Campsites and overnight halts for motorhomes

France boasts an almost bonkers number of campsites (around 11,000 at last count, which is second only to the USA!) so there is huge choice here.

If you don’t want to stay on campsites there are also free places to stay called “Aire de Service” (where you can empty waste tanks and fill up with water too) and the “France Passion”  scheme (free places at vineyards, farms etc.) to which we provide free membership during your hire.

The facilities for motorhome travellers in France are incredibly good, truly second to none in the world so spontaneous trip planning, relaxed travel and heading where the mood takes you are all well provided for here.


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