on river banks, two on pond banks and just one on a lake bank. The Emerald Coast structures most of the offering, between Saint-Malo, Dinard and Cancale, with its fine sandy beaches, rocky points and great tides that reshape the landscape twice a day.
The rest of the department, more continental, is discovered around a few rivers and bodies of water, notably around Rennes and the Vilaine valley, for those who prefer camping in peace, away from the bustle of seaside summer and tourist flows concentrated on the Malo coastline.
Whether you seek a spot with your feet in salt water facing the Channel or a quieter stop inland, Ille-et-Vilaine offers choices consistent with its geography: a department above all turned towards the sea, complemented by a few more confidential river and lake addresses, for varying holiday atmospheres.
The Emerald Coast, which owes its name to the colour of its waters, extends from the Bay of Mont-Saint-Michel to Cape Fréhel. Saint-Malo and its ramparts encircling the old privateer town, the seaside resort of Dinard and its Belle Époque villas, or Cancale, renowned for its oysters and fish market, mark this coastline among Brittany's most photographed.
Inland, Rennes, the Breton capital, blends timber-framed architecture and lively student life around its historic squares. The Rance valley, between Dinan and the estuary, lends itself to walks on foot or by bike along the water, as well as river cruises between both banks.
Heritage enthusiasts will also benefit from proximity to the Bay of Mont-Saint-Michel, classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site, while families will appreciate the large sheltered beaches of the Malo coast, ideal for water activities and long low-tide walks.
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| Campsite | Rating | with direct beach access | by the sea | From | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camping Longchamp | 4 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 250€/sem. | 4.4/5 |
