Camping Le Lac des Varennes

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Lake view
Pitches lakeside
Private beach
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Lake view
Pitches lakeside
Private beach

  • Family-friendly and lakeside site with its own private beach
  • Next to a leisure lake with second beach and many free activities
  • Fishing, terrace bar, snack bar, shop and library
A beach, a beach, a lush sandy beach – and all the sole domain of site guests too (yes, at this point you're allowed to do a smug little dance). The sands are the private beach belonging to Camping du Lac des Varennes in the Loire valley, in the southern part of the Sarthe department and 10 minutes' stroll from the pretty wine-producing town of Marçon. And a reason for smug little dance numero deux? There's a second, public, beach at your disposal too, part of the leisure centre alongside the site where you can whizz down the waterslide or have hours of sailing, boating, archery, wall climbing, horse riding or whacking balls about the miniature golf and tennis areas. All leisure centre activities are free for site guests. Camping du Lac des Varennes is between the left bank of the lush Loire river and the 50-hectare Lac des Varennes, within easy reach of the huge forest of Bercé and its 300 kilometres of trails. Kids are especially well catered for here at the July and August club where they can join in with treasure hunts, take part in shows and games, or get messy with crafts, drawing and face painting. For all ages, a packed entertainment and activities programme runs all day long in summer. A terrace bar overlooking the lake and a snack bar near the beach both take care of eats in splendid surroundings, or you could fire up a barbecue pitchside for more of the same. The site also has a bread delivery service, a shop and – another happy dance – a library where you can borrow or swap books, comics and magazines.

Campground type

Tent sites 170
Camper sites 170
RV sites 170
Mobile homes for rent 24
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Open now
Opens April 1

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (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.
  • The restaurant is open between 07/01 and 08/31.
  • Entertainment and activities are available between 07/04 and 08/26.
  • The grocery shop is open between 07/01 and 08/31.
  • Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • Reception is unmanned after 6 p.m.. Please inform the park while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.

Languages spoken

English

French

Open from Tue, Apr 1 to

Campsite types & availability

Accommodation

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Reviews

8.8

Overall rating from 45 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
 9
Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
 9
Child friendliness
 9
Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Lake and/or mountain

89% would recommend this campground to a friend

87% would stay here again

What customers say

This well-kept campsite offers lovely lakeside spots with ample, level pitches, many with direct lake access/views. Staff are friendly & helpful, amenities include a bar/restaurant, and there are plenty of kids' activities. While the natural setting & swimming lake shine, some found restrooms dated & noted noise/bin issues. Great for watersports & exploring.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

Reviews page 1 of 5
Arrival date (latest first)

Great location for cycling & a lovely lake

Overall

9 out of 10
Location
 9
Value for money
 10
Accommodation
 10
Facilities / Activities
 7
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 10
Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Louise R.

Power optional grass campsite

Liked The lake and scenery is beautiful.
The food at the restaurant is good.
We stop here for one night on the way down to the south of France every year and we always say we should stay longer.
The man made beach is great.
It’s so beautiful in the morning 🌅
There was a bouncy castle for the kids and live music in the evening.

Disliked No toilet paper in the toilets and they are mixed. I don’t mind but my teenage step daughter felt uneasy about it.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The pitch size was really good. Nice view of the lake.…

Overall

8 out of 10
Location
 8
Value for money
 10
Accommodation
 8
Facilities / Activities
 10
Customer service
 No rating
Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
 7
Wifi
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Anonymous

Power optional grass campsite

Liked The pitch size was really good. Nice view of the lake. Close to the velo route and a half hour bike ride to the nearest town with supermarkets and restaurants. Entertainment on all the nights we was there which was good

Disliked The toilet block was not the best. But was cleaned frequently.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great place to stay very helpful people

Overall

9 out of 10
Location
 9
Value for money
 9
Accommodation
 8
Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 9
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
 10
Kevin C.

Power optional grass campsite

Liked The lake had a beach & good fishing although we only caught catfish no sign of carp a couple of local fisherman did tell us they had had some nice carp in the past, there is plenty of activities on site, the staff where all vary pleasant Abbie at reception speaks English and was very helpful.

Disliked The big hill we cycled up going into town

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site We booked a extra night stay

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
 8
Value for money
 10
Accommodation
 10
Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 10
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
 10
Michelle P.

