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Camping Le Lac des Varennes ***

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Campsite Le Lac des Varennes is situated in the south of the Sarthe, in the region of Marçon. You will find lots of opportunities here for canoeing, fishing, windsurfing and waterskiing. Adjacent to the campsite there is a 50 ha lake on the one side and the Loir River on the other side. In the vicinity of the campsite there are all kinds of opportunities for walking and fishing.

Camping between water

The grounds are tidy with good, paved pathways. The campsite actually consists of two sections. Both sections have two sanitary buildings. These were renovated in 2013 and look spotless. The circular section of the campsite borders the sandy beach by the lake. The pitches here are demarcated with hedges. In addition, there are several types of rental accommodations (such as bungalow tents, mobile homes, chalet homes and a Tit'home).

Activities by and on the lake

The campsite is located on a lake and the adjacent beach consists partly of sand and partly of grass. It lies in full sun, but there are a few sun umbrellas for some shade. The lake makes this a very popular campsite for families with small children, but also among anglers and water sports enthusiasts.

You can practice your skills in several sports on the campsite, such as tennis, pétanque and beach volleyball. Entertainment for children and adults is organised in peak season. For instance, sports tournaments, live music and karaoke.

Dining with a view

In July and August, the café-restaurant is open and you can choose from a limited menu. You can enjoy your meal with a view of the lake.

Campsite accepts ACSI Club ID

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"This spacious campground is adjacent both to large lake as on the river Loir. There is much nature around with hiking trails and fishing. From the campsite access to adjacent activity park."

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Reviews (194)

Average rating: 8.0

Toilet facilities: 7.4
Staff: 9.1
Price - quality comparison: 7.6
Child friendliness: 8.3
Entertainment: 8.2
Sports facilities: 7.2
Food and drink: 7.4
Surroundings: 8.7

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Philip H, on this campsite in September 2024
10.0

Travelling party: Young couple

Liked - A beautiful, peaceful site by the lake
Disliked - Toilet block needs renovating. :-(
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Yvon O, on this campsite in August 2024
10.0

Travelling party: Young couple

Liked - Super
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Warren B, on this campsite in August 2024
10.0

Travelling party: Young couple

Liked - Really liked the campsite the area and lakes are fantastic. We had an issue with fuel and the staff were super friendly and really helped us out. Cannot speak highly enough of the reception staff they were fabulous!
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Rhett P, on this campsite in August 2024
8.5

Travelling party: Family with children, 12 - 18 years

Liked - This is the second time we’ve stayed here as a family of adults. We love being able to swim in the Loir River as well as in the lake. The toilets are (nearly) always clean as the team clean them three times a day. It’s peaceful and quiet, but with lots of options for people wanting entertainment or activities. We will be back!
Disliked - It’s busy and noisy over the Marcon Classic Weekend!
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Enda K, on this campsite in July 2024
5.0

Travelling party: Young couple

Liked - Good stay. Need lights on path ways.
Need warning about mosquitos
Disliked - Need lights and warning about mosquitos
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Sinead G, on this campsite in July 2024
10.0

Travelling party: Family with children, 4 – 12 years

Liked - Ideal for families who enjoy water lake area is prefect . With additional activities kayaking, horse riding. Greenaway near by
Disliked - Fridge freezer facilities to keep food cool and store
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George F, on this campsite in July 2024
9.5

Travelling party: Group of friends

Liked - Nice campsite, approach lane needed potholes filling as it was very uneven.
Friendly team, good stay great pitches
Disliked - Fill potholes in lane
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Michael P, on this campsite in June 2024
8.0

Travelling party: Young couple

Liked - Nice area
Disliked - Shower/Toilet facilities are in desperate need of replacement
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Karen D, on this campsite in September 2023
9.0

Travelling party: Young couple

Liked - Very friendly owner/reception. Beautifully maintained grounds. Clean toilets/showers. Pretty area with lovely walk around the lake. Peaceful and relaxing stay. Will certainly come again!
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ROBERT C, on this campsite in September 2023
10.0

Travelling party: Young couple

Liked - The reception was very friendly and helpful. The site was clean and had its own private beach on the lake
Disliked - The toilets were a little tired - no toilet seats. They were however always clean.
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General information

