Les Pieds sur Terre, le Nez dans les Haies, la Tête dans les Étoiles
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- Rural campsite five minutes’ drive from Ballon-Saint-Mars, the Sarthe
- Le Mans 35 minutes’ drive; Royal Abbey of Epau half an hour
- Peaceful tree-shaded pitches in the owner's garden; near livestock
Site type
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- A cable measuring at least 5 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
- Minimum spacing of 10 metres between pitches.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
- Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Languages spoken
English
French
Reviews
100% would recommend this site to a friend
99% would stay here again




















Peaceful and tranquil place in the midst of a crazy world.
Le petit hêtre fully-serviced grass pitch
Liked Everything. Saw the reviews on pitch up and thought we would give it a try- very glad we did. Booked for one night but stayed for another.
Perfect tranquil hideaway away from the crazy and crappy world we live in. Our kind of place. Peaceful, small site, but meets the needs for a simple life. Similar to a CL site back in the UK.
Ludovic is a great host, friendly and helpful but gives you space to chill and enjoy the quiet. Will definitely visit again if we are in the area. Really enjoyed our time here. Thank you.
Disliked Having to leave.
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From the manager: Hello Becki.
Thank you so much for this kind comment.
It was a pleasure to meet you.
See you soon 🙂
Great camping location for Le Mans, brilliant host and great facility
Le petit hêtre fully-serviced grass pitch
Liked Ludwig was incredibly nice and helpful showing us around the site when we arrived and an arrival gift of two beers very much appreciated. Facilities were modern and clean with warm water showers.
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From the manager: Hello Matthew,
Thanks for your comment.
I'm happy to know your enjoyed your stay at my campsite during the 24h of le mans.
Thank you so much and see you soon🙂
Lovely site and excellent host; great location for Le Mans
Le petit hêtre fully-serviced grass pitch
Liked Ludovic was extremely friendly and helpful, and spoke excellent English. The site was lovely and peaceful, surrounded by beautiful countryside, with good clean facilities including water, electric, showers and toilets, and a communal fridge, and a pretty village nearby. It is close to Le Mans and I even saw my first water vole. We would definitely stay again
Disliked Nothing
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From the manager: Hello Heather,
Thank you for your kind comment.
I'm happy if you enjoyed your stay.
I was pleased to meet you and your lovely golden retriever!
See you soon!
Excellent camping, l'accueil et gentillesse du propriétaire.
Le petit hêtre fully-serviced grass pitch
Liked L'accueil et la gentillesse du propriétaire, le calme absolu.
Disliked Les quelques toiles d'araignée par si, par la dans les sanitaires.
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From the manager: Bonjour Yannick.
Merci d'avoir pris le temps de mettre un commentaire.
Ce fut un plaisir de vous rencontrer pendant ce week-end des 24H du Mans.
Pour les toiles d'araignées, certaines ont dû m'échapper, c'est un axe de progrès pour moi, afin de rendre votre séjour encore plus agréable la prochaine fois.
A bientôt!
Perfect in every aspect
Le petit hêtre fully-serviced grass pitch
Liked Everything, excellent host and idyllic location. Perfect for getting to and from the city. Facilities were brilliant, hospitality is second to none!
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From the manager: Hello Ebony,
Thank you so much for your stay during the 24h of Le Mans race and for your comment.
It's always a pleasure to welcome you.
See you soon :-)
Would definitely stay again
Le petit hêtre fully-serviced grass pitch
Liked Ludovic was an excellent host - very helpful, welcoming and couldn’t do enough for us.
Disliked Nothing
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From the manager: Thank you Grahame for this kind comment.
I was glad to met you🙂
See you soon!
Beautiful and peaceful site. Very friendly host, good facilities.
Le petit hêtre fully-serviced grass pitch
Liked A beautiful and peaceful site. I really liked it. Very friendly host, good facilities.
Disliked nothing
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From the manager: Hello Cris,
Thank you for your kind comment.
I hope to see you soon 🙂
Absolutely everything. Ludovick was an excellent kind hearted host who keeps the…
Le petit hêtre fully-serviced grass pitch
Liked Absolutely everything. Ludovick was an excellent kind hearted host who keeps the le petit hectre immaculate with consideration to the environment. I thoroughly enjoyed the outside shower even though there is one inside too! Beautiful place & so peaceful our dogs were very happy with the freedom compared to many busy sites. 10/10 Merci Ludovick X
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From the manager: Hello Teresa,
Thank you for this so kind comment.
I'm happy if you enjoyed your stay.
I work hard for my campers and the environment. So, your comment is a rewards for me🙂
Thank you so much for your trust and see you soon🙂
Really lovely little spot!
Le petit hêtre fully-serviced grass pitch
Liked Super host and really happy to stay here. Quiet and peaceful, a haven in a busy world!!
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From the manager: Hello John.
Thank you for your comment.
It was a pleasure to meet you and tondiscuss with you.
I hope your new motorhome is perfect 😁.
See you later 🙂
A great location but large groups need to be better managed.
Le petit hêtre fully-serviced grass pitch
Liked The location is first rate and our host was very attentive. The showers and dry room were hot, warm and welcoming and the environment at the camp was very peaceful however we had an issue with the group we shared the site with on our first night.
Disliked We were so looking forward to a peaceful few days but our first day/night was shattered by a group of British motorbikers who monopolised the shared spaces making us feel like intruders and at night they had a campfire and stayed around it until way after midnight laughing and joking. I did try to appeal to them but was ignored. I think the host needs to keep a closer eye on big groups or maybe does not allow single sex groups to stay when others are booked in - a tough ask in these financial trying times but it is such a shame to have people's holidays spoilt by brash behaviour.
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From the manager: Hello Steve.
Thank you taking the time to write this comment.
I'm not surprised by your remark because we talked about your night directly.
You were at my campsite during the Motogp weekend, and there is always lot of campers. I'm sorry if your experience was bad. As stated in the message I sent you afterwards, I invite you to come back and enjoy the peace and quiet of my campsite. I have taken note of all the ideas you submitted to me, as the well-being of my campers is of the utmost importance to me. I hope to see you here again one day.
Kind regards
Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearCamping 2.0
Jumbo tent pitchesThemes
Budget/backpacker Peaceful Remote location Wild campingUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearbyType
Tiny (1-10 pitches)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearbyLocation
Les Pieds sur Terre
le Nez dans les Haies
la Tête dans les Étoiles
Le Petit Hêtre
Route des Parcs
Ballon-Saint-Mars
Sarthe
France
72290
Timezone
Europe/Paris CEST (GMT+02:00)
GPS
48.1651°N
0.21379°E
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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Les Pieds sur Terre, le Nez dans les Haies, la Tête dans les Étoiles have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Les Pieds sur Terre, le Nez dans les Haies, la Tête dans les Étoiles dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Les Pieds sur Terre, le Nez dans les Haies, la Tête dans les Étoiles? There’s certainly plenty to do outdoors; you’ll need a licence to fish in the Orne Saônoise river (10 minutes’ drive), where you can also hire kayaks or canoes for a paddle downstream. … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Les Pieds sur Terre, le Nez dans les Haies, la Tête dans les Étoiles?
Camping and touring Arrive: Anytime – Anytime Depart by: Anytime - How much does it cost to stay at Les Pieds sur Terre, le Nez dans les Haies, la Tête dans les Étoiles? From £12.94 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.