Camping L'Oeil dans Le Rétro

9.2 12 reviews

Vintage themed site with kayak hire by the Sarthe river
Caves, canyons and Le Mans race circuit within 45 minutes' drive
Retro caravan snack bar; vintage films and entertainments in summer

Step back in time on the banks of the Sarthe... The folk at Camping L’Oeil dans Le Rétro have a special feeling for the past, and they’ve created a site that’s all about retro relaxation amid fine country surroundings. With tree-lined gardens and Les Deux Fonds, a tributary of the Sarthe river running right past the site, you’ll feel immersed in nature from the moment you arrive. Hire kayaks from the site to explore the waters, or head over to the peaceful meadow area, where you can lounge in antique recliners amid a sensory symphony of herbs, wild flowers and birds. When you’re in need of sustenance, step onto Le P’tit Bistro, the site’s restored caravan-diner, for snacks, drinks, ice creams and groceries amidst a little museum of old time curios and knickknacks. There’s no need to leave the past behind when the sun sets either, with vintage themed entertainments and silent movie nights laid on in the summer months. When you do decide to step into the 21st century, it’s a couple of minutes’ walk into the village of Vanoise and a five-minute drive to Parcé-sur-Sarthe where there are shops and supermarkets as well as numerous places to sip, sup and gaze at the Sarthe.

Campground type

Tourist board rating

Languages spoken

English

French

Nearby parks that are bookable on Pitchup.com

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Pétanque Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Local produce Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Themes

Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Camping L'Oeil dans Le Rétro

Place des Deux Fonds

Avoise

Sarthe

France

72430

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

47.86653°N
-0.20876°W

Route directions

To reach your destination with your GPS, please enter the following address: 22 rue Principale 72430 AVOISE.

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

Passing right by the site and featuring in most local place names, the Sarthe is an obvious port of call for boating, dipping, fishing, and bike rides and strolls along the banks. You needn’t stray very far from the river or your comfy quarters to see some interesting sights: take in the medieval frescoes and mosaic gardens at Asnières-sur-Vègre five minutes’ drive away, then make for the Benedictine Abbey of Saint Peter in Solesmes (10 minutes), a 10th-century pile that’s home to sacred art and (if you time it right) soul stirring services in Gregorian chant. The 10th century seems like recent times compared to the stillness of Saulges (half an hour): wander the wooded canyons amid black sheep and aurochs then visit the prehistoric paintings in the caves. If you prefer things noisier, make time to visit Le Mans, whose race track hosts regular car and truck meets and a sizeable museum as well as the famed 24 Hours circuit. There’s a go-kart track next door if you want a race yourself. Should you be seeking peace after that, the lakeside leisure base at Mansigné (half an hour) has pedalos, fishing and simple snoozes on the beach alongside bike rides and nature walks. Also half an hour away, for wildlife that’s a touch wilder, you can hang with the hippos and beam at the bears at Zoo de La Flèche.

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Quirky site only stayed one nite but slept well nice and peaceful,would…

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	6
Wifi	6

alison b. Sep 2023

Powered grass campsite (comfort)

Liked: Quirky site only stayed one nite but slept well nice and peaceful,would recommend to friends and owner was lovely

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From the manager: Thank you for your comment and your compliments. Looking forward to welcoming you again.

Everything - what a wonderful site! Absolutely gorgeous spot on the banks…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	4

Anonymous Aug 2023

Power optional grass campsite

Liked: Everything - what a wonderful site! Absolutely gorgeous spot on the banks of the river. Peaceful, relaxing and idyllic. The retro caravans gave it a quirky feel which we loved. The owner was super friendly. Nothing much in the village (apart from a restaurant which looked great and we will try next time) but nearby Parce sur Sarthe had everything we needed (including fabulous boulangerie) for our onward journey the next day.

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From the manager: Thank you for all your compliments, we look forward to welcoming you again.

Lovely peaceful campsite in a beautiful location by the river

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	6

Simon M. Aug 2023

Powered grass campsite (comfort)

Liked: Location, friendly welcome, basic but clean facilities

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From the manager: Thank you for your comment, we look forward to welcoming you next time.

Quiet location by the river Clean facilities Friendly welcome Level pitches…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Simon M. Aug 2023

Powered grass campsite (comfort)

Liked: Quiet location by the river
Clean facilities
Friendly welcome
Level pitches

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From the manager: Thank you for your comment, we look forward to welcoming you again.

Le cadre rivière. L insolite de la caravane L imprévu des…

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	6
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	6
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Aug 2023

Bourgeois B36 on-site trailer

Liked: Le cadre rivière.
L insolite de la caravane
L imprévu des bateaux qui passent
L emplacement spacieux
L intimité des espaces
Le cadre du village
La tranquillité

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From the manager: Merci pour vos commentaires élogieux, au plaisir de vous accueillir de nouveau.

lovely site

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	6
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	6

Anonymous Aug 2023

Power optional grass campsite

Liked: quirky style of site, very friendly welcome, relaxed atmosphere.

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From the manager: Thank you for your comment, I am glad that you enjoyed your stay at campsite.

Beautiful sight with a great retro theme and helpful staff

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	6
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Jul 2023

Power optional grass campsite

Liked: The guy running the place was super friendly and helpful (and had great glasses!) the site was small and in a great setting right next to the river and our pitch was close to electric and water. The retro vans were ace, I'll be coming back to stay in one another time!

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From the manager: Thank you for your complimentary comment. Looking forward to welcoming you next time. Cordially

Excellent pitching site, friendly staff, spacious pitches.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Andy H. Jul 2023

Powered grass campsite (comfort)

Liked: We stumbled across this labour of love and we are pleased that we did! This was a wonderful site and the perfect stop off with our three children and two dogs.

The sight was clean and the pitches perfectly positioned to enjoy the array of beautiful retro campers. A park close by and plenty of space of all.

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From the manager: Thank you for all your compliments on my campsite. I wish you happy holidays in France. Cordially

Lovely, quiet and quirky site.

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Karl G. Aug 2022

Power optional grass campsite

Liked: Very friendly and quirky site. So quiet and peaceful. Good size pitches with options of being in the sun or shade.

Disliked: Location was a little hard to find as the sign is small, but it is at the back of the car park.

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From the manager: Thank you Karl for your comment and your remark on the signage of the campsite. We will take this into account in the improvements we need to make. Looking forward to welcoming you again. Cordially

Reasonable site, few facilities. Friendly manager.

Overall	6/10
Location	8
Value for money	6
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	4
Customer service	6
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Aug 2022

Power optional grass campsite

Liked: Okay

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From the manager: Hello Adrian, Thank you for your comment. Happy end of summer to you.

Frequently asked questions

Does Camping L'Oeil dans Le Rétro have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Camping L'Oeil dans Le Rétro dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Camping L'Oeil dans Le Rétro? Passing right by the site and featuring in most local place names, the Sarthe is an obvious port of call for boating, dipping, fishing, and bike rides and strolls along the banks. … Read more