Camping La Venise de l'Ouest

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  • Dog-friendly site in La Ferté-Bernard with direct access to a lake
  • Le Mans 45 minutes’ drive; Perche Regional Natural Park 50 minutes
  • Close to a leisure centre with a supervised beach and canoe rental
Canals, lakes and the Huisne river make up the watery landscape around the town of La Ferté-Bernard, in the north-eastern corner of the Sarthe department. And on the edge of town (five minutes’ drive or a 20-minute walk) is peaceful Camping La Venise de l’Ouest (literally, ‘Venice of the West’). This is a good spot if you’re after a little R&R in the shade of tall trees, with the utmost exertion being a game of pétanque while the kids explore the play area, or a stroll with your four-legged friend. But that would mean missing out on what is arguably this site’s main selling point: its proximity to the water. La Venise de l’Ouest is about 50 metres from a lake where a couple of outfits hire canoes, paddleboards and sailing and pedal boats. The lake is a popular wild swimming hub, with a lifeguard on duty in July and August (afternoons only), and there are also areas for fishing. There’s plenty to do on terra firma, too. Adjacent to the site is a lakefront leisure centre with table tennis, sports courts (from beach volleyball, to football) and a skate park, as well as hiking and BMX trails. On site, the toilet block includes facilities for disabled guests, and there’s also a launderette and a drying room (a welcome feature after spending the entire day in the water), plus recycling points.

Site type

Tent sites 80
Caravan sites 80
Motorhome sites 80
Caravans for hire 13
Open all year
Please note
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. 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.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Reception is unmanned after 7 p.m.. Please inform the campground while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • This is a quiet campground/park: no music is allowed.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • If reception is closed 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.
  • The charging of electric vehicles is not permitted on site.

Languages spoken

English

French

Spanish

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Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Beach access 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 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 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

Themes

Budget/backpacker Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point Seasonal sites

Location

Camping La Venise de l'Ouest

Rue du Valmer

La Ferté-Bernard

Sarthe

France

72400

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Paris +0200 (GMT+02:00)

GPS

48.17574°N
0.64811°W

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

A medieval town with cobbled streets and half-timbered houses, La Ferté-Bernard spreads around the Eglise Notre Dame des Marais, a Gothic building with buttresses topped by elegantly decorated spires. Explore the town on foot or on the miniature train that runs in the summer months. Another splendid Gothic structure is the Cathedral of Saint Julian in Le Mans (45 minutes’ drive). Not far from the cathedral, the Musée de Tessé has collections of Egyptian artefacts and Renaissance art, while the Museum of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, on the outskirts of the city, explores the history of this renowned endurance car race next to the track where it happens. The Perche Regional Natural Park (50 minutes) is punctuated by pretty villages, castles and abbeys, as well as spectacular natural landscapes like the oak woods at Bellême forest (home to the 350-year-old Chêne de l’École oak tree), the peaceful Étang de la Benette pond, or the Tourbière de Commeauche peat bog, known for its wild orchids.

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  • Does Camping La Venise de l'Ouest have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Camping La Venise de l'Ouest dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping La Venise de l'Ouest? A medieval town with cobbled streets and half-timbered houses, La Ferté-Bernard spreads around the Eglise Notre Dame des Marais, a Gothic building with buttresses topped by elegantly decorated spires. Explore the town … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping La Venise de l'Ouest?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  2:30 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Camping La Venise de l'Ouest? From $24.47 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.