Guide price 1: €21.60
Guide price 2: €28.00
Period of opening: 01-04-2025 till 31-10-2025
Area: 7 ha
Altitude: 30m
Number of touring pitches: 122 (100 - 300m²)
Number of permanent pitches: 50
Number of accommodation units for hire: 35
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

Wifi 80-100% coverage
Dog(s) in high season (on lead)
- Max. total:2
Mobile homes
- total:25

Internet

Mobile internet
- Type:3G
Wifi 80-100% coverage

At the reception

ACSI Club ID is accepted as an identity document
Advance booking recommended for high season
Credit cards accepted
- credit card:Visa Card | MasterCard
Reception easily accessible for the disabled
Languages spoken at reception (during the main season)
- languages:French | English

Pitch amenities

Tap at/near the pitch (max. 50 m)
Also suitable for caravans > 5.5m, excluding towbar
Electrical hook-ups possible
- Max. electricity:10 ampère
Euro-plug required

Campsite rules

Dog(s) in high season (on lead)
- Max. total:2
Dog(s) in low season (on lead)
- Max. total:2
Caravans allowed
Tents allowed
Small extra tent permitted
Motorhomes allowed
Barbecues permitted
- type of BBQ:gas | 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
Heated toilet facilities
Individual washcabins: hot water
Individual washcabins: cold water
Children's sanitary facilities
Standard toilets
Chemical toilet disposal point
Toilet-shower combination (215cmsx215cms minimum)
Showers: hot water
Water and toilet facilities for disabled people in the same building as for the other campers
Shower seat / shower chair (folding or mobile) approximately 48 cm high
Baby room
Beach showers

Ground and vegetation

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

Washing, washing-up, cooking

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

Food, drink and groceries

Fresh bread available at the camp site
Groceries: limited selection
Shop/supermarket with level entrance or with ramp
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

Rental accommodations

Mobile homes
- total:25
Bungalows/chalets
- total:1
Tents
- bungalow tents (total: 4)
(Log)cabins
- total:2
Safari tents without sanitary facilities
- total:3

Available to hire at the campsite

Bicycles
Surfboards
Kayaks
Sailing-boats
Pedal boats
Rowing-boats

Swimming

Swimming in the lake/recreation pool(max. 0.1 km)
River/stream swimming (max. 0.1 km)
Beach showers

Beach

Sandy beach
Grass beach

Water sports and recreation

Fishing
Windsurfing permitted
Windsurfing course
White water kayaking/rafting
Sailing permitted
Sailing lessons

For children

Entertainment programme: Children (at least 2x a week - h.s.)
- languages:French | English
- period:07-07/25-08
Children's playground: small
Games room
Mini club (at least 4x a week - high season)
- languages:French | English
Children's sanitary facilities
Baby room

Sport and games

Table tennis table
Multi-sports field
Tennis court(s)
Jeu de boules alley(s)
Beach volleyball
Archery
Climbing wall
Canoes
Kayaks

Recreation (adults)

Entertainment for children from 13 to 18 years (at least 2x a week)
- languages:French | English
- period:07-07/25-08
Entertainment programme: Adults (at least 2x a week - h.s.)
- languages:French | English
- period:07-07/25-08
Fishing
Marked out walking routes near the camp site
- level:average | easy
Games room

Situation of campsite

Located by a lake/recreation pond (max. 0.1 km)
Situated on river/stream (max. 0.1 km)
Shopping opportunities in the vicinity (< 10 km)
- distance:6 km
Located right next to lake/recreation pond

For motorhomes

Motorhomes allowed
Also suitable for motorhomes > 8m and > 4 tonnes

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
Toilet-shower combination (215cmsx215cms minimum)
Water and toilet facilities for disabled people in the same building as for the other campers
Shower seat / shower chair (folding or mobile) approximately 48 cm high
Canteen/restaurant with level entrance or with ramp
Shop/supermarket with level entrance or with ramp
Reception easily accessible for the disabled

Miscellaneous

Footpaths and roads are lit
Patrolled grounds
Quiet during the day
Quiet during the night
Campsite info app

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 Lac des Varennes
6 Saint Lezin
72340 / Marçon
France
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47°42'45"N 0°29'58"E
Drive via the D305 to Marçon. In the centre pass the Post Office/Town Hall (on the left). Follow the road. Signposted.