Camping de L'Hippodrome

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Swimming pool
Pitches on site
Pool-side loungers
Shaded pitches

  • Well-kept grass pitches by the Sarthe river, in the Pays de la Loire
  • A five-minute walk to Sablé-sur-Sarthe and 45 minutes’ drive to Angers
  • Family site with pools, shop, entertainment and sports facilities
Dotted by mature trees and bordering the Sarthe river, Camping de L’Hippodrome is set on three hectares of peaceful grounds. This pleasant spot is really well set up for family breaks, with a baby-changing area and a playground with swings and ping-pong, as well as tennis courts and a TV room for older kids. Life centres around the two pools (one of which is a paddling pool for the kids) during the day, and at night in high season there’s regular entertainment to keep everyone happy – pétanque tournaments, barbecue nights and even karaoke, if you’re feeling in good voice. You can try fishing on the river from here, and there’s easy access for boats too, as well as plenty of options for active types within half an hour’s drive, including golfing, cycling and horse riding. The site is near the handsome town of Sablé-sur-Sarthe, with a riverside path leading you right into the centre in a few minutes (on foot or by bike) to have a nosey around its castle and clutch of museums. Neat hedges provide privacy at all the pitches here, and guests have access to two smart shower blocks with full disabled access, plus a handy little store (May to September) where you can pick up your daily baguette as well as local produce (like the renowned Petits Sablés shortbread) and drinks. If you’ve forgotten something (hairdryers, iron or bedding), chances are Reception will be able to help, and staff there can also fill you in on day trip information and bike hire.

Site type

Tent pitches 65
Touring caravan pitches 65
Motorhome pitches 65
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 5
Caravans for hire 2
Rent a tent 2
Open now
Opens 4 April

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, 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.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Entertainment and activities are available between 15/07 and 15/08.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • The outdoor swimming pool is open between 12/06 and 12/09 (subject to weather conditions).

Languages spoken

English

French

Open from Sat 4 Apr to

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10
Child friendliness
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Wifi
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98% would recommend this site to a friend

100% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a highly recommended, exceptionally clean and well-maintained campsite with friendly, helpful staff. Visitors praise the spacious, private pitches and excellent facilities, including spotless toilets and showers. The location is ideal, offering easy walking access to town and pleasant riverside walks. Amenities like the pool, playground and animal feeding are appreciated by families. Some minor points include cold pool water and issues with satellite navigation directing guests incorrectly. The site offers great value.

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Beautiful place but spoilt by some campers

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Anonymous

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Large green pitches

Disliked People not obeying the rules around the pool and noise at night time.

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Everything was clean, the staff very…

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Anna T. 1 review

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Everything was clean, the staff very friendly, nice location, everything worked perfectly.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Emplacement spacieux Sanitaires très propres Accueil chaleureux…

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Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Emplacement spacieux
Sanitaires très propres
Accueil chaleureux

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Emplacement spacieux Très bon accueil Sanitaire hyper…

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Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Emplacement spacieux
Très bon accueil
Sanitaire hyper propre

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Bon camping

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Anonymous

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Le grand emplacement pour le camping-car
Sanitaires propres

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Would highly recommend to anyone visiting this area.

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Electric optional grass pitch

Liked We enjoyed everything, perfect location to explore the surrounding areas on bikes.
Supermarket 100m away. Beach 150m away. Restaurants and bars 150m away.
Swimming pool quiet, camping site small with no children. Showers and toilets spotless.
Cedric was so friendly and helpful.
We could not of asked more from our stay, we will be returning.
Matt & Sarah- UK

Disliked Nothing

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Cleanest site you will ever stay on. Excellent location.

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Stacey B. 1 review

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION. The cleanliness EVERYWHERE. Fully serviced pitch. The pool area was spotless the showers were 5* They even have a microwave in the pot washing area. Can’t fault it. Great email communication. Will absolutely be back.

Disliked Nothing all sites need to be like this.

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A really delightful site next to racetrack and river

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Dave R. 26 reviews

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked This was our favourite site this year. Staff so welcoming and helpful. Excellent immaculate facilities. Great location by river with a short walk into town. Bread in the morning. We enjoyed a wonderful picnic in the ground of the nearby Chateau. We have good experiences of municipal sites in France.

Disliked Nothing

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Good value for money

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Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Well layed out site, clean showers, friendly staff. About a mile from the centre of town but an easy walk. Free WiFi.

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Great location with a nice walk…

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Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Great location with a nice walk along the river into Sable-sur-Sarthe. Great value for a campsite with a pool, play area and animals to feed. Nice spacious pitches. Well maintained. We try to come here every year!

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Features

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 Pétanque TV room Take away Tennis Watersports Wild swimming

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce Off licence Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Tents for hire Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent pitches

Themes

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Level site, no steep slopes

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Camping de L'Hippodrome

Allée du Québec

Sablé-sur-Sarthe

Sarthe

France

72300

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Paris CEST (GMT+02:00)

GPS

47.83103°N
0.33182°W

Route directions

Follow the signs from the city, rather than using GPS or satnavs that will take you on a shorter route that leads to a dead end.

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

There’s nothing like messing about on the river, and you can hire canoes, paddleboards and pedalos on the waterside to potter down the Sarthe, or stroll down to the quay for organised cruises past the grand 18th-century castle in Sablé-sur-Sarthe (five minutes’ walk). There’s masses for culture vultures too, with exhibitions on monastic life at Abbaye Saint-Pierre de Solesmes (10 minutes’ drive), and frescoes at St.Hilary Church in the medieval village of Asnières-sur-Vègre (20 minutes). Le Mans (an hour) mixes up Roman and Renaissance architecture, and in Angers (45 minutes) you can explore castles, museums and botanical gardens. Treat the kids to sea lion shows at Zoo de la Flèche (40 minutes), or take them deep underground to see prehistoric remains in the Valley of the Caves of Saulges (30 minutes). And who could resist the chance to dig into regional shortbread after a tour of one of Sablé-sur-Sarthe’s famous biscuit manufacturers?

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Camping de L'Hippodrome have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Camping de L'Hippodrome dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping de L'Hippodrome? There’s nothing like messing about on the river, and you can hire canoes, paddleboards and pedalos on the waterside to potter down the Sarthe, or stroll down to the quay for organised … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping de L'Hippodrome?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  7:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  7:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Camping de L'Hippodrome? From £4.72 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.