Unusual stay
Camping Village Insolite
Saint-Benoît-des-Ondes · Ille-et-Vilaine
In Saint-Benoît-des-Ondes, some thirty places to stay inspired by Mongolia, the United States and the Romani world make up a family campsite open all year, 500 m from the sea.
- Suggested time
- 2 nights to a week
- Type of place
- A village of yurts, tiny houses and gypsy caravans 500 m from the sea
- Atmosphere
- Nomadic, family-friendly, maritime and a real change of scene
- Getting there
- Chemin des Dis, 35114 Saint-Benoît-des-Ondes.
Who this place suits
- With family
- 5/10
- As a couple
- 8/10
- With friends
- 6/10
- Solo
- 9/10
- With a dog
- 4/10
- Reduced mobility
- 4/10
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 Village Insolite is a family campsite in Saint-Benoît-des-Ondes devoted to unusual accommodation. On about one hectare, some thirty units mix Mongolian yurts, tiny houses, gypsy caravans and other nests. The sea is about 500 m away. The gîtes and yurts have a kitchenette, according to the current platform. The campsite offers children’s games, a barbecue, breakfasts and picnics on booking, and a food truck on summer Saturdays. It is open all year in 2026. Weekly rentals range from about €490 to €700, with a supplement of €15 per extra person, breakfast at €7, pets at €4 and a booking fee of €5, according to the tourist price list. Heating is charged €10 a day from September to May, according to the site’s rules. Check-in is usually between 2 pm and 4 pm, check-out at 10.30 am.
Highlights
- Type of accommodation: A village of yurts, tiny houses and gypsy caravans 500 m from the sea.
- Ideal length of stay: 2 nights to a week.
- Couples: Very good, depending on the yurt.
- Families: Excellent.
- Friends: Good.
- Booking: Check heating, linen and capacity before paying.
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- Area: about 1 hectare.
- About 30 units: yurts, tiny houses, gypsy caravans and more.
- The sea about 500 m away.
- Open all year in 2026.
- Week in 2026: €490 to €700.
- Extra person €15; breakfast €7; pet €4.
- Heating: €10 a day from September to May.
- Check-in 2 pm to 4 pm, until 6 pm on Fridays; check-out 10.30 am.
- Things to experience: sleep in a yurt, try a gypsy caravan or a tiny house, walk to the sea, visit Cancale, spend a day in Saint-Malo, discover Mont-Saint-Michel, order a breakfast.
Practical information
- Pets
- Accepted for a supplement
- Accessibility
- Welcomes people with disabilities
- Nearby
- Cancale, Saint-Malo, Mont-Saint-Michel, Dol-de-Bretagne, Saint-Suliac, the bay of Mont-Saint-Michel
Tips on the spot
- Check whether sheets and towels are provided.
- Check the exact accommodation model, electricity, Wi-Fi and heating outside summer before paying.
- Read the cancellation conditions and check the tourist tax.
- Do not plan a late arrival without the host’s agreement; arrive early on the first day.
- Out of season, remember that heating is charged extra.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of accommodation is it?
A village of yurts, tiny houses and gypsy caravans 500 m from the sea.
Why choose it?
Sleeping in a yurt or gypsy caravan on the bay of Mont-Saint-Michel, then exploring Cancale, Saint-Malo and Mont-Saint-Michel.
What is the atmosphere like?
Nomadic, family-friendly, maritime and a real change of scene.
Is it suitable for a couple?
Very good, depending on the yurt.
Is it suitable for friends?
Good.
How do I get there?
Chemin des Dis, 35114 Saint-Benoît-des-Ondes.
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