Detailed Itinerary: La Grande Métairie, Carnac
Holiday Overview
| Detail |
Information |
| Park |
La Grande Métairie |
| Location |
Carnac, Southern Brittany |
| Operator |
Eurocamp |
| Dates |
18 July - 2 August 2026 |
| Duration |
15 nights (14 nights on site) |
| Accommodation |
Classic Mobile Home |
| Transport |
Ferry Plymouth-Roscoff + own car |
Why Choose La Grande Métairie?
| Feature |
Rating |
Notes |
| Pool Complex |
⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
Lazy river, slides, indoor pool |
| Water Play |
⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
Good splash zone |
| Kids Club |
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
Excellent, well-reviewed |
| Evening Entertainment |
⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
Shows, discos, themed nights |
| Beach Access |
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
5 min to Carnac beaches! |
| Value for Money |
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
Best value option |
Park Facilities
Pool Complex
| Feature |
Description |
| Main outdoor pool |
Large family pool |
| Lazy river |
Float around in the sun! |
| Waterslides |
Multiple slides for different ages |
| Splash zone |
Perfect for 6-year-olds |
| Indoor pool |
Heated, all-weather option |
| Sun terraces |
Loungers for parents |
Kids Club "Leo Club"
| Age |
Activities |
| 4-6 years |
Creative workshops, mini Olympics, treasure hunts |
| 7-10 years |
Adventure challenges, sports, team games |
Sessions: Morning 10-12, Afternoon 2-5, Evening 6-8 (some nights)
Evening Entertainment
- Mini disco (nightly)
- Live music
- Magic shows
- Circus performances
| Themed evenings (Caribbean night, 80s night, etc.)
- Karaoke
- Family quiz nights
On-Site Amenities
- ✅ Restaurant
- ✅ Takeaway / snack bar
- ✅ Bar with terrace
- ✅ Small supermarket
- ✅ Bike hire
- ✅ Tennis
- ✅ Multi-sports court
- ✅ Large playground
- ✅ Boules court
Day-by-Day Itinerary
TRAVEL DAY: Friday 17 July
| Time |
Activity |
| 16:00 |
Leave Wigan |
| 20:30 |
Arrive Plymouth |
| 21:00 |
Check into budget hotel |
| Cost |
Hotel: £60-80 |
DAY 1: Saturday 18 July - Arrival
| Time |
Activity |
| 08:00 |
Ferry check-in |
| 09:00 |
Depart Plymouth |
| 15:00 |
Arrive Roscoff |
| 15:30 |
Drive to Carnac (1 hr 45 min) |
| 17:30 |
Arrive La Grande Métairie |
| 18:00 |
Check in, explore park |
| 19:30 |
Dinner (self-catered) |
| 20:30 |
Welcome party at entertainment venue |
| Food |
Pack picnic for ferry + self-cater dinner |
DAY 2: Sunday 19 July - Beach Day!
| Time |
Activity |
| 08:00 |
Breakfast (fresh bread from on-site shop) |
| 09:30 |
Walk to Carnac beach (5 min!) |
| 10:00 |
Beach morning - build sandcastles, paddle |
| 12:30 |
Picnic on beach |
| 14:00 |
More beach time |
| 16:00 |
Back to park, pool dip |
| 18:30 |
Dinner at mobile home |
| 20:30 |
Mini disco + magic show |
| Food |
Self-catered all meals |
DAY 3: Monday 20 July - Pool Day
| Time |
Activity |
| 09:00 |
Breakfast |
| 10:00 |
Pool complex morning - lazy river! |
| 12:30 |
Lunch at mobile home |
| 14:00 |
Kids club for daughter |
| 14:00 |
Parents: tennis or relax |
| 17:00 |
Adventure playground |
| 18:30 |
Dinner at mobile home |
| 20:30 |
Evening entertainment - circus skills |
| Food |
Self-catered all meals |
DAY 4: Tuesday 21 July - Carnac Stones
| Time |
Activity |
| 09:00 |
Breakfast |
| 09:30 |
Walk to Carnac stones (megalithic standing stones) |
| 10:30 |
Explore the alignments - amazing for kids! |
| 12:00 |
Picnic lunch |
| 13:30 |
Visit Carnac village |
| 15:00 |
Ice cream |
| 16:00 |
Back to park, pool time |
| 18:30 |
Dinner at mobile home |
| 20:30 |
Evening entertainment - live music |
| Food |
Self-catered all meals |
DAY 5: Wednesday 22 July - Beach & Pool
| Time |
Activity |
| 09:00 |
Breakfast |
| 10:00 |
Beach morning - Plage du Grand Drévet |
| 12:30 |
Picnic on beach |
| 14:00 |
Back to park |
| 14:30 |
Kids club |
| 17:00 |
Pool - waterslides! |
| 18:30 |
Dinner at mobile home |
| 20:30 |
Family quiz night |
| Food |
Self-catered all meals |
DAY 6: Thursday 23 July - Vannes Day Trip
| Time |
Activity |
| 08:00 |
Early breakfast |
| 09:00 |
Drive to Vannes (30 min) |
| 09:30 |
Explore medieval walled town |
| 11:30 |
Visit harbour |
| 12:30 |
Lunch in café (galettes!) |
