The 12 best campsites in France

Want to sneak around the Hexagon? Discover the best camping-car areas in France to take a break during your trip.

This year for the holidays: road trip by camping-car through the roads of the Hexagon. The program: discover wonderful landscapes, take time for yourself in an atypical setting and create unforgettable memories!

If French roads are all breathtaking, the rest areas are also regularly exceptional places. By rolling or stopping, your stay promises to be memorable! Then follow the guide, Wanderlix offers you to discover the best camping-car areas in France.

In order to achieve this article, Wanderlix editorials are based on criteria such as the services available on the area, the beauty and originality of the place and the value/price ratio in particular. We also selected areas throughout France to ensure a certain diversity at the destination level.

South-West

Gujan-Mestras area Gironde

To start our selection of motorhomes in France, direction Gujan-Mestras in Gironde. The area of the 3 cocinels is well known in the region for its warm welcome and for the many services it offers.

On site you have a organic grocery store, automatic laundry, picnic tables, electricity, water, the possibility of renting bicycles... Located in the middle of the pines and only 15 kilometers from Arcachon, the area of the 3 cocinels is therefore the ideal place for a pleasant and relaxed family stay.

Aire du Cirque de Gavarnie in Hautes-Pyrénées

If the sea air doesn’t suit you much, pack your bags to another destination: the Hautes-Pyrénées. Visit the Cirque de Gavarnie service area. With 25 seats, it is less luxurious than the previous one. The services are certainly less (only water, electricity and drain) but they influence the price, therefore, lower.

Despite its rustic side, the area of Cirque de Gavarnie is an exceptional place that immerses you in a world-class setting. From your camper, you can observe the monumental mountains and the immense forests around you. The area is also located not far from many hikes that cross the must-see corners of the region.

Good to know. : Be careful, the floor of the Cirque de Gavarnie service area is concrete, think about setting for your camper.

Curan Room Area in Aveyron

Let's leave the mountain and head to one of the best camper areas in France. This one is no longer present. Located in the Aveyron, the municipal area of Salles-Curan is indeed part of the country’s must-sees. It has no less than 70 locations, each with its own water point and electrical connection.

In addition to this, there is a dishwasher and lingerie room, two bathrooms and showers, drain terminals... All for only 11€ per 24 hour slice. In addition to these multiple services, the area is located in a breathtaking oral setting. Camping-cars give directly to Lake Pareloup and enjoy shaded pitches thanks to trees widely distributed throughout the terrain.

Aire de Revel en Haute-Garonne

Our selection of the best motorhomes in France continues in the department of Haute-Garonne in Occitanie. Here, the area of the Royal Waters opens its doors to you. Particularly well moved, this place seduces travellers thanks to its quiet and rural environment.

Drinking water, draining and electricity are included in the package, which is largely affordable. The bike path not far from the area allows you to reach the lake and the municipal pool of Revel in a few minutes. This is the occasion of a stay under the sign of relaxation and well-being.

South-East

Taninges area in Haute-Savoie

For the next step, get ready to make a little road to the east of the territory to discover again one of the best camping-car areas in France. Make sure to put on your hats, gloves and scarves, because at an altitude of 1,500 m, the temperatures are going to drop! You are now at the Taninges area, in the heart of Le Praz de Lys-Sommand.

The exceptional setting charms the travellers in Haute-Savoie who stop to stop in this place. On the practical side, the area is located only 800 m from the village which offers you access to all amenities. However, you will need to add €2 if you want to benefit from a water point, electrical connection and a drain terminal.

The area of Taninges promises a stay rhythmed by ski descents, walks in the village and tasting local products!

Carro Point area in the Bouches-du-Rhône

In order to win a few degrees, Wanderlix offers you to stop at the area of Pointe de Carro in Martigues. The price of this area varies depending on the seasons. It includes the usual services (water, drain) and parking is limited to 72 hours.

But if this place is part of the best camping-car areas in France, it is certainly for its unusual setting. From your camper, you can indeed contemplate the sea that extends to a loss of sight. You're like "the kings of the world"...

A few kilometers from the area, you will also find many beaches that offer all kinds of nautical activities. Ideal for a relaxing and fun family stay, right?

North-East

Aire de Colmar in the Upper Rhine

Now heading north to discover the service area of Colmar. If this is part of our selection of the best camping-car areas in France, it is not for nothing! Indeed, WiFi, bakery, playground, electricity, water, drain, toilet, showers, European plugs... are some of the many services offered by the area of Colmar.

The area is 10 minutes away from the historic centre of the city, so it is an opportunity for you to explore its streets and discover its history. If you don’t like Colmar’s visit, you can just as well opt for a fishing trip or a bike ride away from the area.

Charming air in the Vosges

In order to continue the selection of the best motorhomes in France, Wanderlix offers you to ride to the Vosges. This is where the area of Charmes is located. Note that its name perfectly describes the place in which you are. The environment is indeed very pleasant: trees, greenery and the Eastern Canal to sublimate everything.

The pitches are spacious and the price is widely affordable. The program of your stay? Take a stroll in the city centre of Charmes (five minutes from the area), read a book lying in the grass and greet the holidaymakers in their barges that sail on the Canal.

Aire de DisneyLand en Seine et Marne

Our selection of the best motorhomes in France continues in a fairytale place known to all: DisneyLand Paris. Although its price is fairly high compared to the services offered, the location is unmatched. You are indeed at the gates of the most famous park of the territory, in a place where magic laughs with imaginary... And it has no price!

Prepare yourself for days rhymed by attractions, photos with Mickey and fireworks at Château de la Belle with dormant wood. On the practical side, the area offers a point of water, drain and parking.

Northwest

Plouharnel area in the Morbihan

The Northwest of the territory is a real gem that is full of extraordinary places to discover. The service area of Plouharnel is part of these must-sees and perhaps considered one of the best camping-car areas in France.

From here, it is the whole bay of Quiberon that faces you. In front of you, the Atlantic Ocean blends with the blueness of the sky. What a more wonderful setting than this for a stay in Brittany? In addition, the area has 40 large pitches and essential equipment that guarantee you a pleasant stay.

Beaumont Saint-Cyr area in Vienna

The selection of the best motorhomes in France continues in Vienna where the Beaumont Saint-Cyr area welcomes you 365 days a year. The setting and location seduce travellers in search of relaxation and discovery.

Indeed, the area is located 10 km from the Futuroscope , area flagship park. For water lovers, Lac de Saint-Cyr is an ideal drop point. And for your greatest happiness, the area of Beaumont Saint-Cyr offers you a free pass of access. Afternoon of guaranteed madness!

Many amenities are also at your disposal, such as water supply, draining, electricity, WiFi...

Sainte-Valéry-en-Caux area in Seine-Maritime

Our selection of the best motorhomes in France ends on the Norman coast in Seine-Maritime. Nestled at the foot of the cliffs and at the edge of a channel, the area of Sainte-Valéry-en-Caux is a true haven of peace: the typical Norman landscape continues to dazzle those who stop in the region.

The area is quiet, close to the city centre and offers basic services (water, drain) at a reasonable price. It is therefore a perfect compromise for a relaxing and friendly holiday.

Good to know: This area is only accessible to motorhomes less than 3.5 tonnes.

And you, on what service area would you like to stop during your trip?