Camping de L'Hippodrome

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Swimming pool
Pitches on site
Pool-side loungers
Tent on a spacious pitch

  • 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.

Campground type

Tent sites 65
Camper sites 65
RV sites 65
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 5
Mobile homes for rent 2
Rent a tent 2
Open now
Opens April 5

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • 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.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The outdoor swimming pool is open between 06/12 and 09/12 (subject to weather conditions).
  • Entertainment and activities are available between 07/15 and 08/15.
  • Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
  • 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.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • 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.

Languages spoken

English

French

Open from Sat, Apr 5 to

Campsite types & availability

Other campsite types

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100% would recommend this campground to a friend

100% would stay here again

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The space on the pitches. The quietness of the site. It was…

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Hayley c.

Power optional grass campsite

Liked The space on the pitches. The quietness of the site. It was lovely and peaceful! The bar and pool area. Even though we didn’t use the pool. The closeness to the town

Disliked Nothing

Excellent site, very clean, modern facilities

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Bronagh P.

Power optional grass campsite

Liked Very friendly staff excellent English spoken
In a good position for the river and local town. Swimming pool is spotless

Wish I booked more nights here for my tour.

Overall 9/10

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James S.

Power optional grass campsite

Liked Lovely site with easy walking access to town. Nice clean shower room and toilets. Easy access to river and if you have a small craft, there is a boat jetty right next to the site.
Very good washing machine in washroom.

Disliked As someone else has mentioned, do not follow sat nav for directions from Google once you arrive in Sable area, it will take you to a dead end. The site is clearly signposted so follow these and ignore sat nav.
If you need to use washing machine, make sure you buy a token for 5 euros, only when reception is open.

Well maintained site and facilities

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Susan S.

Power optional grass campsite

Liked Size of huge pitches; quiet; friendly staff; very clean facilities; morning bread deliveries; hot showers.

Disliked The town - felt uncomfortable walking back to site with youths hanging around riverside. (Site felt safe though)

Tout. Bonne accueil.…

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Sébastien F.

Power optional grass campsite

Liked Tout.
Bonne accueil.

Very clean facilities, peaceful, reception were very helpful. WiFi worked well. The…

Overall 10/10

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Hannah H.

Power optional grass campsite

Liked Very clean facilities, peaceful, reception were very helpful. WiFi worked well. The individual pitches were perfect for privacy.

Lovely site next to the river sarthe, great pitches and facilities

Overall 10/10

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Dave W.

Power optional grass campsite

Liked Pitch size and quality
Location
Immaculate facilities
Pool
Bar and activities
Friendly welcome
Kayaking

Polite staff clean pit hes and restrooms. No rushing to vacate pitch…

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Anonymous

Power optional grass campsite

Liked Polite staff clean pit hes and restrooms. No rushing to vacate pitch

Disliked Nothing

Great site, lots of kid's about but still very quiet. Well laid…

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Peter B.

Power optional grass campsite

Liked Great site, lots of kid's about but still very quiet. Well laid out with great facilities and helpful staff. Great local dog walks and very close to the town. We would fully recommend this site and hope to visit again soon.

Brilliant stay, definitely recommend.

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Nikki C.

Power optional grass campsite

Liked The pool was cold but clean and tidy.
The pitches were I think the best we've ever been in as had lots of room and privacy.
The staff were very helpful and accommodating.
Amenities building was always clean and toilet roll always restocked.
Would definitely recommend!

Disliked Nothing.


Features

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 Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent sites

Themes

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal fridge 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 Public transportation nearby

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

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 caravans

Location

Camping de L'Hippodrome

Allée du Québec

Sablé-sur-Sarthe

Sarthe

France

72300

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Paris +0200 (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?

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  7:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-park 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 $6.29 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.