Ideally located campsite for
your stay in Roscoff, Finistère
Roscoff, a magnificent “Petite Cité de Caractère” in the Pays du Léon region, has preserved, enlivened and enhanced its exceptional architectural heritage. The 16th-century church of Notre-Dame de Croas Batz with its Renaissance bell tower, the elaborate ossuaries, the shipowners’ houses with their sculpted turrets and dormer windows… In a granite setting, Roscoff immerses you in a history rich in great merchants, shipowners, privateers and artists…
Sightseeing
in a seaside town of character
Roscoff has retained its charm of yesteryear, when its port was the most important in the region. Shaped by the sea, this “city of character” on a peninsula in the north-west of Morlaix Bay is a magnet for visitors.
Indeed, it’s hard not to fall under the spell of its historic center with its flower-filled streets, stone houses and sandy beaches. The old port is one of the town’s must-see spots, home to the Roscoff lighthouse and nautical center.
Stroll along the quays and you’ll see ancient fortifications and cannons. From the old port, at the pier, there are many daily ferries to the island of Batz (approx. 15 min crossing).
In the 1970s, a marina was built not far from the old port, the Port du Bloscon. Thanks to this deep-water harbor, Roscoff can host major events such as the 54ᵉ Solitaire du Figaro in September 2023.
Since 1974, it’s been possible to reach Plymouth during your Roscoff-England crossing, then very quickly other destinations were proposed such as Saint Malo, Santander in Spain, or Cork in Ireland or from Roscoff.
Last but not least, Roscoff is a gourmet land. Roscoff PDO onions have a subtle, fruity taste with little spice. It’s a popular salad ingredient. You can also try kig ha farz, a traditional recipe typical of the Pays du Léon in the Bay of Morlaix.
It’s a mixture of wheat flour-based far, vegetables and meats. Roscoff and Morlaix Bay in general also offer excellent seafood (spider crab, crab cakes, oysters, etc.).
Things to do around Roscoff
It would be a shame to visit Roscoff without taking advantage of the beautiful scenery this corsair town has to offer. In fact, Roscoff and its surroundings boast a number of sites of interest, perfect for culture and relaxation. Within the town, you’ll find Gothic-style monuments and a number of chapels.
Its commercial and maritime identity can be seen in the old shipowners’ houses and the old fishing port overlooked by the lighthouse, one of the finest in North Finistère.
This charming town, typical of North Finistère, is now a dynamic, multi-faceted city. If you’re wondering what to do in Roscoff, among the many sites to visit are :
- The Roscoff fish auction takes visitors on a journey from catch to plate. Discover the many culinary specialties of Roscoff and the surrounding region.
- The Station Biologique de Roscoff (SBR), an international research and teaching center in ecology and marine biology.
- Theisland of Batz and its beautiful “Georges Delasselle” exotic garden. Work on this garden began in 1986. The garden houses the most important collections of plants from South Africa, the Canaries, Madeira and Central America. New species are regularly added each year.
- The Cinéma Saint-Barbe appreciated for its welcome and acoustics.
- The house of the Johnnies and the pink onion. La maison des Johnnies is set in a farmhouse that tells the story of the men who, around the 19th century, went to Britain to sell their onions. The British nicknamed these Breton peasants the Johnnies.
- The Valdys thalassotherapy center in Roscoff is renowned for its many wellness treatments overlooking the sea.
- Board the ferry for a Roscoff-England crossing from the port of Le Bloscon.
Events and festivals
in Roscoff
If you decide to stay at our campsite near Roscoff during the summer months, you’ll be sure to enjoy a wide range of events. Between cultural and musical performances, two not-to-be-missed festivals make their return every year: the Fête de la mer in July and the Fête de l’oignon in August.
- La Fête de la Mer: for one weekend, the town of Roscoff puts on its most beautiful maritime colors with a variety of family activities. These include educational presentations, boat tours, fun games, introductions to water sports and seafood tastings. This event is sure to please young and old alike.
- La Fête de l’Oignon: this is the most eagerly-awaited event in Roscoff, as it showcases the local specialty: theRoscoff onion. For 2 days, you’ll find the first Roscoff onions on sale in all their glory, accompanied by costumed entertainment (brass band, Celtic dance, fun games, braiding, presentation of onion cultivation…). The most emblematic element of this festivity is surely the bicycle ride with beret through the town, representing the traditional way in which the “Johnnys” sold onions.
Culinary specialities
to discover in Roscoff
The town of Roscoff has a rich culinary heritage. You’ll certainly have the opportunity to sample many local dishes, including :
- Roscoff onions. They’re unique, and every year over a ton of them are produced and exported to the UK. Roscoff onions are pink in color, have a sweet taste and a long shelf life, especially when braided. A visit to the House of the Johnnies or the Onion Festival in August will tell you all about the history of this product, which benefits from the PDO or Protected Designation of Origin. This guarantees its origin and quality.
- Kig Ha Farz, a typical Léonard meat and vegetable dish.
- Plougastel strawberries. Thanks to Roscoff’s favorable climate, these fruits make their presence felt from early spring.
- Seafood, freshly unloaded from the boat, which you can buy direct from the tide.
And if you’ve never eaten langoustine before, this is the perfect opportunity to do so. Langoustines are caught all year round, especially in summer. Spider crab and edible crab are not to be missed. Enjoy a soup made with seaweed broth and served with crab and spider crab.
Finally, don’t miss the Kouign-Amann. Brittany’s speciality, a unique cake whose particularity lies in the amount of butter and sugar it contains.
Campsite 5 km from Roscoff
At the Ar Kleguer campsite in Saint-Pol-de-Léon, spend your holiday with your feet in the water, just 5 km from Roscoff. This 4-star campsite in North Finistère has everything you need for a vacation that’s 100% fun. You can rent a fully-equipped mobile home by the sea, or a wooden cabin for an unusual night under the stars. Fans of authentic camping will appreciate the spacious, tree-lined pitches where they can set up their motorhome, caravan or tent.
All campers benefit from direct access to the beach via a small cove and an aquatic area with indoor heated pool, slide, pentagliss, whirlpool bath, etc. To make your daily life more pleasant, this family campsite has a small grocery store, a laundromat, its own snack bar, Ty Food, and bike rental among our 4-star services. As a family, you can also take advantage of a wide range of activities and entertainment (kids’ club, sports fields, concert evenings, etc.).
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