Camping Le Lac des Varennes

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Sunset on site (added by manager 01 Aug 2022)
Lake view
Pitches lakeside
At the lake

  • Family-friendly and lakeside site with its own private beach
  • Next to a leisure lake with second beach and many free activities
  • Fishing, terrace bar, snack bar, shop and library
A beach, a beach, a lush sandy beach – and all the sole domain of site guests too (yes, at this point you're allowed to do a smug little dance). The sands are the private beach belonging to Camping du Lac des Varennes in the Loire valley, in the southern part of the Sarthe department and 10 minutes' stroll from the pretty wine-producing town of Marçon. And a reason for smug little dance numero deux? There's a second, public, beach at your disposal too, part of the leisure centre alongside the site where you can whizz down the waterslide or have hours of sailing, boating, archery, wall climbing, horse riding or whacking balls about the miniature golf and tennis areas. All leisure centre activities are free for site guests. Camping du Lac des Varennes is between the left bank of the lush Loire river and the 50-hectare Lac des Varennes, within easy reach of the huge forest of Bercé and its 300 kilometres of trails. Kids are especially well catered for here at the July and August club where they can join in with treasure hunts, take part in shows and games, or get messy with crafts, drawing and face painting. For all ages, a packed entertainment and activities programme runs all day long in summer. A terrace bar overlooking the lake and a snack bar near the beach both take care of eats in splendid surroundings, or you could fire up a barbecue pitchside for more of the same. The site also has a bread delivery service, a shop and – another happy dance – a library where you can borrow or swap books, comics and magazines.

Site type

Tent sites 170
Travel trailer sites 170
RV sites 170
Mobile homes for rent 24
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Open now
Opens April 1

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • The restaurant is open between 01/07 and 31/08.
  • Entertainment and activities are available between 04/07 and 26/08.
  • The grocery shop is open between 01/07 and 31/08.
  • Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • Reception is unmanned after 6 p.m.. Please inform the park while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.

Languages spoken

English

French

Open from Mon, Apr 1 to

Pitch types & availability

Reviews

94%

would recommend this site to a friend

91%

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Loves this site. English speaking reception who were able to help us…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Lisa J. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional grass campsite

Liked: Loves this site. English speaking reception who were able to help us with lots of questions we had. Amazing 4km dog walk around the lake. So much to do and see on site. Headed down South after staying here but have booked to stay again for 2 nights on our return north.

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site with stunning lake views

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 8
Jonathan H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional grass campsite

Liked: Peaceful, friendly site with beautiful views of the lake.

Disliked: Sanitary blocks were clean but need an update

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Close to lake, good size pitch, friendly check in.…

Overall 6/10
Location 4
Value for money 6
Accommodation 4
Facilities / Activities 2
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 6
Wifi No rating
Hannah G. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional grass campsite

Liked: Close to lake, good size pitch, friendly check in.

Disliked: Communal toilet/shower/dishes/laundry all open plan in one building. No toilet paper or soap. No where to dry or get changed. Didnt realise before arrival that dogs weren’t allowed in lake and beach area, probably wouldn’t have booked it I realised as we wanted to paddle board on the lake with the dog.

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A beautiful campsite and excellent amenities.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional grass campsite

Liked: It was really friendly and accommodating as we were late arriving due to traffic. I have already recommended to my friend.

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great campsite, loads to do for children, lovely surroundings, lots of fun!!…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
suzanne w. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional grass campsite

Liked: great campsite, loads to do for children, lovely surroundings, lots of fun!!

Disliked: nothing to dislike

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Grand emplacement, camping propre, très bon accueil a la réception et à…

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional grass campsite

Liked: Grand emplacement, camping propre, très bon accueil a la réception et à la restauration.

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Loved the lake and river. Small campsite with authentic snack bar run…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness No rating
Wifi No rating
Melissa C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Victoria 2 bedroom safari tent

Liked: Loved the lake and river. Small campsite with authentic snack bar run by locals mostly French speaking. Great for kids with access to next lake with outdoor activities and we visited local vineyard and local town

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Lovely swimming lake with beach

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Tim S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional grass campsite

Liked: Access to the lakes for swimming, nice bar/snack bar & shop close by. We cycled round the lakes which was beautiful and very peaceful. The young lady on reception was very helpful. It seemed busy on arrival but there was no issue with noise & everyone was very respectful. Lots of activities if you wanted them & a nice small town about 1 km away.

Disliked: The shower block seemed to be mixed sex which was not ideal. It was as if a door had been removed between the two sections. No toilet seats, soap or paper but the whole block was cleaned on a very regular basis.

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Great pitch and would stay again

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional grass campsite

Liked: Setting alongside lake, small beach and able to swim in it. Alongside cycling routes and able to do a decent walk around the lake. Very clean toilets and showers. Family friendly bar offering a variety of meals and also evening activities. Staff were all polite and helpful.

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Lovely lake!

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Natalie W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional grass campsite

Liked: Stunning lake with swimming area but can also take out your paddle board or kayaks as well! Here were parasols already at the beach which was a bonus. There's also another lake next door with an adventure playground by it. Shop selling essentials which was helpful. Friendly welcome. Lots to do in the surrounding area for kids.

Disliked: Beach bar was a bit tired

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Features

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Pétanque Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Waterslide Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent sites

Themes

Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horseback riding nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point

Location

Camping Le Lac des Varennes

Route du Port Gautier

Saint Lezin

Marçon

Sarthe

France

72340

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Paris +0200 (GMT+02:00)

GPS

47.71167°N
0.49977°W

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

This is lush land for hiking and biking, along the Loire riverbanks or among the hundreds of kilometres of trails in the vast forest of Bercé about 25 minutes away. Bercé is a famed and ancient place covering 5,400 hectares, with paths for walking, cycling, mountain biking and horse riding; plenty of picnic spots and – do go to say bonjour – mighty oak tree Boppe, which is around 700 years old. If it's vineyards and vino you seek, drive for about 50 minutes to the east to reach the AOC wine region of the Côteaux du Loir, where Chenin blanc and Pineau d'Aunis (or Chenin noir) grapes are grown for white, red and rosé wines. About an hour from the site, pick up a few bottles of red at Saumur, or wander along the Thouet river from Saumur to the wine cellars of Saint-Hilaire-Saint-Florent. Town days in Tours are 45 minutes' drive to the south.

Offers

Tent siteTravel trailer siteRV site
Power optional grass campsite
  • 10% off Long stay 2 weeks
Tipi, yurt, wigwam, dome, bell tent
Victoria 2 bedroom safari tent
  • 5% off Long stay 2 weeks

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Camping Le Lac des Varennes have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Camping Le Lac des Varennes dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping Le Lac des Varennes? This is lush land for hiking and biking, along the Loire riverbanks or among the hundreds of kilometres of trails in the vast forest of Bercé about 25 minutes away. Bercé is … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping Le Lac des Varennes?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Camping Le Lac des Varennes? From $20.86 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.