Le Limousin en Camping-Car : advice, area, routes

How do I visit the Limousin in camper or van? We illuminate your lanterns in this dedicated article!

Want to discover the French countryside? Come and visit the Limousin on a camper or van! This historic region consists of the three departments of Corrèze, Haute-Vienne and Creuse. The Limousin (which merged in 2016 with Aquitaine and Poitou-Charentes) is the only region in France that has kept its borders from the Gallo-Roman era.

The region is between Perigord and the Massif Central and the borders of Occitania . Limousin is the second most populous region in France after Corsica. Visiting Limousin on a motorhome will allow you to explore a territory with abundant nature and rich historical and cultural heritage. Most importantly, you will go through the (small) rural roads with your desires, freely.

Visiting the Limousin on a camping-car or in a furnished van makes it possible to see France other than by its castles and large cities. So this is our mini-guide to survey the limousine roads.

Ideas of itineraries in the Limousin area

You can enter the Limousin from Clermont-Ferrand , Poitiers, Périgueux, Cahors or Aurillac. Here are some essential steps to be taken to visit the Limousin by camping-car:

• Visit the Limousin in a week: Limoges, Oradour-sur-Glane, Lac de Saint-Pardoux, Château de Châlucet, Mont Gargan, Lac de Vassivière, Regional Natural Park of Millevaches, Ussel, Tulle, Brive-la-Gaillarde ;
• Le Limousin en camping-car in 15 to 20 days : The same route, the more Rochechouart, the villages of the regional natural park Perigord-Limousin, Guéret, Aubusson, Evaux-les-Bains, Corrèze, Sarran, Bort-les-Orgues, Noailles et le gouffre de la Fage, Saint geniez O Merle (the towers of Merleines), Donzenac (the Pans of Travassac), the Gallo-Roman ruins of Car

If you are travelling for a month, you can also go to the West to find the ocean, or to the East to visit the Auvergne . In the South, the Périgord (Dordogne) and the Parc du Quercy announce the regions of Midi.

Drive in the Limousin by motorhome : traffic rules to know

The Limousin sees its altitude rising as we approach the Massif Central. The peaks range from 600 to 1000 meters to the plateau of Millevaches and the foothills of the Massif Central (Puy-de-Dôme and Cantal). The harsh climate gives a sensation of mountainous area.

Moreover, Limousin is a very rural and agricultural region. In camping-car, it will therefore be necessary ride with caution especially when crosses are difficult in the necks on the foothills of the Massif Central.

Motorway pass in the Limousin: what price for your motorhome category?

The Limousin departments are crossed by several highways. Especially the A20 , which connects Paris to Toulouse and A89 , which connects Bordeaux to Lyon .

These are highways granted at Autoroutes du Sud de la France (ASF), of which Vinci Autoroutes owns. They are therefore subject to to to tolls. Coming to the Limousin by motorhome, you will have to pay at the Class 2 rate. In van, it is class 1 that concerns you. Here are some rates to be expected in your camper budget:

• From Bordeaux to Brive-la-Gaillarde : 28,50 €,
• From Clermont-Ferrand to Brive-la-Gaillarde: 24,40€,
• Paris-Limoges : 30,10€,
• From Paris to Brive-la-Gaillarde : 30,10€,
• Toulouse-Tulle: 26,10€,
• Limoges-Ussel : 11,30€.

Since the departments of the Limousin are small and the good quality road network, you can avoid highways if you have time.

How and where to rent a motorhome in France?

You intend to go to the Limousin, but you don’t have a motorhome? This is no longer a problem! Today it is possible to rent a motorhome between people. Many platforms allow the linking, online, as Yescapa For example.

How does it work?

• At first, you have to choose the motorhome in your city (For example Bordeaux, Nantes, Toulouse, Paris, Montpellier or Marseille).
• Be careful choose unlimited mileage, to check the number of beds available and if travel abroad is possible.
• Do your work online rental request and share your travel information (dates, rental options, mileage, etc.) to the owner.
• If your request is accepted and after payment, you will have access to the owner's contact information to organize a First meeting.
• Day J, present your driver's license and pour bail.
• One. status of premises is executed and a lease is signed between the two parties. When you return, sign the state of the return places and it’s good!

How and where to rent a motorhome in the Limousin

Limoges, Brive, Guéret or Tulle, the cities where to find a motorhome are numerous. The rental directly on site is therefore not an obstacle. However, to be sure to have the vehicle of your choice, it is strongly advised to book in advance, either online or by phone.

It is also possible to rent your vehicle on the way to Bordeaux, Clermont-Ferrand, Paris etc.

Campsites in the Limousin : where to park ?

Parking in the city center of the towns is often paid particularly in Limoges or Tulle and in tourist areas. If you want to discover one of these cities, we recommend to park your motorhome during the day in order to reduce your parking cost. However, you will find white areas, but outside the city centre.

For your stages and overnight parking, the Limousin offers many spots where to settle in the middle of nature. The camping wild However prohibited , especially in regional natural parks. For bivouaquer, the Corrèze, the Haute-Vienne and the Creuse are equipped with numerous service areas for camping-car. Campgrounds can also be a good option, to benefit from services (electricity, drain) at a lower cost.

But if you want to sleep in an isolated place, you will find many on the Park4night app. The tool is a system for sharing spots between travellers, a very useful solution when travelling.

What is the best time to travel by motorhome in Limousin?

The climate of Limousin is oceanic with strong thermal amplitudes and very marked seasons. Winter is characterized by a harsh and cold climate, especially in the mountains. The temperatures are low in altitude, and the snow is frequent especially on the heights. In the spring, temperatures rise but the season remains very wet. It is necessary to wait until June for the climate to become really conducive to a road trip in camper or van. Summer is hot in Limousin, temperatures often exceed 30°C.

In addition, the rain collapsed in July August. In summer, maximum average temperatures stabilize at 24.5°C. In the autumn, rains are resumed and temperatures are down to an average of 16.5°C in October. Then, 10.8°C in November. Summer is therefore logically the best time to visit the Limousin in motorhome.