Motorhome area of L'Ecole de Pruillé le Chétif (Sarthe)
Welcome to the L'Ecole de Pruillé le Chétif (Sarthe) area.
This territory offers you several areas in Sarthe, ideal for your stops.
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64 route du Mans
72700 Pruillé le Chétif
Region : Pays-de-la-Loire
Department : Sarthe (72)
Stopover area
GPS : 47.9842° 0.142154°
Open
Free pitches : 24 / 24
Destinations
Heritage
Right now:
12,00 € /24h
Special information
Dear motorhome owners, The digital keypad for accessing the site is fitted to the post to the right of the barrier. Please park in the large car park, as shown in the photo above. If you’re heading out on foot, there’s an exit via the turnstile behind the reception desk (please remember to take your CCP card with you to re-enter). When leaving in your motorhome, please use the second gate, which will open automatically as you approach. We wish you a wonderful stay and thank you for following the parking instructions. Enjoy your stay!
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Area advantages
A peaceful nature stop just outside Le Mans
Enjoy the tranquillity of the Sarthe countryside while staying only about 8 km from the monuments, shops and attractions of Le Mans.
Walking routes directly from the village
The botanical trail, country paths and quiet rural roads are perfect for hiking, cycling and family outings.
A destination combining heritage and motorsport
From the motorhome area, you can easily reach the Plantagenêt City, Saint Julian's Cathedral and the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans Circuit.
Nearby
Point of interest
Pruillé-le-Chétif Botanical and Nature Trail – less than 1 km
Saint Peter's Church and the village heritage – less than 1 km
Pruillé-le-Chétif Bollée Wind Turbine – approximately 1 km
Le Mans Historic Centre and Plantagenêt City – approximately 10 km
Saint Julian's Cathedral, Le Mans – approximately 11 km
Jean-Claude-Boulard Museum – Carré Plantagenêt – approximately 11 km
Royal Abbey of Épau – approximately 16 km
Arche de la Nature Nature Park – approximately 17 km
24 Hours of Le Mans Circuit – approximately 18 km
M24 – Museum of Motor Sport – approximately 18 km
Local markets
Allonnes Market, Place du Mail, every Tuesday morning – approximately 9 km. Fresh fruit and vegetables, meat, fish, cheese, organic products, clothing and a wide variety of other goods.
Jacobins Market, Le Mans – approximately 11 km, at the foot of the cathedral and just a short walk from the Plantagenêt City.
Pâtis-Saint-Lazare Market, Le Mans – approximately 10 km. Both the Jacobins and Pâtis-Saint-Lazare markets are included in the official 2026 Le Mans market programme.
Events
Monumentoiles 2026: a poetic outdoor art installation displayed for one year along the Bujerie stream in the centre of Pruillé-le-Chétif.
Night of the Chimeras: a nighttime trail of monumental light projections through the Plantagenêt City, from 2 July to 20 September 2026.
Le Mans Classic Legend: a major event dedicated to historic cars, held at the Le Mans Circuit from 2 to 5 July 2026.
Plein Champ Festival: an urban art festival held in Gué-de-Maulny Park in July.
Le Mans Fair: exhibitions, entertainment and activities at the Exhibition Centre, from 10 to 14 September 2026.
Entre Cours et Jardins: an opportunity to discover private and historic gardens in the Plantagenêt City, on 10 and 11 October 2026.
Bebop Festival: concerts held in several venues across Le Mans, from 3 to 7 November 2026.
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Seasonal rates
24h stopover
Current price
03/08/2026 - 31/12/2027
12,00 € /24h
5h parking + services
Current price
Starting today
6,00 €
Tourist tax
Current price
18/07/2026 - 31/12/2027
0,00 € /24h
Description
Direct access with the access card or access code.
Accessible only during school holidays, on weekends from Friday 6 p.m. to Sunday 6 p.m., as well as on public holidays.
Reservation required. €0 reservation fee.
No services available, the area is located in the school’s parking lot.
Tourism / Discovery
Just outside Le Mans, Pruillé-le-Chétif offers a peaceful stopover in the heart of a countryside shaped by hedgerows, meadows and sunken lanes. Take time to explore the village centre and discover its rich heritage, including Saint Peter's Church, founded in the 12th century and enlarged in the 19th century, traditional houses, the old washhouse, the hemp kiln, historic crosses and the remarkable Bollée wind turbine.
Nature lovers will particularly enjoy the botanical and nature trail. This family-friendly circular walk of around 3.5 km passes through wooded surroundings and highlights former marl pits, pollarded trees and the characteristic flora of the bocage landscape. A picnic area, benches, dry toilets and a pétanque court are also available nearby.
Your stay is also an opportunity to visit Le Mans, just 8 km away. Behind its Roman walls, the Plantagenêt City reveals a remarkable maze of cobbled streets, half-timbered houses and elegant mansions dominated by Saint Julian's Cathedral. During summer evenings, the historic district comes alive with the spectacular Night of the Chimeras light projections.
Motorsport enthusiasts can also head to the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans Circuit and the M24 – Museum of Motor Sport. Its immersive exhibition showcases iconic vehicles from endurance racing, Formula 1, rallying and many other motorsport disciplines.
