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Camping Le Parc de Vaux ***

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8.8

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Campsite Le Parc de Vaux is located on the la Varenne river, near the village of Ambrières-les-Vallées. The camping grounds are in an idyllic setting under tall trees on the riverbank. On the water you will see canoes, kayaks and pedalos while the area along the green banks is popular with walkers, cyclists and horse riders. The camping pitches on this traditional campsite are separated from each other by hedges.

Camping by the river

The campsite is spaciously laid out in a park-like setting on the sloping river bank. You camp along paved pathways on grass and mostly under trees. You can opt for a pitch directly by the river. The camping pitches are separated from each other by hedges. The terrain is hilly, so that most pitches are not level. There are some attractive rental bungalows available on a separate section of the campsite. You can also hire motorhomes and a few tents there.

Recreational park

The campsite forms part of a recreational park. Directly next to the campsite is a heated outdoor swimming pool with toddler pool and water slide. Camping guests may make free use of this. There is also a playground. You can play a game of tennis or a round of mini golf for a fee. You can rent pedalos, canoes and kayaks near the jetty. There is also a canoe club where you can learn canoeing and kayaking.

Modest facilities

The campsite is suitable for guests who are often out and about to explore the area. The facilities on this campsite are very standard and the sanitary facilities are fairly modest. There are a few additional amenities only during the peak season, in July and August. The bar and restaurant are also open during that time.

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€17 per night during lowseason
Campsite accepts ACSI Club ID

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"Small quiet campsite with marked pitches by Hedges on the banks of a river. Campsite is part of a recreational park. Various sports facilities including kayaking, pedal boating, tennis, swimming and mountain biking."

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Reviews (98)

Average rating: 8.8

Toilet facilities: 6.8
Staff: 9.5
Price - quality comparison: 8.9
Child friendliness: 9.0
Entertainment: 9.7
Sports facilities: 9.0
Swimming pool: 8.6
Surroundings: 9.1

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Adrian G, on this campsite in October 2024
8.5

Travelling party: Young couple

Liked - This is a lovely rural campsite alongside the river Mayenne. We only stayed for one night as a stopover while travelling north but the owners/managers were very welcoming and helpful..
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Jan B, on this campsite in May 2024
10.0

Travelling party: Seniors

Liked - Excellent facilities good sized pictures. Beautiful setting
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Richard L, on this campsite in October 2023
8.5

Travelling party: Seniors

Liked - The position is lovely, on the banks of the River Varenne a few hundred yards above its confluence with the Mayenne.
Disliked - We were there in early October, when it was very quiet. I wonder whether the facilities might be crowded in high season. If you need the loo, you need to take your own toilet paper, soap and towel.
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Gavin K, on this campsite in June 2023
10.0

Travelling party: Young couple

Liked - The site, the staff, the area, all great
Disliked - The WiFi isn’t strong
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James G, on this campsite in May 2023
10.0

Travelling party: Young couple

Liked - Clean site spacious pitches. We used washing machine. Worked well helpful chap. 15 min walk to supermarket (make sure it’s open). Nice village half an hour walk. (Use the river walk rather than the road)
Disliked - Take your lien loo roll they don’t supply. I think it’s because it borders a nice public park and it would all go anyway.
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Peter B, on this campsite in August 2022
7.8

Liked - Close to river, great for a swim or hiring a canoe
Disliked - Service at snack/drinks bar a bit slow
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Iain D, on this campsite in August 2021
9.7

Travelling party: Family with children <4 years

Liked - nice well kept site
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Facilities

General information

Guide price 1: €20.50
Guide price 2: €27.70
Period of opening: 15-04-2025 till 25-10-2025
Area: 3.5 ha
Number of touring pitches: 76 (80 - 110m²)
Number of accommodation units for hire: 38
Campsite suitable for disabled persons: Yes

** Amenities in bold we know are not included in the overnight price and that there will be additional charges for them. Please note that some non-bold amenities may also incur additional costs.

Popular amenities

Outdoor swimming pool
- surface area:250 m2
- period:15-06/31-08
- Heated:Yes
Dog(s) in high season (on lead)
- Max. total:2
Mobile homes
- total:9

Internet

Mobile internet
- Type:4G
WiFi zone

At the reception

Reservation with CampingCard ACSI also possible
ACSI Club ID is accepted as an identity document
Advance booking recommended for high season
Credit cards accepted
- credit card:Visa Card | MasterCard
Payment by debit card/Maestro possible
Languages spoken at reception (during the main season)
- languages:French | English
Payment request on the spot, via mobile phone

Pitch amenities

Water connection at/near the pitch (max. 15 m)
Waste water drainage at/near the pitch (max. 15 m)
Tap at/near the pitch (max. 50 m)
Also suitable for caravans > 5.5m, excluding towbar
Electrical hook-ups possible
- Max. electricity:10 ampère

Campsite rules

Dog(s) in high season (on lead)
- Max. total:2
Dog(s) in low season (on lead)
- Max. total:2
Caravans allowed
Small extra tent permitted
Motorhomes allowed
Barbecues permitted
- type of BBQ:gas | electricity | charcoal

