Camping Le Parc de Vaux

7.3 8 reviews
Swimming pool
Swimming pool
Grass pitch in the woods
Grass pitches
Space for cars and tents
Spacious pitches
Plenty of greenery
Among the trees
Room to spread out
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  • Scenic family-friendly site on the banks of the Varenne
  • Normandie-Maine Regional Nature Park hiking trails from the site
  • Miniature golf, fishing and snack bar; next to municipal pool
Picture the scene: feet up, locally-brewed cider in hand, nothing but green in sight and the sound of a river flowing by... how does that sound? Have the lot by heading to Camping Le Parc de Vaux, a family-friendly site five minutes’ drive from the small Pays de la Loire town of Ambrières-les-Vallées in the department of Mayenne. As the site's in the Normandie-Maine Regional Nature Park and on the banks of the Varenne, there are plenty of green and watery explores around here. Hiking trails along towpaths and the Mayenne verges leave directly from the grounds, the St Loup vélorail starts within 10 minutes for pedallers and the 615-kilometre-long Vélo Francette cycle route passes five minutes away. There’s plenty of adventure to be had on site too – 18 holes of miniature golf to putt around on, pétanque and tennis courts for other precision ball games, a playground and climbing wall for the kids, a market every week, and a municipal swimming pool next door (free during high season) with slides for splashing times. During high season, there’s a snack bar and takeaway on site: make your way here for fries, pizza, paninis or ice cream to get energy back post-swims. Or pick up local eats in Ambrières-les-Vallées or Mayenne... including a cheese course or two – it’s somewhat of a speciality round these parts.

Site type

Rent a tent 5
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 5
Tent pitches 100
Touring caravan pitches 100
Motorhome pitches 100
Opens

Tourist board rating

Languages spoken

English

French

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Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house 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 Waterslide Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette 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

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

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

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Camping Le Parc de Vaux

35 Rue des Colverts

Ambrières-les-Vallées

Mayenne

France

53300

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

48.39206°N
-0.61706°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

Start stays in Ambrières-les-Vallées with a visit to the museum of the weavers (Musée des Tisserands) and a stop at Fieudière discovery farm to feed calves and meet the rabbits, chicken and goats. For animal encounters of a different sort, claim a spot on the Varenne riverbank and cast out a line, or pile the kids into the car for a jaunt to the Refuge de l’Arche zoo and visits to its lions, tigers and bears (woohoo), a little over an hour away. There are plenty of classic French châteaux nearby if seeing how royalty lived is your crowning joy: get slightly palindromic at Château de Lassay in Lassay-les-Châteaux and poke around the museum in Château de Mayenne, both within 15 minutes, then wander further afield for the sprawling Château de Fougères and the fab 13th-century Chateau de Bourgon. More history can be had at the archaeological museum and old Roman city of Jublains or the Royer Josselin museum of cider – very different experiences, but both worthwhile. Otherwise, opt for climbs and explores at Vallée Grottes de Saulges, just under an hour away, or make the crossing to the spectacular island town of Mont St Michel, an hour and a half from base.

Reviews

7.3

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Dans l'ensemble, c'était bien, bien situé près d'un lac, de sentier pédestre,…

Overall 6/10
Location 2
Value for money 2
Accommodation 4
Facilities / Activities 4
Customer service 4
Child friendliness 4
Cleanliness 2
Wifi 6
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Dans l'ensemble, c'était bien, bien situé près d'un lac, de sentier pédestre, vélo, par contre pour la piscine, c'est une piscine municipal et pas toujours libre pour les campeurs.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Do not book here stayed on 8 sites over 2 weeks this was the worst

Overall 2/10
Location 2
Value for money 2
Accommodation 2
Facilities / Activities No rating
Customer service 2
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness No rating
Wifi No rating
Neil M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass pitch

Liked: The only thing we liked was the pool ,which was a public municipal pool attached to the camp

Disliked: The pitch we were given ,the cafe/bar was very dirty they had very poor hygiene do not eat there .toilets showers were filthy and very outdated the wash facilities were filthy ,do not recommend at all

Recommend to friends Visit again

La situation, camping familial et très agréable avec emplacement sous les arbres…

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Cécile D. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: La situation, camping familial et très agréable avec emplacement sous les arbres et en bord de Mayenne

Disliked: Le snack pas propre

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly staff, good size pitches

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 8
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Jacqueline S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Fuss free stay, facilities onsite good .

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice site, not level but ok. Female owner not particularly welcoming

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 6
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 4
Customer service 6
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 4
Wifi 8
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Pitches were nicely divided
Swimming pool large

Disliked: Pool also open to public so got very busy

Recommend to friends Visit again

The wardens of the campsite were very welcoming and helpful. The pitches…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass pitch

Liked: The wardens of the campsite were very welcoming and helpful. The pitches were spacious. The campsite and facilities were very clean. The staff at the pool were very helpful. We would visit again

Disliked: I booked through pitchup and was charged 37 euros for 2 nights and 10 euros booking fee. We stayed an extra night and were only charged 18 euros 50. Not sure if the 10 euros was for pitchup or the campsite.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Site fine. Pitch up mark up high.

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Jonathan E. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Quiet pitch

Disliked: The site was €12 euros if booked directly, so the price nearly doubled using pitchup. That seemed a high mark up / commission so I will be careful to try to book direct in future. I don’t think that this “commission” was disclosed. The pool isn’t really part of the campsite, but next door in a public park and was very busy.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good location net to a small town (30mins walk) friendly staff.

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Margaret C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Nice location next to the river. Small snack bar on site, good for kayaking.

Disliked: Take your own toilet paper!

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Camping Le Parc de Vaux have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Camping Le Parc de Vaux dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping Le Parc de Vaux? Start stays in Ambrières-les-Vallées with a visit to the museum of the weavers (Musée des Tisserands) and a stop at Fieudière discovery farm to feed calves and meet the rabbits, chicken and … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping Le Parc de Vaux?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  noon –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  9 a.m.
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