When can I check in and check out of Camping de la Forêt?

Camping and touring Arrive: 2:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: noon Read more

How much does it cost to stay at Camping de la Forêt?

From R273.64 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Camping de la Forêt

View prices & book Last booked 22 hours ago 8.9 65 reviews

Direct access to the lake from the site (added by manager 04 Nov 2022)

Peaceful site in a national forest with a swimming and fishing lake
In Normandie-Maine park, a five-minute drive from Sillé-le-Guillaume
Playground, TV room, library, badminton, volleyball and pétanque

After a stay in Sarthe’s Normandie-Maine regional park, on the edge of a swimming and fishing lake, and at the crossroads of hiking, biking and horse-riding paths? If this has you nodding your head excitably, make your way to Camping de la Forêt. Whether your plans are to potter around the Pays de la Loire with family or friends, this site a five-minute drive from the village of Sillé-le-Guillaume is grand for recharging your batteries while surrounded by nature. Alternatively, rev things up a touch with the range of outdoor activities organised in the local area, from rock and tree climbing to mountain biking and kayaking. Less keen on sports and more into scouting out some scenic spots? Go further north into the Alpes Mancelles region to wander the wooded hills and valleys hereabouts. Trekking trails start right from the park too – simply ask staff for info on recommended routes. If all this is sounding a tad too tiring, stay on site and chill out with leisurely games of pétanque, table tennis and table football, then move indoors and browse for a book in the library or turn on the telly in the TV room and flick through the channels. Feeling sluggish? Shake things up with games on the volleyball and badminton courts; energetic enfants have a playground to whizz around and entertainment for the whole family is organised in the warmer months.

Site type

Open now

Tourist board rating

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (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.
Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
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.

Languages spoken

English

French

Open from Fri, 29 Mar to Fri, 27 Sept 2024

Pitch types & availability

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Small view of the part of the site we used

The nearby lake. it is not part of the campsite.

Very quiet and private. Clean toilet and shower facilities…

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

Sophie R. Sept 2024

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Very quiet and private. Clean toilet and shower facilities

Disliked: Reception closed for the duration of stay, only accessible by calling a contact number.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The staff, the setting and the facilities…

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

Arton M. Sept 2024

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: The staff, the setting and the facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

lovely site for a peaceful stay, clean facilities, good pitches

Overall	6/10
Location	6
Value for money	6
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities	2
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	6
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Kathryn C. Aug 2024

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Peaceful Lake was lovely. Pitches were good sized and fairly level. The few activities available around the lake were good and reasonably priced - mini golf, pedalos, pony riding. But we were definitely expecting more around from what we had read. Site had a good small playground, there was a bigger adventure playground 5 mins walk away near the lake. Facilities were kept clean and tidy. Staff were friendly and helpful. Ordering croissants for the next day was easy and they were tasty.

Disliked: We found the advertising a little misleading - it said there was lots of activities on for children and a small shop/takeaway on site. In reality there was no entertainment and it wasnt even possible to buy water on site. The food truck was a health food type thing - no good for fussy children (or adults!) Unfortunately we didn’t manage to enjoy the lakeside beach as the weather was not good but this would definitely have been good in the sun!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Camping très propre, personnel très accueillant, emplacement vraiment grand, sanitaire propre. Vraiment…

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

Anonymous Aug 2024

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Camping très propre, personnel très accueillant, emplacement vraiment grand, sanitaire propre. Vraiment je recommande le camping, nous y retournerons dès que l’occasion s’y présentera. Au bord du lac, avec les activités avec des enfants en bas âge c’est top !

Recommend to friends Visit again

Bosplaats bij speeltuin…

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

Anonymous Aug 2024

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Bosplaats bij speeltuin

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quiet, relaxing and green

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

Monika C. Aug 2024

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Spacious pitches, greenery and tree cover, proximity to the lake and supermarket, very nice sanitary facilities. And free WiFi!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Location bellissima…

Overall	6/10
Location	10
Value for money	6
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	2
Customer service	2
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	2
Wifi	2

Anonymous Aug 2024

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Location bellissima

Disliked: Pulizia zero

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice location but tent side was so warm during day…

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

Nasrin A. Aug 2024

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Nice location but tent side was so warm during day

Recommend to friends Visit again

Horrendous. Was not let in after 7pm with no phone calls answered.

