To fully enjoy your vacation in Finistère, don’t miss visiting Concarneau, the jewel of Brittany, about twenty minutes by car from the Nature & Résidence Loisirs Le Kervastard campsite! The blue city remains unmissable with its walled town which dates from the 14th century, its prolific port and its legendary beaches with fine sand.
In Concarneau, Bénodet or Quimper, embark for a moment of pleasure aboard the Celtic’Train, the little train that goes well!
The little tourist train in Concarneau: the circuit
On board the little Breton train, discover Concarneau and its surprising history, not far from your accommodation at the 3-star campsite Le Kervastard!
The tour begins at 1 Place Jean Jaurès, the train parking point on the Peneroff quay, opposite the Ville-Close access bridge. It continues along the corniche to the legendary Sables Blancs beach, via Dames beach and Cornouaille beach. Finally, the train returns and completes the circuit. In total, the visit lasts 35 to 40 minutes to show you the most emblematic places in Concarneau.
Throughout the walk, you will be entitled to comments with musical background. Several foreign languages are available: English, German, Italian, Spanish and Dutch, to satisfy tourists.
The content of the comments concerns the history of the town of Concarneau, its fishing activity, the canneries and the town’s painters.
The little Breton train in Concarneau: practical information
The little tourist train in Concarneau is stationed every day from April 5 to September 30 at the same address: 1 Place Jean Jaurès, 29900 Concarneau.
An individual ticket for the little Breton train at full price is €6.50. It is reduced to €4.50 for visitors under 18 and becomes free for children under 5.
The adult group ticket is €5.25. It is reduced to €3.75 for children and school groups.
From April 5 to July 15 and from September 1 to September 30, only one train is in circulation according to the following schedules:
- 10:30 a.m. > 11:30 a.m. > 12:30 p.m.
- 2:00 p.m. > 3:00 p.m. > 4:00 p.m. > 5:00 p.m.
From July 16 to August 31, two trains will run on the same route according to the following timetables:
Train No. 1:
- 10:30 a.m. > 11:30 a.m. > 12:15 p.m.
- 1:30 p.m. > 2:30 p.m. > 3:30 p.m. > 4:30 p.m. > 5:30 p.m. > 6:15 p.m.
Train No. 2:
- 2:00 p.m. > 3:00 p.m. > 4:00 p.m. > 5:00 p.m.
These timetables are for information only. They may vary depending on technical and operating constraints.
For more information, contact the switchboard at 06.80.7058.89!
The little tourist train: other cities
In South Finistère, in Brittany, the Celtic’Train is located in 3 different towns: Concarneau, Quimper and Bénodet.
Bénodet
In Bénodet, the little train is operational every day from May 15 to September 15 at the following times:
- 10:30 a.m. > 11:30 a.m. > 12:15 p.m.
- 2:00 p.m. > 3:00 p.m. > 4:00 p.m. > 5:00 p.m. > 6:00 p.m.
The visit lasts 40 minutes to help you discover the beauty of the Odet river, but above all to spend a pleasant time in the town of Bénodet, the 5-star seaside resort of Brittany.
Quimper
In Quimper, you can find the little train at the starting point: 1 rue Roi Gradlon, 29000 QUIMPER at the following times:
From April 5 to July 15 and from September 1 to September 30:
- 10:30 a.m. > 11:30 a.m. > 12:15 p.m.
- 2:00 p.m. > 3:00 p.m. > 4:00 p.m. > 5:00 p.m.
From July 16 to August 31:
- 10:30 a.m. > 11:30 a.m. > 12:15 p.m.
- 1:30 p.m. > 2:20 p.m. > 3:10 p.m. > 4:00 p.m. > 4:50 p.m. > 5:40 p.m.
The visit lasts 40 minutes and retraces the most emblematic monuments of the city of Quimper such as the cathedral, Place Terre au Duc, Place de la Résistance and the theater.
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