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.
  • 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.

Languages spoken

English

French

Open from Sat, Apr 5 to

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Cleanliness
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Wifi
9

100% would recommend this campground to a friend

100% would stay here again

What customers say

Praised for spotless facilities, spacious/private pitches & friendly staff. Guests loved the peace, pool/bar, and great location for town/river walks. Cycling routes noted. Minor issues: sat-nav directions, some shower controls.

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Arrival date (latest first)

A friendly , well situated and clean campsite with good facilities.

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Sian T.

Power optional grass campsite

Liked Friendly and helpful staff
Clean and good facilities
Easy walk into local town
Good sized pitches
Able to choose your own pitch

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent run site. Real value for money.

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Alun H.

Power optional grass campsite

Liked Everything. The staff are very friendly and work very hard. You get to choose your own pitch. We liked pitch 13 which was a big space for our family and our large tent. While we were staying, there were a mixture of tents, caravans and camper vans and there are some chalets on-site. The site is clean. The wifi is good. The facilities (two blocks of toilets/showers with washing up sinks) are cleaned regularly. The swimming pool area is really good and we loved using the pool and buying an ice cream at the Hippo bar. You get to order pastries and bread for the next day. There’s even some animals on the site (goats, sheep and chickens). And you can use the TV room which has a communal fridge and freezer. The site is in a quiet location near the river Sarthe and the hippodrome/sports facilities (which occasionally hosts horse racing - once during the two weeks we were there). Sablé is a 15 minute walk from the campsite along the river. It’s a small quiet town with a few restaurants and shops. There are big supermarkets nearby like L’Eclerc, Super U and Carrefour, easy to drive to. It’s easy to catch a train from Sablé to Paris which takes under 2 hours (we changed at Le Mans on the way there). It’s a 50 minute drive to Le Mans - worth seeing the lights in the old town in the summer (starts at 9.30pm). It’s an hour north of the Loire river. We visited the castle in Brissac. We enjoyed visiting Sainte Suzanne et Chammes, a pretty village 30 minutes north of the campsite with a fort overlooking the valley. We had a fantastic time at Camping de L’Hippodrome. A very well run site. And you even get to leave at your leisure on the final day. Definitely value for money.

Disliked Nothing

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Excellent wouldn’t hesitate to go back

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Teresa H.

Power optional grass campsite

Liked Lovely site, very clean & tidy. Huge pitches with good access. Friendly helpful staff. The site is on the river Sarthe & the walk along the racecourse brings you to the town passing the beautiful chateau. We have never done a municipal site before but will definitely do them again. Nice play area & swimming pool.

Disliked Nothing

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Absolutely wonderful site. Great facilities.

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Rebecca T.

Power optional grass campsite

Liked Absolutely loved this site. You can see the pride the staff have in their campsite. The staff were super helpful and friendly, the facilities were excellent and we loved our stay here. Unfortunately we were only passing through but I'd have been happy staying here much longer.

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Tudo muito limpo…

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Ronald v.

Power optional grass campsite

Liked Tudo muito limpo

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site. Great for cycling.

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Julie H.

Power optional grass campsite

Liked Largest pitch we have every stayed on. Very quiet site. Good, clean sanitary facilities. Small town with a handful of shops and restaurants.
Excellent cycling routes

Disliked Nothing

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Sauber und gepflegt Personal freundlich und…

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8 out of 10
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Anonymous

Power optional grass campsite

Liked Sauber und gepflegt
Personal freundlich und spricht Englisch
In der Nähe vom Zentrum gelegen
Stadt selber hat nicht viel zu bieten.
Leider viele Personen in der Stadt dennen man nicht im dunklen begegnen möchte
Aber dafür kann der Platz nichts

Disliked Mücken

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tout , personnel très gentil, camping…

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Lydia L.

Power optional grass campsite

Liked tout , personnel très gentil, camping très propre , calme

Disliked rien

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The space on the pitches. The…

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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

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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

Recommend to friends Visit again


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?

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 $6.31 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.