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

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

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98% would recommend this site to a friend

100% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a well-maintained campsite with friendly, helpful staff and spacious, private pitches. Guests praise its excellent location, a short walk from town along the river, and its clean facilities, including a good pool. It's ideal for families and provides good value. Minor issues mentioned include limited bar hours and occasional difficulty with shower buttons, but overall feedback is overwhelmingly positive.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Great stop over camp site, staff are great!

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Anonymous

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!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great campsite with a lovely small swimming pool.

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JON C. 2 reviews

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Excellent campsite can’t fault it

Disliked Nothing

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Cleanliness of site Friendly staff Size of pitches…

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Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Cleanliness of site
Friendly staff
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Disliked Nothing

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would stay again

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Electric optional grass pitch

Liked pleasant helpful staff. good size plots which well enclosed. toilets showers clean as was whole of site and swimming pool, pricing good.

Disliked suggest more plots with electric points

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Personnel très agréable et un calme…

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Anonymous

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Personnel très agréable et un calme appréciable dans le camping.

Recommend to friends Visit again

would stay again if visiting the area.

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Amy H. 1 review

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked The helpful and friendly staff
Large pitches - we requested 2 next to eachother. We were saved 2 but we chose our own larger pitches when we arrived oy because our tents are bell and large.
Clean swimming pool and toilets and showers
Washing machine on site
Very quiet
Friendly fellow campers
Quiz night, visiting food trucks and the pool bar open in the afternoons
Sunday morning the kids got to feed the animals at the campsite which they loved.
Walks and fishing along the river
Easy walk into Sable Sur Sarthe - the town is pretty with nice bars, cafes and restaurants
Great location for swimming lakes. Brulon was the closest and had a market, food, live music and classic car show on the eve we visited.
The nicest lake was in Le Fleche which has white sand and a nice snack bar/food truck. Toilets are ok. There's a big play park and shade in the trees. You can hire pedalos, paddleboards and kayaks at all the lakes around €10-14

Disliked notning

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Lovely small site ideal for young…

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Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Lovely small site ideal for young children to explore safely. The shared facilities were clean, option to chose pitch, lots of shaded options and everything is close. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Swimming pool area is lovely. Only a 15 minute walk by the river to the town

Disliked Nothing the site was perfect

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An exceptional site for the price

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Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Liked everything . The site was very clean, toilet and shower facilities were excellent, the pool and bar area very nice. The site staff were very nice and always went above and beyond to help. The pitches were large and laid out lovely and divided by hedgerows.Finally the price was excellent for the quality and facilities on site.

Disliked Nothing to dislike

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Grand emplacement, calme et ombragé.…

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Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Grand emplacement, calme et ombragé.

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A beautifully maintained site 9with shaded…

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Electric optional grass pitch

Liked A beautifully maintained site 9with shaded pitches with demarcation hedging to all sides. The best municipal site we have stayed at. Max and Amelia really do make you feel welcome.

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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 £4.69 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.