

If idleness isn’t your priority and you’d like to get some exercise during your Gironde vacation, there are plenty of sporting activities waiting for you. At our 4-star campsite on the Bassin d’Arcachonthese are supervised by our entertainment team. Thanks to our facilities, we can offer you archery. Team sports are also very popular at the campsite, thanks to the tournaments organized by the entertainment team. Soccer, volleyball, come and challenge other campers to matches under the Gironde sun. Children also have their own tournaments. Bike rides are also available, so you can discover the surrounding area with your hair blowing in the wind. Of course, the camper’s emblematic sport is well represented at Ker Helen, as we organize regular pétanque tournaments!
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A children’s playground for your vacation in Gironde on the Bay of Arcachon
The favorite rendezvous of little campers
Camping vacations on the Bassin d’Arcachon are a great opportunity for children to make friends. The Ker Helenplayground is well equipped and encourages children to play together. From badminton nets and slides to spring-loaded games, we offer simple, safe play equipment for the little ones to enjoy while you’re at the campsite. Enjoying the great outdoors and playing in a natural setting under the sun of the Bassin d’Arcachon will make your child the king of camping!

Outdoor fitness at the campsite to take care of yourself
Take care of yourself, even on vacation
The Ker Helen campsite in Gironde offers you an open-air fitness area in the heart of the Bassin d’Arcachon. Take advantage of your stay to pamper yourself, build up your muscles and prepare for the outings and hikes planned in Gironde. From cardio to weight training, this is a place not to be missed by sports enthusiasts.

Going out around the campsite near the Bassin d’Arcachon
A guaranteed escape between sea, forest and tradition
Going out on the Bay of Arcachon
All around the campsite, the Bassin d’Arcachon opens up to you. There are plenty of opportunities for outings to suit your tastes and expectations in Gironde. To help you, we’ve put together a few recommendations. We offer a range of services for a small fee: come and discover the surrounding countryside on board a canoe, or take a boat trip to discover the Gironde‘s verdant heritage. Water lovers will be delighted by the superb water parks nearby, such as Aqualand in Gujan-Mestras. Relaxation and fun are the order of the day on this outing under the Gironde sun. Gourmets and the curious will not want to miss a visit to the Maison de l’Huître in Gujan-Mestras to discover the mysteries of this delicious delicacy. And don’t forget to visit the famous Dune du Pilat at the end of the evening for a splendid sunset over the Atlantic coast ofAquitaine.
Animals and small beasts of Gironde
Friends of animals and nature in general will be delighted when they leave the campsite. There are plenty of great outings to fascinate children. Discover the many wildlife parks around your pitch or your comfortable accommodation in Gironde. The Le Teich ornithological park offers an incomparable natural spectacle. It’s home to many species of birds, which find it an abundant source of food. Younger visitors will be fascinated by the Coccinelle animal and amusement park in Gujan-Mestras, right next to the water park. Just a few minutes from Le Teich is the Bassin d’Arcachon zoo at La Teste-de-Buch.