Overall	2/10
Location	2
Value for money	2
Accommodation	2
Facilities / Activities	2
Customer service	2
Child friendliness	2
Cleanliness	2
Wifi	2

Hannah G. Aug 2024

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Nothing

Disliked: Was not let in to camp as arrived 15mins after reception closed and none of the contact numbers from the email or pasted onto the entrance door worked. no response from site after emailing multiple times. Had to drive around to find somewhere else that evening. Unacceptable customer service. If you expect to have any issues or delay don’t bother booking here as you won’t be let it. DO NOT have any unplanned stops or emergencies.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The layout was good and we could pick our pitch. The facilities…

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

Ron G. Jul 2024

Electric grass pitch

Liked: The layout was good and we could pick our pitch. The facilities were good for w/c and showers . Washing/ tumble dryer on site at a reasonable cost. Walk out of the site and there's a great walk around the lake. A 5 minute walk along the lake and there is a man made beach with snack bar.

Disliked: None

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 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 Local produce 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

Forest Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point

Location

Camping de la Forêt

1926 Route de Sillé Plage

Sillé Le Guillaume

Sarthe

France

72140

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

48.20955°N
-0.1345°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

Tour the teeny-tiny old towns and villages in this rural area, beginning with the closest – Sillé-le-Guillaume, five minutes’ drive – for the massive medieval château, then roam the ramparts of another old castle at Fresnay-sur-Sarthe (20 minutes), stopping by the Headdress Museum to poke around the curious collection on display here. The village of Saint-Céneri-le-Gérei (30 minutes) is known for a fresco-filled 11th-century church set above a river; if you’re more taken by towns, amble around Alençon’s UNESCO-registered centre with a fine art museum exploring the history of its lace-making heritage. To please the nippers, Zoo de La Flèche has 1,200 animals including rarities like white tigers, polar bears and red pandas. The habitats here are designed to mimic the natural environments of the creatures – look out for landscapes ranging from the Argentinian pampas to the Australian bush. Guaranteed to up the pace, Le Mans (50 minutes) is a gem in the region, especially if you’re keen on racing. Delve into the history of the city's renowned 24 Hours of Le Mans motor race at the 24 Hours of Le Mans Museum, and have a go on the simulator rides and go-karts at the racetrack.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
All guests spending the night at the park must present their ID at the reception desk and sign registration forms.

Dogs

A valid vaccination certificate must accompany your dog.

General

Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.

Dogs

Dogs are prohibited from main facilities and amenities.
Dogs must be kept on leashes and supervised at all times.

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.

Reception

If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

General

In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.

Occupancy

No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

Vehicles

No vehicle movement between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m..
Only one car is to be parked at the site. Extra vehicles must be parked in the designated area.

Safety

Open fires are prohibited.

General

Public areas are non-smoking.
Quiet hours must be respected between 11 p.m. and 8 a.m..

Reception

Reception is open from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 2:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. between 29/03 - 30/06 and 01/09 - 27/09.
Reception is open from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 2:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. between 01/07 et 31/08.

Vehicles

The car is only included in the rate if you are travelling with a camper, trailer tent or tent. If you wish to bring a car along with your motorhome/RV, please select the extra.

General

The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behavior is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
The park is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.

Dogs

The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (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.

Vehicles

Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.

Admission

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

Units will be allocated on arrival.

Visitors

Visitors’ cars are not permitted on site.
Visitors must leave the premises by 11 p.m..

Dogs

Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.

Payment terms

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

Does Camping de la Forêt have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Camping de la Forêt dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Camping de la Forêt? Tour the teeny-tiny old towns and villages in this rural area, beginning with the closest – Sillé-le-Guillaume, five minutes’ drive – for the massive medieval château, then roam the ramparts of another … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Camping de la Forêt?

Camping and touring

Arrive: 2:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Depart by: noon

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How much does it cost to stay at Camping de la Forêt? From R273.64 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.