Camping de L'Hippodrome
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- 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
Site type
Tourist board rating
Admission
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Dogs
- 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.
- Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
General
- 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.
Occupancy
- 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.
Pool
- The outdoor swimming pool is open between 12/06 and 12/09 (subject to weather conditions).
Safety
- Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Languages spoken
English
French
Open from Sat 4 Apr to
Pitch types & availability
6

Electric optional grass pitch
6 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 10m width × 8m depth (80m²)
Arrival daysFrom €5.48 (€5.48) plus taxes or fees €2 (€2)
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Campétoile safari tent
2 people maximum
No dogs allowed
Arrival daysFrom €32.88 (€32.88) plus taxes or fees €2 (€2)
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Eco Nature 2 bedroom lodge (four person)
4 people maximum
No dogs allowed
Wifi at the unit/pitch 2 bedrooms
Dimensions: 13.1ft width × 19.7ft length
Arrival daysFrom €90.88 (€90.88) plus taxes or fees €2 (€2)
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Missouri 2 bedroom lodge (six person)
6 people maximum
No dogs allowed 2 bedrooms
Arrival daysFrom €120.88 (€120.88) plus taxes or fees €2 (€2)
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Missouri PMR 2 bedroom lodge (disabled friendly, six person)
6 people maximum
No dogs allowed 2 bedrooms
Arrival daysFrom €120.88 (€120.88) plus taxes or fees €2 (€2)
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Reviews
99% would recommend this site to a friend
100% would stay here again
What customers say
This is a well-maintained campsite with friendly and helpful staff. Guests praise the large, private pitches, clean facilities, and pleasant riverside location, offering a short walk to town. The swimming pool is a popular feature, though some find it a little cold. Minor issues include limited bar opening hours and occasional shower button annoyances. Directions to the site should be followed carefully, ignoring GPS. Overall, it offers great value and a peaceful stay.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews.
Last updated 18/08/2026
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Quiet site. Choose your pitch on…
Electric optional grass pitch
Liked Quiet site. Choose your pitch on arrival.
Pitch very large. Clean sanitary facilities with no issues. Small outdoor pool. Nice small town 10 minute bike ride away with bars and restaurants.
Disliked Nothing
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Loved the location. Pool was clean.…
Electric optional grass pitch
Liked Loved the location. Pool was clean. Toilet facilities were very good. Clean and well maintained. Quiet pitches that were flat , massive and you could choose where to go. Staff were very friendly and helpful all the time. Will return
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Staff, swimming pool , amenities…
Electric optional grass pitch
Liked Staff, swimming pool , amenities
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Friendly staff, good size pitches and…
Electric optional grass pitch
Liked Friendly staff, good size pitches and a great pool
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Great site, facilities superb, staff very…
Electric optional grass pitch
Liked Great site, facilities superb, staff very friendly and helpful and a brilliant location
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Huge emplacements and could choose your…
Electric optional grass pitch
Liked Huge emplacements and could choose your own on arrival, friendly staff, very clean lovely pool. Close to a lovely town centre
Disliked N/a
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L'accueil est parfait ! Efficace et…
Electric optional grass pitch
Liked L'accueil est parfait ! Efficace et souriants... Les enfants ont adoré la piscine et nous aussi ! Amélie, Robin et Max sont une belle équipe !
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Great stop over camp site, staff are great!
Electric optional grass pitch
Liked Staff were excellent. Really friendly and helpful
Disliked Camp site was tight when towing a caravan . Curbs are high so you are unable to motor move caravans onto pitch so would need to be good at reversing your caravan onto a pitch!
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Great campsite with a lovely small swimming pool.
Electric optional grass pitch
Liked Excellent campsite can’t fault it
Disliked Nothing
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Great facilities and perfect for what we needed as a stopover
Electric optional grass pitch
Liked The pool and the facilities were great, the staff were really friendly. The park was well maintained and generally all tidy
Disliked Not a huge amount with him walking distance, the local shop isn't particularly great
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Features
Dogs 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 Pétanque TV room Take away Tennis Watersports Wild swimmingAmenities 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 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 Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Large (51-200 pitches)Accessibility
Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Level site, no steep slopesNearby 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 nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Motorhome service point Water hook-up points for tourersLocation
Camping de L'Hippodrome
Allée du Québec
Sablé-sur-Sarthe
Sarthe
France
72300
Timezone
Europe/Paris CEST (GMT+02:00)
GPS
47.83103°N
0.33182°W
Route directions
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
Food and drink
- La Flambée 0.5 mi
- Soleil d'Asie 0.6 mi
- New Dehli 0.6 mi
- L'Amphora 0.6 mi
- La Terrasse 0.6 mi
- La Tête Ailleurs 0.6 mi
- Le Softail 0.6 mi
- La Sablésienne 0.7 mi
- Chez Tante Alice 0.7 mi
- Le Ryad 0.9 mi
Parks and play
- Parc du Château 0.5 mi
- Jardin Public 0.9 mi
- Parc du Saint-Sepulcre 2.9 mi
- Parc et bassin de Auvers-le-Hamon 4.7 mi
- Parc et bassin de Auvers-le-Hamon 4.9 mi
- Jardin des Chanoines 6 mi
Public transport
- Centre Aquatique 0.3 mi
- Jean Soubigou 0.3 mi
- Anjou 0.5 mi
- Abreuvoir 0.5 mi
- Église 0.5 mi
- République 0.6 mi
- Briand 0.6 mi
- Rémy Lambert 0.6 mi
- Montreux 0.6 mi
- Haute-Folie 0.6 mi
Local services
- Pharmacie de l'Île 0.6 mi
- Pharmacie Élizé 0.6 mi
- Pharmacie de Montreux 0.6 mi
- Carrefour 0.8 mi
- Pharmacie du Maine 0.8 mi
- Centre de soins en santé mentale (CMP) 1.1 mi
- Santé au Travail 72 - Centre de consultation 2 1.1 mi
- Clinique FSEF 1.1 mi
- Santé au Travail 72 - Centre de consultation 1 1.3 mi
- La Borne E. Leclerc 1.5 mi
Groceries
- Carrefour Market 0.8 mi
- Carrefour Market - Drive 0.8 mi
- Netto 0.9 mi
- Festicave 1.2 mi
- Stokbox 1.2 mi
- Lidl 1.2 mi
- Biocoop 1.3 mi
- V and B 1.4 mi
- E.Leclerc 1.4 mi
- Super U 1.6 mi
Family days out
- Château de Sablé 0.5 mi
- Château de la Hartempied 1.6 mi
- Manoir de Gautret 2.6 mi
- Manoir de Vrigné 3.4 mi
- Château de Bois-Dauphin 4.1 mi
- Manoir de Gennetay 5.2 mi
- Manoir de la Cour 6 mi
- Les Tourettes 6 mi
- Abbaye cistercienne de Bellebranche 6 mi
- Manoir de la Perrine de Cry 6.1 mi
What’s nearby
- Leclerc 1.4 mi
- Golf de Sablé-Solesmes 1.6 mi
- Chez Alice 6 mi
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?
Read moreCamping 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. - How much does it cost to stay at Camping de L'Hippodrome? From £4.69 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.
