Before you leave: how to sleep in France and how much it costs
In France, you will alternate between campings and aires (motorhome areas).
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Aires: the average price for “parking + services” is around €11.82 (very variable depending on the area).
- CAMPING-CAR PARK networks: prices depend on the season and the area; check their website/app or the automatic access machine.
- Campings in low season: with cards such as CampingCard ACSI, you can pay €13–27/night at participating campings (depending on the rate).
- Alternative “camping at private homes” (HomeCamper/Campspace): often €5–20/night depending on the host and conditions.
Note: prices and opening dates change by season; always confirm in the camping/area listing before arriving.
Recommended itinerary (30 days) – circular route
Barcelona/Girona → Provence → French Riviera → Alps → Lyon → Burgundy → Loire Valley → Brittany → Normandy → Paris → Alsace → return via Toulouse/Carcassonne → Barcelona/Girona
Days 1–3 — Entry into France: Carcassonne and Toulouse
What to see
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Carcassonne (medieval citadel, evening walk).
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Toulouse (Capitole, walk along the Garonne).
Activities
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Historical tour in Carcassonne.
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Market/Victoria in Toulouse + an afternoon on the terraces.
Where to sleep
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Aire option: look for “aire municipale” or CAMPING-CAR PARK (useful for 1 night and services).
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Camping option: in mid/high season, choose a camping on the outskirts to avoid parking issues.
Where to eat
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In Toulouse: cassoulet (typical dish) in a traditional “bistrot/cassoulet”.
Days 4–7 — Provence: Avignon + Luberon
What to see
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Avignon (Palace of the Popes, bridge).
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Luberon villages: Gordes, Roussillon, Bonnieux.
Activities
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Scenic viewpoint route in the Luberon.
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Côtes du Rhône wine tasting.
Where to sleep
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Aire (practical) or camping on the outskirts of Avignon (better than the center).
Top restaurant (special)
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La Mirande (Avignon): a gourmet experience in the heart of the historic center.
Days 8–10 — Verdon: Moustiers-Sainte-Marie + Verdon Gorges
What to see
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Lake Sainte-Croix, Verdon viewpoints.
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Moustiers (one of the most beautiful villages).
Activities
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Kayak/paddle on the lake.
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Easy hiking to viewpoints (depending on the season).
Where to sleep (with published real price)
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Camping Municipal Les Ruisses (Les Salles-sur-Verdon): published rates from €14 (without electricity) and €18 (with 6A electricity) in low season (check conditions).
Days 11–13 — French Riviera: Antibes / Nice / Eze (without stress driving)
What to see
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Nice (Promenade, old town).
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Eze (hilltop village).
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Antibes (harbor and promenade).
Activities
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Leave the motorhome at a camping/aire and use the train/bus (saves stress).
Where to sleep
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Prioritize a well-connected camping or aire; on the French Riviera, “cheap” aires are less common.
Days 14–16 — Alps: Annecy (perfect base)
What to see
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Lake Annecy, old town, viewpoints.
Activities
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Bike ride around the lake (sections).
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Boat trip.
Where to sleep (with published 2025 rates)
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Camping Municipal Le Belvédère (Annecy): has a 2025 price list for caravans/camping-cars (prices vary by period).
Days 17–18 — Lyon: gastronomy and historic city
What to see
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Vieux Lyon, Fourvière, traboules.
Activities
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Route of “bouchons” (Lyonnaise cuisine).
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Museum according to your tastes.
Iconic restaurant
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La Mère Brazier (Lyon) (2★ Michelin / gastronomic institution).
Where to sleep
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Camping/aire in the outskirts + public transport.
Days 19–20 — Burgundy: Beaune and vineyards
What to see
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Hospices de Beaune, cellars and vineyards.
Activities
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Tasting (book in advance in high season).
Where to sleep (published rates)
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Camping Municipal Les Cents Vignes (Beaune): rates with pitch + electricity published (e.g. “emplacement” and electricity supplement).
Days 21–23 — Loire Valley: castles (base Amboise/Tours)
What to see
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Chambord, Chenonceau, Amboise.
Activities
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Biking along Loire routes + castles (great plan in good weather).
Where to sleep
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Camping or aire near villages (many options).
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If you travel in low season, look at ACSI to save money.
Days 24–26 — Brittany: Saint-Malo + Emerald Coast
What to see
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Saint-Malo (inside the walls), Dinard, Cancale (oysters).
Activities
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Walk along the ramparts at sunset.
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Lighthouse and cove route.
Recommended restaurant (seafood + views)
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La Cale – Solidor (Saint-Malo) (local cuisine/seafood, terrace).
Where to sleep
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Nearby camping or a aire on the outskirts (better than inside the walls).
Days 27–28 — Normandy: Mont Saint-Michel + Honfleur / Étretat
What to see
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Mont Saint-Michel (very early or at sunset).
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Honfleur (harbor) and/or Étretat (cliffs).
Activities
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Walk across the bay (if you book a guide).
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Cliff trail (Étretat).
Where to sleep (price references)
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Motorhome parking in the Mont Saint-Michel area: for 2025 an approximate range of €18–25 / 24h is mentioned in the camper parking area (depending on the option).
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Alternative: CAMPING-CAR PARK in the area (depending on availability and season).
Days 29–30 — Paris (1–2 nights) + return via Alsace or directly south
Paris
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Tip: sleep at a camping and go in by public transport.
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A well-known example is Camping de Paris (Huttopia); they have “Camping Card” offers from €15 under specific conditions/seasons.
- On booking platforms, Camping Paris Est appears from €42.90 (example “from” price, varies by date).
Practical tips to make the route work smoothly
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Alternate 2 nights camping / 1 night aire: showers, laundry, charging and rest.
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Avoid entering historic centers with the motorhome: park outside and use transport.
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“No surprises” plan: carry 2–3 overnight options per stage.
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To save money in low season: check ACSI (€13–27/night).
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