{"id":2338,"date":"2026-02-11T14:15:45","date_gmt":"2026-02-11T13:15:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kerhelen.com\/in-2025-ker-helen-campsite-celebrates-its-60th-anniversary-on-the-bay-of-arcachon\/"},"modified":"2026-02-23T10:38:46","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T09:38:46","slug":"in-2025-ker-helen-campsite-celebrates-its-60th-anniversary-on-the-bay-of-arcachon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kerhelen.com\/en\/in-2025-ker-helen-campsite-celebrates-its-60th-anniversary-on-the-bay-of-arcachon\/","title":{"rendered":"In 2025, Ker Helen campsite celebrates its 60th anniversary on the Bay of Arcachon!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Nestling on the shores of the Arcachon basin, Le Ker Helen campsite is celebrating its 60th anniversary. And for the occasion, a summer full of surprises is in store! <\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img alt=\"Enfants jouant sur une aire de jeux ext\u00e9rieure.\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kerhelen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/60-ans-camping-familial-arcachon.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-702\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kerhelen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/60-ans-camping-familial-arcachon.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.kerhelen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/60-ans-camping-familial-arcachon-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kerhelen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/60-ans-camping-familial-arcachon-240x160.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.kerhelen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/60-ans-camping-familial-arcachon-120x80.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Camping Ker Helen, a family affair<\/h2>\n\n<p>The<strong>story of Ker Helen<\/strong> is one of a place firmly rooted in its territory, of a strong bond with nature, and of a wonderful human adventure that continues every summer, between loyal holidaymakers and newcomers.<\/p>\n\n<p>Just over 60 years ago, on <strong>July 1 1965<\/strong>, <strong>H\u00e9l\u00e8ne and Jean Pujade<\/strong> took the daring gamble of transforming farmland into a campsite. Their dream? <strong>To create a &#8220;garden at the gateway to the ocean&#8221;, on the shores of the Bay of Arcachon<\/strong>. By the early 1970s, the two-star campsite had 70 pitches. By 1993, it had grown to 120 and was awarded an additional star.   <\/p>\n\n<p>The adventure took a new turn in 1996, when Lionel, son of H\u00e9l\u00e8ne and Jean Pujade, took over the reins of the family business. The campsite evolved and modernized, but remained <strong>true to its original spirit<\/strong>: nature, simplicity and a warm welcome. <\/p>\n\n<p>In 1998, capacity was increased to 140 pitches.<strong>Landscape integration remains the priority <\/strong>: each facility is designed to blend into its surroundings, offering discreet comfort and <strong>preserving the peaceful atmosphere that is the soul of Ker Helen<\/strong>. In November 2011, the campsite was awarded its <strong>fourth star<\/strong>.  <\/p>\n\n<p>In 2024, Ker Helen continues to innovate while preserving the authenticity of the site: <strong>Lodges Kenya tents<\/strong> make their appearance, a new <strong>restaurant terrace<\/strong>, <strong>charging stations <\/strong>for electric vehicles&#8230;<\/p>\n\n<p>Today, the Ker Helen campsite continues the family adventure, where the friendly spirit and attachment to the simple values of camping remain the pillars of the experience.<\/p>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kerhelen.com\/emplacements-camping-bassin-d-arcachon\">Spacious pitches<\/a> welcome tent, caravan and motorhome campers. Modern, comfortable accommodation &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kerhelen.com\/location-mobil-homes-bassin-d-arcachon\">mobile homes, lodge tents and chalets<\/a> &#8211; is available to suit every taste. All set in unspoilt natural surroundings on <strong>the shores of the Bay of Arcachon<\/strong>.  <\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img alt=\"Logo du camping Ker Helen depuis 1965.\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kerhelen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/anniversaire-camping-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kerhelen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/anniversaire-camping-1.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.kerhelen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/anniversaire-camping-1-300x261.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1965 \/ 2025: Celebrating 60 years!<\/h2>\n\n<p>This summer, Ker Helen celebrates its 60th birthday. It&#8217;s a birthday we&#8217;ll be celebrating together, with shared memories and joyful moments at the heart of the campsite. A number of special events are being planned to bring families and regulars together, with festive entertainment, a nod to the past, and surprises for all ages.  <\/p>\n\n<p>Want to find out more as the weeks go by? Follow our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=100028283576803\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Facebook page<\/a> so you don&#8217;t miss a thing! <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Join us this summer in the heart of the Arcachon Basin!<\/h2>\n\n<p>The <strong>4-star Le Ker Helen campsite <\/strong>is located in the commune of Le Teich, famous for its bird sanctuary. Just 20 minutes from the Dune du Pilat, 15 minutes from the ocean beaches, 5 minutes from the oyster ports and 35 minutes from Bordeaux city center, our campsite offers an ideal base for visiting the Bay of Arcachon.  We look forward to welcoming you!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nestling on the shores of the Arcachon basin, Le Ker Helen campsite is celebrating its 60th anniversary. And for the occasion, a summer full of surprises is in store! 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