Dogs

Dog(s) in high season (on lead)
- Max. total:2
Dog(s) in low season (on lead)
- Max. total:2

Toilet facilities

Washbasins: hot water
Washbasins: cold water
Individual washcabins: hot water
Individual washcabins: cold water
Children's sanitary facilities
Standard toilets
Chemical toilet disposal point
Showers: hot water
Showers: cold water
Family shower
A shower (150 cmsx150 cms minimum) and a toilet (165x220cms or 190cmsx190cms minimum)
Water and toilet facilities for disabled people in the same building as for the other campers
Baby room

Ground and vegetation

Pitches with plenty of shade
Pitches with some shade
Unshaded pitches
Marked pitches
grass
Terraced site

Washing, washing-up, cooking

Washing up sinks: hot water
Washing up sinks: cold water
Washing machine(s)
Laundry sinks: cold water
Laundry sinks: hot water
Dryers
Microwave
Ironing facilities

Food, drink and groceries

Fresh bread available at the camp site
- period:01-07/31-08
Canteen/restaurant with level entrance or with ramp
Snack bar
- period:01-07/31-08
Pizzeria
- period:01-07/31-08
Takeaway meals
- period:01-07/31-08
Bar
- period:01-07/31-08
Freezing for cooling elements
Exchanging of gas cylinders

Rental accommodations

Mobile homes
- total:9
Bungalows/chalets
- total:20
Tents
- bungalow tents (total: 3)
(Log)cabins
- total:1
Safari tents without sanitary facilities
- total:5

Available to hire at the campsite

Kayaks

Swimming

Water slide (> 10 m)
Outdoor swimming pool
- surface area:250 m2
- period:15-06/31-08
- Heated:Yes
Toddlers' pool (ages 1-3, < 40 cm)
- surface area:15 m2
- period:15-06/31-08
- Heated:Yes
Swimming shorts not permitted

Water sports and recreation

Fishing
White water kayaking/rafting

For children

Water slide (> 10 m)
Children's playground: large
Toddlers' pool (ages 1-3, < 40 cm)
- surface area:15 m2
- period:15-06/31-08
- Heated:Yes
Entertainment programme: Children (at least 2x a week - h.s.)
- languages:French | English
- period:06-07/30-08
Children's playground: small
Games room
Children's sanitary facilities
Baby room
Crazy golf

Sport and games

Table tennis table
Multi-sports field
Tennis court(s)
Jeu de boules alley(s)
Crazy golf
Canoes
Kayaks
Mountain bike routes at the campsite
- difficulty:average | easy

Recreation (adults)

Entertainment programme: Adults (at least 2x a week - h.s.)
- languages:French | English
- period:06-07/30-08
Fishing
Cycle routes starting at the camp site
- level:average
Marked out walking routes near the camp site
- level:average | easy
Games room
Excursion programme (at least 2x a week - m.s.)
- period:06-07/30-08
Television

Situation of campsite

Situated on river/stream (max. 0.1 km)
Public transport near the camp site (max. 0.5 km)
- distance:0.5 km
Shopping opportunities in the vicinity (< 10 km)
- distance:0.5 km

For motorhomes

Motorhomes allowed
Special facilities for motorhomes
- electrical hook-up optional (Max. electricity: 11 ampère)
Also suitable for motorhomes > 8m and > 4 tonnes
- weight:10000 kg

Disabled

Disabled sanitary facilities on one level or accessible via a ramp
Width of door 100 cms minimum
Foldaway/lockable supports on at least 1 side of the toilet
Height toilet-seat approx. 48 cms
Next to toilet on at least one side approx. 90cms room to manoeuvre
In front of toilet at least 120 cms room to manoeuvre
No threshold of over 2cms high in sanitary block
Width of corridor in sanitary block 120 cms minimum
Door-springs light enough (3-4 kgs pressure)
A shower (150 cmsx150 cms minimum) and a toilet (165x220cms or 190cmsx190cms minimum)
Water and toilet facilities for disabled people in the same building as for the other campers
Special parking spaces for disabled people
Canteen/restaurant with level entrance or with ramp

Miscellaneous

Footpaths and roads are lit
Quiet during the day
Quiet during the night
Separate area for young people
Special parking spaces for disabled people

Weather

The weather on this campsite

Climate

	Relative humidity	Precipitation total (mm)	Hours of sunshine
Jan	87%	64	2
Feb	84%	58	3
Mar	83%	56	4
Apr	79%	46	6
May	81%	58	7
Jun	77%	52	7
Jul	78%	48	7
Aug	78%	47	7
Sep	81%	61	6
Oct	84%	68	4
Nov	85%	85	3
Dec	86%	69	2

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Camping Le Parc de Vaux
35 rue des Colverts
53300 / Ambrières-les-Vallées
France
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48°23'31"N 0°37'1"W
The campsite is located 2 km south of Ambrières-les-Vallées on the D23 from Domfront to Mayenne.