Destinations to explore when you hire a motorhome in France
Here are just some of the things you might do within 50 kms / 30 miles of our depot:
- Explore the stunning chateaux of St Fargeau, La Bussiere or Sully-sur-Loire
- See Europe's longest and most spectacular aqueduct at Briare and cross the River Loire on a trip boat
- Discover the regional capital of Montargis, taste the local pralines or shop for souvenirs
- Visit a vineyard and taste the excellent local wine at Briare or Ousson-sur-Loire
- Shop for provisions at the local markets of Briare, Montargis or Chatillon Coligny
- See the ancient staircase of canal locks at Rogny-les-Sept Ecluses
- Buy fine china in a visit to the historic Loire side town and Faïencerie of Gien
- Visit art galleries, museums, antique shops and a wealth of local cultural events
- Walk, cycle, kayak, swim or play golf in a totally unspoilt part of France
Whilst France is a big country, the road networks here lend themselves to effortless, stress free motoring with little traffic and superb motorways. Covering the distances between destinations could not be more straightforward.
The distance you cover over the course of your break is entirely up to you. Some choose to restrict the amount of driving they do and with two of France's most renowned and picturesque wine regions, not to mention the grand chateaux of The Loire Valley so close by, you don't have to go far to have a great holiday. Others prefer to travel further afield and visit the endless attractions and scenery France has to offer.
As an indication, some already tried and tested itineraries include:
| Route/Destination | Distance from depot to nearest town within the area |
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| Northern Burgundy wine route including Chablis, Auxerre, Sens and the River Yonne Valley | 70 kms / 44 miles |
| Southern Burgundy including Beaune, Dijon, Macon and the famous wine "appellations" of the Burgundy region | 215 kms / 134 miles |
| The Loire Valley including the famous Chateaux of Chenonceau, Chambord and Cheverny, and the towns of Orleans, Blois and Tours | 100 kms / 63 miles |
| The Upper Loire Valley and wine regions of Sancerre, Menetou Salon and Pouilly Sur Loire | 80 kms / 37 miles |
| The Champagne region and lakes of Troyes | 125 kms / 78 miles |
| The Jura Mountain region including Besancon | 300 kms / 186 miles |
| The Massive Central region including Clermont Ferrand and the Mont Dore | 270 kms / 168 miles |
| The Alps mountain ranges including the Chambery region | 460 kms / 285 miles |
| The Lot Valley including Entraygues and Espalion | 460 kms / 285 miles |
| La Rochelle and the Atlantic Coast | 450 kms / 280 miles |
| Southern France and the Mediterranean Coast | 620 kms / 385 miles |
| Distances to other major towns and cities in France: |
Distances from cross channel ports: |
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| Paris 140 kms / 87 miles | Dunkerque 430 kms / 267 miles | Disneyland Paris 160 kms / 100 miles | Calais 425 kms / 265 miles | Lyon 365 kms / 227 miles | Boulogne 395 kms / 245 miles | Nice 840 kms / 521 miles | Le Havre 340 kms / 210 miles | Toulouse 575 kms / 357 miles | Caen 375 kms / 233 miles | Bordeaux 540 kms / 335 miles | Cherbourg 495 kms / 307 miles | Limoges 290 kms / 181 miles | Rennes 420 kms / 261 miles | Rouen 276 kms / 171 miles | Reims 245 kms / 152 miles | Nancy 360 kms / 224 miles | Strasbourg 500 kms / 310 miles |
Campsites
France boasts nearly 11,000 registered campsites (second in the world only to the USA), most of which offer electricity points, toilets and showers. Outside of the summer peak season, it is not usually necessary to reserve in advance and prices can range from €4 to about €25 per night.
Campsites range in style from small farm sites for less than six vehicles to major holiday centres with entertainment complexes, restaurants and swimming pools.
All of our motorhomes are equipped with a copy of an official guide to campsites showing the location, tariff and facilities offered by each one.
France Motorhome Hire is also a member of France Passion (www.france-passion.com) and each vehicle has a windscreen pass which allows access to more than 9500 parking places on private property. These include farms, vineyards, chateaux and places of outstanding beauty where you are welcome to stay free for up to 24 hours.
France extends a warm welcome to motorhome travelers with many towns and smaller villages offering "Aire de Service" – dedicated service areas for motorhomes where you can empty waste water and refill fresh water tanks for free. Many also offer very low price or free overnight halts – mostly in pleasant surroundings. All of these areas are well signposted and to help further, each of our vehicles has a guide to help find them.
For those who prefer to stay in total isolation, France offers a wealth of opportunity. There are only a few areas where "camping sauvage" (or wilderness camping) is prohibited and one of the greatest joys of a motorhome holiday is that you can break your journey whenever or wherever you wish (parking restrictions for motorhomes are usually well signed so it is easy to avoid being asked to move once settled for the night).
Staying on official campsites offers a greater level of facilities, amenities and security so the choice is truly yours.
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Frequently asked questions about motorhome holidays in France