| 14:00 |
Walk the ramparts |
| 15:30 |
Butterfly garden (Jardin aux Papillons) |
| 17:00 |
Drive back |
| 18:30 |
Dinner at mobile home |
| 20:30 |
Evening entertainment |
| Food |
Breakfast + lunch out (£25) + dinner |
| Fuel |
~30 miles |
DAY 7: Friday 24 July - Pool Day
| Time |
Activity |
| 09:00 |
Breakfast |
| 10:00 |
Pool complex all morning |
| 12:30 |
Lunch at mobile home |
| 14:00 |
Kids club |
| 17:00 |
Playground + mini golf |
| 18:30 |
Dinner at mobile home |
| 20:30 |
Themed evening - Caribbean night! |
| Food |
Self-catered all meals |
DAY 8: Saturday 25 July - Quiberon Peninsula
| Time |
Activity |
| 08:30 |
Breakfast |
| 09:30 |
Drive to Quiberon (20 min) |
| 10:00 |
Explore wild coast (Côte Sauvage) |
| 12:00 |
Beach picnic |
| 14:00 |
Quiberon town - ice cream |
| 15:30 |
Drive back |
| 16:30 |
Pool dip |
| 18:30 |
Dinner at mobile home |
| 20:30 |
Evening entertainment - karaoke |
| Food |
Self-catered breakfast + picnic + dinner |
| Fuel |
~30 miles |
DAY 9: Sunday 26 July - Beach Day
| Time |
Activity |
| 09:00 |
Breakfast |
| 10:00 |
Beach all morning - body boarding! |
| 12:30 |
Picnic on beach |
| 14:00 |
Beach afternoon |
| 16:30 |
Back to park |
| 18:30 |
Dinner at mobile home |
| 20:30 |
Evening entertainment |
| Food |
Self-catered all meals |
DAY 10: Monday 27 July - Pool & Relax
| Time |
Activity |
| 09:00 |
Breakfast |
| 10:00 |
Pool complex |
| 12:30 |
Lunch at mobile home |
| 14:00 |
Kids club |
| 17:00 |
Bike ride around park |
| 18:30 |
Dinner at mobile home |
| 20:30 |
Evening show - magic |
| Food |
Self-catered all meals |
DAY 11: Tuesday 28 July - Auray & Saint-Goustan
| Time |
Activity |
| 09:00 |
Breakfast |
| 09:30 |
Drive to Auray (15 min) |
| 10:00 |
Explore Saint-Goustan port (beautiful!) |
| 12:00 |
Lunch in picturesque harbour |
| 14:00 |
Auray town |
| 15:30 |
Drive back |
| 16:30 |
Pool time |
| 18:30 |
Dinner at mobile home |
| 20:30 |
Evening entertainment |
| Food |
Breakfast + lunch out (£25) + dinner |
| Fuel |
~20 miles |
DAY 12: Wednesday 29 July - Beach Championship Day
| Time |
Activity |
| 09:00 |
Breakfast |
| 10:00 |
Beach morning - sandcastle competition! |
| 12:30 |
Picnic |
| 14:00 |
More beach - swimming |
| 16:30 |
Back to park |
| 18:30 |
Dinner at mobile home |
| 20:30 |
Mini disco + children's talent show |
| Food |
Self-catered all meals |
DAY 13: Thursday 30 July - Final Pool Day
| Time |
Activity |
| 09:00 |
Breakfast |
| 10:00 |
Pool all morning - lazy river |
| 12:30 |
Lunch at mobile home |
| 14:00 |
Last kids club |
| 17:00 |
Playground |
| 19:00 |
Farewell dinner at park restaurant |
| 20:30 |
Evening entertainment - farewell party |
| Food |
Self-catered breakfast + lunch + dinner out (£35) |
DAY 14: Friday 31 July - Final Beach Day
| Time |
Activity |
| 09:00 |
Breakfast |
| 10:00 |
Last beach morning - favourite spot |
| 12:30 |
Picnic |
| 14:00 |
Final pool dip |
| 16:00 |
Start packing |
| 18:30 |
Dinner at mobile home |
| 20:30 |
Last evening entertainment |
| Food |
Self-catered all meals |
TRAVEL DAY: Saturday 1 August
| Time |
Activity |
| 07:00 |
Early breakfast, final pack |
| 08:00 |
Check out |
| 08:30 |
Drive to Roscoff (1 hr 45 min) |
| 10:30 |
Check in at ferry |
| 11:00 |
Depart Roscoff |
| 17:00 |
Arrive Plymouth |
| 17:30 |
Drive to Wigan (4.5 hours) |
| 22:00 |
Arrive home! |
Budget Breakdown
| Category |
Cost |
| Ferry (Plymouth-Roscoff return) |
£380 |
| Accommodation (14 nights, Classic mobile home) |
£800 |
| Food (self-catering + 2 meals out) |
£440 |
| Fuel (~300 miles total) |
£170 |
| Activities (all on-site included) |
£30 |
| Contingency |
£- |
| TOTAL |
£1,820 |
Budget Achieved! Under £2,000! ✅
Saving vs Domaine des Ormes: ~£180
Key Differences vs Domaine des Ormes
| Feature |
La Grande Métairie |
Domaine des Ormes |
| Pool complex |
4/5 |
5/5 (6 pools!) |
| Beach access |
5/5 (walking distance!) |
3/5 (drive needed) |
| Kids club |
5/5 |
5/5 |
| Evening entertainment |
4/5 |
5/5 |
| Cost (14 nights) |
£800 |
£980 |
| Drive from ferry |
1 hr 45 min |
1 hr 15 min |
Choose La Grande Métairie if: Beach is a priority, budget matters
Choose Domaine des Ormes if: Pool complex is #1 priority, less driving
Created: 15 March 2026
Sean C
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