Motorhomes and campervans in winter: travelling out of season without nasty surprises
Frozen pipes, gas, heating, compulsory mountain equipment, closed campsites: our guide to touring France by motorhome or campervan in winter and out of season.
Practical guides
Where to sleep, how to empty your tanks, which route for your vehicle size: our tips for travelling by van, motorhome, bike or motorbike.
Cycle touring: where to sleep each night on your route
Campsite, mountain hut, gîte, B&B or hotel: where to stay on a cycling trip in France, and how to place each night at the right point of your stage.
A campervan road trip with your bikes: planning rides from each stop
Bike racks, choosing your stops, day rides and riding as a group: how to combine a campervan or motorhome road trip in France with cycling, step by step.
Motorcycle road trip: planning your stages and accommodation
Daily distance, roads, luggage, weather, campsite or a proper bed: a step-by-step method for planning a motorcycle road trip in France, stage by stage.
Planning a campervan road trip: stages, distances and checklist
Kilometres per day, splitting up stages, where to sleep, what to check before you leave: a simple method for a stress-free campervan road trip in France.
Planning a motorhome route: allowing for height, length and weight
Low bridges, height barriers, narrow lanes, weight limits: how to plan a route in France that suits the real size of your campervan or motorhome.
Emptying a motorhome: where and how to dispose of grey and black water
Grey water, black water, cassette, service points: a practical guide to emptying a motorhome or campervan in France and finding a service point en route.
Service area, aire or campsite: how to choose where to stop for the night
Aire de services, aire de stationnement or campsite? What each French motorhome stop offers, the rules, and how to pick the right one each night.
Where to sleep legally in a motorhome or campervan in France
Motorhome aires, campsites, parking in town: your legal options for sleeping in a campervan or motorhome in France without a fine, and how to find them.
A car road trip in France: organising your stages and nights
Trip length, stages, accommodation, meals and sightseeing: how to organise a road trip in France by car without spending hours planning every detail.
Renting a campervan or motorhome: what to check
Licence, insurance, deposit, mileage, inspection, included equipment: everything to check before renting a campervan or motorhome for a road trip in France.
Your first motorhome trip: 10 tips for a smooth start
Handling, pace, overnight stops, water, waste, vehicle size: ten practical tips for a stress-free first trip in a motorhome or campervan in France.