Campsite
Camping de la Joie
Penmarch · Finistère
In Saint-Guénolé, between the Eckmühl lighthouse and the port, the Camping de la Joie is 50 m from the ocean, with a heated pool and a kids’ club.
- Rating
- 3 stars
- Suggested time
- 1 night or more
- Type of place
- 3-star campsite · Saint-Guénolé · Pays Bigouden
- Atmosphere
- A family campsite at the tip of the Pays Bigouden, near the ocean.
- Getting there
- Penmarch (Finistère)
Who this place suits
- With family
- 9/10
- As a couple
- 7/10
- With friends
- 8/10
- Solo
- 6/10
- With a dog
- 7/10
- Reduced mobility
- 5/10
These scores are calculated from what the page records: official rating, facilities, difficulty, duration and location. They are a guide, not a substitute for contacting the venue, especially about accessibility.
About
The Camping de la Joie stands on Rue de la Joie in Saint-Guénolé, in the town of Penmarc’h, 50 metres from the ocean, between the Eckmühl lighthouse and the port of Saint-Guénolé. It has 124 pitches for tents, caravans and motorhomes, and 34 mobile homes for rent. The pool and the paddling pool are heated, open from late June to early September. In summer, the Klub Marmouz welcomes 4 to 11 year olds, and evenings and tournaments liven up the campsite. There is a bar and snack bar in July and August, a motorhome service area and Wi-Fi. Pets are welcome. The campsite is accessible to people with reduced mobility. By the sea, Pors Carn beach in Penmarc’h is about 7 minutes by car (3.8 km), and La Torche beach about 9 minutes by car (5 km). Nearby, you can visit the Musée Bigouden in Pont-l’Abbé, about 18 minutes by car (15 km).
Highlights
- The ocean 50 m away
- Between the Eckmühl lighthouse and the port of Saint-Guénolé
- Heated pool and paddling pool
- Kids’ club for 4 to 11 year olds in summer
- Motorhome service area
- Pets welcome
Practical information
- Pets
- Pets welcome.
Tips on the spot
- In 2026, the campsite was open from 4 April to 15 September, and the pool from 20 June to 4 September.
- Climb to the top of the Eckmühl lighthouse for the view.
- The campsite is accessible to people with reduced mobility.
- Market day: Le Guilvinec market is held on Tuesday and Sunday mornings, in front of the church and in the town centre streets.
- For any question before booking, call the campsite on 02 98 58 63 24.
Frequently asked questions
How far is the ocean?
50 metres.
Is there a pool?
Yes, heated, in summer.
Are pets allowed?
Yes.
Which beach can I reach from the campsite?
Pors Carn beach in Penmarc’h, about 7 minutes by car (3.8 km).
What is there to visit nearby?
The Musée Bigouden, about 18 minutes by car (15 km).
Is there a market near the campsite?
Yes, in Le Guilvinec, about 14 minutes by car (10 km): the market is held on Tuesday and Sunday mornings.
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See also the campsites in Penmarch.
Source: DATAtourisme (ADN Tourisme), Licence Ouverte 2.0, updated 29 July 2026.
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