We took one of our brand new Eurocub Campervans for a test run and they are absolutely brilliant. Compact and easy to drive with a very comfortable bed, they really are the perfect “Go anywhere” summer van. This photo was taken threading the “Cub” through a 15th century French village and as you can see […]
French markets are always a feast for the senses but at this time of the year they are simply spectacular. It is not the French way to import produce so food is truly seasonal here and during the summer months, the variety of fruit and vegetables is amazing. We are based in the Yonne region […]
It‘s less than three days to the start of The Tour de France and our campervans have been heading off to Utrecht in Holland for stage one at a steady trickle. The final few are lined up and ready to depart tomorrow. Even if you have absolutely no interest in cycling, if you are coming […]
Can you fit in some serious sunshine with a spontaneous hire between now and the 18th July 2015? We have a few stubborn gaps to fill and will offer you a great deal if can fit a hire into any of them. Just let us know which vehicle you would like, tell us how many […]
We often mention “France Passion” in our blogs but we have good reason because it really is a brilliant programme and we get great feedback about it from our clients. Membership of France Passion entitles you to park free of charge in your campervan at overnight halts all over France. You are welcomed at vineyards, farms […]
For the first or last night of a campervan trip with France Motorhome Hire, most of our clients like stay really near our base here in Northern Burgundy. They are spoilt for choice as we are surrounded by great campsites and “Aires des Services” (free places to stay). The town of Joigny on the River Yonne makes […]
The France Motorhome Depot makes a great starting point for a two week campervan trip through two of France’s most stunning regions. Here are our tips on exploring our neighbouring regions of Burgundy and The Loire Valley. It does not matter whether you head West to The Loire Valley or South into Burgundy first, you […]
As recently as ten years ago, we found the inexpensive wines produced in the Languedoc region pretty uninteresting but each time we have gone back to the area since, we seem to find a great new wine at an unbelievably reasonable price! Our favourite French wines are from Burgundy, but we have to admit they […]
The Newman family from Cambridge, UK just returned from a trip to Normandy and raved about it (they took the photos in this blog). They explored the coast between Omaha Beach and Honfleur and said it was a stunning coastline with lots to see and do. As they were a group of four adults, they decided […]
If you have a national driving licence, issued outside the European Union, you do need to obtain an International Driver’s Permit too. This is the latest wording on “Rendezvous France” the official French tourism website: “To drive in France, you must be in possession of your national driving licence (if you’re not an EU citizen, […]