Power optional grass campsite

Liked Very peaceful
Lovely site

Disliked Toilets and showers need updating

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hello Michelle,
Thank you for your appreciation.
We are happy
See you

Good sized pitches. Lovely lake and sporting facilities…

Overall

6 out of 10
Location
 7
Value for money
 7
Accommodation
 7
Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
 8
Wifi
 9
Sue J.

Power optional grass campsite

Liked Good sized pitches. Lovely lake and sporting facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

Una pena que no se hayan reformado.

Overall

9 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Accommodation
 7
Facilities / Activities
 5
Customer service
 9
Child friendliness
 10
Cleanliness
 8
Wifi
 8
Santiago B.

Power optional grass campsite

Liked Buenos días el sitio es extraordinario la belleza del lago y bastante sitio para la
caravana y el coche y además el suelo de hierba que en otros sitios es gravilla.

Disliked Los aseos y las duchas o te sale el agua hirviendo o te sale fría y además no puedes regular.

Recommend to friends Visit again

good size pitch…

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8 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Steve H.

Power optional grass campsite

Liked good size pitch

Disliked geese dropping everywhwere

Recommend to friends Visit again

Horrible stay

Overall

2 out of 10
Location
 2
Value for money
 2
Accommodation
 2
Facilities / Activities
 2
Customer service
 6
Child friendliness
 2
Cleanliness
 2
Wifi
 2
VENITA D.

Power optional grass campsite

Liked Nothing

Disliked We arrived 19h30 after reception had closed at 19h00. Reception staff was friendly and helpful and could speak English. That is the only plus for this campsite. We took a wrong turn, got stuck in the mud, it was dark already ~ no campsite lighting, no-one around to show us to our campsite. The bathrooms is horrible, looks clean but stink of urine (so it is really not cleaned for a while), cob webs and spiders are taking over the bathroom ~ I brushed my teeth outside, it was safer!!! No toilet paper and no sign on the door...so I pressume it is a unisex bathroom. The shower stalls has no shelving for your staff so not sure how you will get dressed in it without a stanger of the opposite sex seeing you naked. WILD CAMPING would have been a better option. If you pay for facilities you expect to find clean comfortable showers and at least TOILET PAPER!!!! There appears to be no quiet time in the site, the neighbouring site came home after 23h00 and chatted loudly till almost 01h00. The site is a mud hole!!!!!!!! I will never return and never recommend this place!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site for exploring the area no relaxing by the lake.

Overall

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

Power optional grass campsite

Liked The area that the campsite is located has some beautiful villages. Lake looked lovely and so easily accessible from pitch.

Disliked Pizza was a bit undercooked!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Loves this site. English speaking reception who were able to help us…

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10 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Lisa J.

Power optional grass campsite

Liked Loves this site. English speaking reception who were able to help us with lots of questions we had.
Amazing 4km dog walk around the lake.
So much to do and see on site.
Headed down South after staying here but have booked to stay again for 2 nights on our return north.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 Waterslide Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat 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 Lake and/or mountain Peaceful

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)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horseback riding nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point

Location

Camping Le Lac des Varennes

Route du Port Gautier

Saint Lezin

Marçon

Sarthe

France

72340

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

47.71167°N
0.49977°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

This is lush land for hiking and biking, along the Loire riverbanks or among the hundreds of kilometres of trails in the vast forest of Bercé about 25 minutes away. Bercé is a famed and ancient place covering 5,400 hectares, with paths for walking, cycling, mountain biking and horse riding; plenty of picnic spots and – do go to say bonjour – mighty oak tree Boppe, which is around 700 years old. If it's vineyards and vino you seek, drive for about 50 minutes to the east to reach the AOC wine region of the Côteaux du Loir, where Chenin blanc and Pineau d'Aunis (or Chenin noir) grapes are grown for white, red and rosé wines. About an hour from the site, pick up a few bottles of red at Saumur, or wander along the Thouet river from Saumur to the wine cellars of Saint-Hilaire-Saint-Florent. Town days in Tours are 45 minutes' drive to the south.

Offers

Tent pitchTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome or campervan pitch
Power optional grass campsite
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Conditions apply - see campsite type section for details

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Camping Le Lac des Varennes have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Camping Le Lac des Varennes dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping Le Lac des Varennes? This is lush land for hiking and biking, along the Loire riverbanks or among the hundreds of kilometres of trails in the vast forest of Bercé about 25 minutes away. Bercé is … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping Le Lac des Varennes?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Camping Le Lac des Varennes? From $17.94 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.