RVlife or the vanlife is a whole art: a way of life and a way of travelling! But it’s also about finding the right places to park, especially in France, a popular destination for motorhome travellers. Let’s discover together the best service areas for motorhomes in France!
France is the most visited country in the world with more than 89 million foreign tourists per year. There is nothing better than a motorhome to discover the hidden treasures of this rich heritage and culture. To make your trip more enjoyable, here’s a list of the best motorhome service areas in France, so take note, it might come in handy on your next French getaway.
Head north to the Grand Ouest…
Between Normandy, Brittany and the Pays de la Loire region, you won’t be disappointed… If you’re going to Brittany, here are a few places to park your motorhome:
🏕 Service area Sables Blanc | Plouharnel (56340) ⤵
🏕 Service area of Îles | Baden (56870) ⤵
🏕 Service area of Lampaul-Plouarzel (29810) ⤵
And as far as Normandie is concerned. You can relax in peace and quiet environment, and admire the many floats with their hair blowing in the wind, in summer and winter. Another undeniable advantage of Normandie for a weekend or more is that cyclists and motorists can easily coexist. Let’s guide us through the best mortorhome service areas in France:
🏕 Service area of L’Oudon (14170) ⤵
🏕 Service area of Courtonne-la-Meurdrac (14100) ⤵
🏕 Service area of Écretteville-lès-Baons (76190) ⤵
… or rather, take a trip to the Great South West in a motorhome or van…
From the high peaks of the Pyrénees to the wide beaches of the Côte d’Argent, the landscape of the Grand Ouest is very representative of the whole of France. Breathtaking landscapes and always the desire to discover the most beautiful landscapes of France by motorhome.
If you choose to stay in the Nouvelle Aquitaine region, you can take a break with CaraMaps at several well-equipped service areas and more (activities, farm tour, the wine road…)!
720 km of coastline, an exceptional diversity of landscapes cradled by a mild and sunny climate: the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region can boast some coveted tourist destinations. The Marais Poitevin, Plateau de Millevaches and Périgord-Limousin regional nature parks, the Bassin d’Arcachon marin nature park and the Dune du Pilat, classified as a “Grand Site de France”, have everything to seduce travellers from all horizons!
Discover the best service areas where you can park your motorhome:
🏕 Service area the 3 coccinelles | Montgivray (33470) ⤵
🏕 Private area Da Ciccio | Tropea (33390) ⤵
🏕 Area Campéole Park Vivier | Biscarosse-Plage (40600) ⤵
🏕 Camping-Car Park of Mimizan | Gastes (40160) ⤵
If you prefer the Occitanie region, it’s also possible with CaraMaps addresses!
The Occitanie region means tasting the amber atmosphere of the bastides, strolling between the colourful market stalls, going back in time in the caves of Ariège or the arenas of Nîmes.
With its 9 UNESCO World Heritage sites, its 41 Grands Sites Occitanie (South of France), its 44 mountain resorts, its 28 thermal baths, its fifty or so marinas, this territory is the ideal destination for lovers of nature, historical heritage and well-being.
The variety of landscapes is matched only by the cultural diversity that this region has to offer. Whether you are a history buff, a hiking enthusiast, an amateur photographer or a weekend explorer, you are bound to find something to suit you in the Occitanie, Pyrénées-Méditerranée region.
Here are some places to park your motorhome to stay in Occitanie:
🏕 Service area Les Berges du Tarn | Moissac (82200) ⤵
🏕 Service area of Mirepoix (09500) ⤵
🏕 Service area of Bonac-Irazein (09800) ⤵
🏕 Gorges d’Héric service area | Mons (34390) ⤵
🏕 Service area of Piau-Engaly (65170) ⤵
And of course a tour of the French Grand Est!
Cross-border with 4 European countries (Germany, Belgium, Switzerland and Luxembourg), this part of France has very diverse natural attributes.
Among the list of the best service areas for motorhomes in France, you have the possibility to park your motorhome in the Grand-Est directly on our interactive-community CaraMaps map here or a few favorite parks for your motorhome french roadtrip below:
🏕 Services area of Musée des Maisons Comtoises | Nancray (25360) ⤵
🏕 Services area of Beaune | Beaune (21200) ⤵
🏕 Service area of Toul (54200) ⤵
🏕 Woodies parking area | Xertigny (88220) ⤵
You can also take a break at the next very friendly areas:
🏕 Service area of Bulgnéville (88140); Service area of Louhans (71500); Orschwihr service area (68500); Private area Domaine Pierre de Vignes | Eguisheim (68420) 🚐
To locate our top service areas, go directly to the CaraMaps map and don’t forget to check the advanced filters according to your needs and desires ❤️ The roads of the Grand-Est are yours!
Or take a trip to the South-East of France…
Whether you’re planning to go to the sea or the mountains, the city or the countryside, the snow or the sun… between the Languedoc, Rhône Alpes or PACA regions, there’s a wide choice for you. Among the best motorhome service areas in France in the Grand Sud-Est region, you can take a break at the following areas:
🏕 Service area of Mison (04200) ⤵
🏕 Domaine Saint Jean Le Vieux | Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume (83470) ⤵
🏕 Bargemon service area (83830) ⤵
🏕 Service area of Puy-Saint-Martin (26450) ⤵
🏕 Service area Au Paradis Des Campeurs | Roquebrune-sur-Argens (83380) ⤵
And why not set off to explore the wilder landscapes of France?
And why not set off to explore the wilder landscapes of France?
Let yourself be taken on board for the wonders of Corsica. Corsica, a territory to explore, between culture and heritage, slowtourism and responsibility, sport and nature, local gastronomy and flavours, on the Corsican wine roads… There are a thousand and one reasons to make Corsica your best next motorhome destination…
A region marked by history and beauty, scattered with towns of a thousand colours waiting to be crossed. The small villages embraced by the mountains and those that hug the sea are as many places as promises of eternal memories.
Ready for the journey? Discover the best service areas in France, on the Corsican side just below:
🏕 Ersa service area (20275) ⤵
🏕 Service are of the Sea | Zonza (20144) ⤵
🏕 Service area La Palombaggia | Porto-Vecchio (20137) ⤵
And to finish the trip, for the Premium members here are some road-trips not to be missed for your next itineraries in France: the Alsace Wine Route, the Route of the Voie de la Liberté, the lavender roads by motorhome, the Napoleon Road, discover the castles of the Loire Valley and many others to discover here.
Once you have discovered the best motorhome service areas in France, you are ready for your next trip!
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Enjoy your trip with CaraMaps!