Les Pieds sur Terre, le Nez dans les Haies, la Tête dans les Étoiles

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Camping field lined by trees
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Camping field lined by trees
The campsite
Spacious grass pitches

  • 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
If you’re looking to get far, far away from everybody, you’ve in the right place. Pitch up at Les Pieds sur Terre, le Nez dans les Haies, la Tête dans les Étoiles, and chances are your only neighbours will be cows and ponies, for here you’re deep in the Sarthe countryside, where you can kick back, wake up to birdsong and doze off accompanied by the croaking of frogs. This site is not your typical tourist site, as it involves camping in the owner's garden. There’s little traffic hereabouts, but that’s not to say the site is isolated. An easy 10 minutes’ drive from the A28 motorway, it’s near the rural village of Ballon-Saint-Mars (five minutes), where you can pick up local produce in the market, fetch your daily baguette from the bakery or have a sundowner at the local bar. At your disposal at the campsite is a flat expanse of camping field, partially shaded by mature trees and lined with hedges. Take advantage of the communal picnic table on warm days, rustle up a barbecue (firewood is available on site) or huddle up around the campfire to watch the dark skies glitter with stars on clear nights. If the weather should turn against you, there’s a small communal chalet for shelter, and another larger room in the same block as the shower facilities. Now back to those birds. During your time on this sustainably run site – carefully managed by Ludovic with eco-diversity in mind – hopefully you’ll get to see and hear robins, magpies, blackbirds, woodpeckers, jays and nightingales.

Campground type

Caravan sites 6
Tent sites 6
RV & Motorhome sites 6
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • No bachelor/bachelorette 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.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

French

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Reviews

9.8

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Peaceful

99% would recommend this campground to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

A peaceful, well-kept rural campsite with eco-friendly vibes. Ludovic's exceptional hospitality is a highlight – generous & super helpful. Clean facilities with thoughtful touches. Great for a chill-out, though the entrance can be tricky for big rigs (owner's aware). Many keen to return.

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Vanessa P.

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Liked Super emplacement, dans un endroit très bien entretenu. L'hôte était aux petits soins. Je recommande

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Pleasant inexpensive little no-frills site, great for overnight stop

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Larry V.

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Liked Ludovic (Proprieter).. Very helpful and accommodating. Speaks perfect English too!
Rustic nature of site
Very laid-back atmosphere

Disliked Rather challenging entry and exit to site for larger outfits. In fairness our caravan is 8 metres long x 8 feet wide, and with some maneuvering managed it.

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Host Ludovic was so welcoming. Lovely…

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Phoebe J.

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Liked Host Ludovic was so welcoming. Lovely quiet site. Great hot shower.

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From the manager: Hello Phoebe.
Thank you for your comment.
I'm happy if you enjoyed your stay.
I will welcome you a next time with a great pleasure 🙂
See you soon!

Lovely rural location, welcoming host, thoughtful touches

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Jaap S.

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Liked Warm welcome, generous and thoughtful host, lovely surroundings, quiet location.

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From the manager: Hello Jaap,
I was pleased to meet you.
I'm glad if you enjoyed your stay 🙂
See you soon🙂

We had such a wonderful stay…

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eva S.

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Liked We had such a wonderful stay here! The host was extremely kind and helpful, making us feel welcome right from the start. The campsite itself is beautifully maintained, surrounded by greenery and so peaceful – the perfect place to relax and unwind.
The area is tranquil, with plenty of space to sit back and enjoy nature.Everything was calm, quiet, and very comfortable.

If you’re looking for a place to recharge in a serene and beautiful setting with a host who truly cares, this is the spot. Highly recommended!
Merci beaucoup Ludovic 💚

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From the manager: Thank you Eva for this lovely comment.
I will be pleased to welcome you again🤗
See you soon🙂

Great host, lovely site with clean facilities in a lovely area.

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David W.

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Liked Ludovic is the perfect host and nothing is too much trouble. He even lent me a blanket because I said I was cold on my first night. We share an interest in plants and he has grown all but the large conifer trees on his site. The cooking area and other facilities are very clean and I could not ask for more.

Disliked There was nothing I disliked and shope and fuel station are in the village 1km from the campsite. I will return when visiting France again, soon I hope.

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From the manager: Thank you for your comment🤗
It was a real pleasure to discuss with you about the campsite's plants.
I hope to do it again soon!

Beautiful site with clean facilities and the perfect host.

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Beverley K.

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Liked Beautiful peaceful stay.
Ludovic is extremely friendly and welcoming.
Stunning land and perfect amenities available. Look forward to staying again in the future!

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From the manager: Thank you very much for your kind review 🤗
I was pleased to welcome you.
Thank you for your kindness and your respect.
See you next year😉

Lovely peaceful location has everything you…

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Tracey C.

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Liked Lovely peaceful location has everything you need plus more. Owner very helpful and made us feel more than welcome. Love the eco friendly touches. Will definitely re book and highly recommend. No WiFi but that wasn’t a must for us

Disliked There was nothing we disliked

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From the manager: Thank you so much Tracey for your review.
I was pleased to welcome you.
See you soon 🙂

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Anonymous

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From the manager: Thank you Ursula.
Your band and you were very kind and very respectful. A pleasure to welcome you🙂

Great little campsite! 🏕️

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Pippa H.

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Liked We liked it so much that we went back! Ludovic gave us such a lovely welcome. The facilities were everything we needed for a comfortable stay. It is a reasonably priced rural campsite with well-maintained flat pitches. During our trip around France we visited 7 campsites and this was a favourite - that is why we chose to go back on our return to the UK too!

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From the manager: Hello Pippa .
Your comment makes me proud and happy.
Thank you so much🤗🤗

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 Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available 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 sites

Themes

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Remote location Wild camping

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby

Location

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

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Paris +0200 (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.

Local attractions

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. Other alfresco pursuits include hiking, mountain biking and horse-riding trails, all on way-marked tracks close to the campsite. If you’re staying local, combine exercise with a potter around the verdant parkland at the Donjon de Ballon (five minutes), and explore the once-fortified medieval chateau itself if you’re visiting in summer. Another historic building to check out nearby is the peaceful Royal Abbey of Epau (half an hour), known for the beauty of its Cistercian architecture and stained-glass windows. And of course a visit to Le Mans (35 minutes) should be considered too. You might be lucky enough to hit town when the famed annual 24-hour car race is on (in June), but this is a historic place with plenty to enthral any time of year. You can see remains of the Gallo-Roman walls, stroll by half-timbered houses within the Old Town and get your fill of vintage sports cars in the interactive Museum of the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

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?
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Les Pieds sur Terre, le Nez dans les Haies, la Tête dans les Étoiles? From $35.50 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.