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Last of the Summer Sun: Explore Bénodet

2013-08-25 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Benodet St Gilles

For travelers who want to enjoy the last of the Summer sun at the seaside, Eurocamp is offering seven nights for just £259 per person at Eurocamp’s La Pointe St Gilles, a wonderful parc with direct access to the beach. Bénodet is one of the most fashionable seaside resorts in Brittany. The park, is a […]

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