Getting to the Thomas’ Ranch Festival: access, camping, accommodation
The festival is held at the ranch on 25, 26 and 27 June 2027, in Contigné (Les Hauts-d’Anjou), 30 km north of Angers. You can camp there, bring your horse or stay in the ranch’s gîtes.
Where is the festival?
Thomas’ Ranch, La Grand’Maison, 49330 Contigné (Les Hauts-d’Anjou). Driving time to each town, measured to its town hall.
- Le Lion-d'Angers21 min19 km
- Sablé-sur-Sarthe26 min23 km
- Château-Gontier26 min23 km
- Segré32 min33 km
- Angers39 min32 km
- Laval56 min52 km
- Le Mans71 min86 km
- Nantes91 min110 km
- Rennes102 min120 km
Calculated by road on 9 October 2026. Map and directions on the contact page.
- Parking: there is a car park at the entrance to the ranch.
- People with reduced mobility: a car park is reserved for them near the festival entrance.
Camping at the festival
A field is set aside for everyone during the festival: motorhomes, caravans, vans, lorries and tents are all welcome. In 2026, camping was free.
- No booking: the ranch is big, so there should be room for everyone
- A toilet and a shower available
- No electric hook-ups
Bringing your horse
Riders can keep their horse on site and enjoy the trail course, an outdoor course of natural obstacles.
| Option | Per day |
|---|---|
| PaddockWater and hay included, on site | €10 |
| Trail courseOn registration | Free |
Conditions as listed for the 2026 edition.
Register your horse before you come: contact us. Admission conditions are set out on the tickets page.
Where can I stay during the festival?
If you would rather sleep indoors on site, the ranch has four gîtes side by side, sleeping from 6 to 14 people:
To find out whether they are free on the festival dates, write to us. All the details are on the accommodation page.
Around Contigné, the Anjou bleu tourist office (Office de Tourisme de l’Anjou bleu, +33 2 41 92 86 83) lists the area’s gîtes, B&Bs, campsites and motorhome areas.
Good to know on site
- Dogs: welcome if kept on a lead and sociable.
- Tickets: online on HelloAsso or on site, by card, cheque or cash.
- Free for under-16s, and for people with reduced mobility and their companion.
- TR dollars ($TR): meals, the bar and carriage rides are paid for in the festival currency, from the exchange desk in the arena, near the bar (cash and card).
- Food and bar: grilled meats, sandwiches, drinks and snacks on site, throughout the three days.
- Children: free games and activities, including a bouncy castle.
Festival contacts
General enquiries, riding, exhibitors and sponsors:
thomas.ranch.festival@gmail.com
Stéphanie Thomas:
+33 6 70 06 80 97
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to book a camping pitch?
No. The field is open without booking, to tents as well as motorhomes, caravans and vans.
Is there electricity at the campsite?
No, there are no electric hook-ups. A toilet and a shower are available.
Where can I park?
There is a car park at the entrance to the ranch. People with reduced mobility have a reserved car park near the festival entrance.
How long is the drive from Angers?
Allow 39 minutes from Angers town hall (32 km), and 26 minutes from Sablé-sur-Sarthe.
Can I bring my dog?
Yes, if it is kept on a lead and is sociable.
Can I stay at the ranch during the festival?
Yes: the camping field takes tents and motorhomes, and the ranch has four gîtes. For the gîtes, contact us to check availability on the festival dates.
A question before you come?
Getting here, camping, your horse or an exhibitor’s stand: write to us and we will get back to you.
