Routes/Road Trip
France is a country that offers an incredible diversity of landscapes, cultures, and experiences. From the sun-drenched beaches of the French Riviera to the rolling vineyards of Bordeaux, a road trip through France promises an adventure filled with stunning scenery, delicious food, and unforgettable memories. In this guide, we'll take you through some of the best road trip routes in France, highlighting key destinations and must-see sights along the way.
A Road Trip and Camping in France: Good to know
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The speed limits in France for vehicles up to 3.5 t are 50 km/h in towns, 80 km/h outside towns, 100*/110 km/h on motorways and 110*/130 km/h on the highway. (* Special regulation for all novice drivers in the first three years).
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Motorhomes weighing more than 3.5 t must drive at 100 km/h on motorways and 110 km/h on highways.
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The blood alcohol limit is 0.5 per mille and for novice drivers in the first two years 0.2 per mille.
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Many French cities belong to environmental zones, which is why you need an environmental badge. All our roadsurfer campers have an environmental badge.
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Motorhomes weighing more than 3.5 t must drive at 100 km/h on motorways and 110 km/h on highways.
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The blood alcohol limit is 0.5 per mille and for novice drivers in the first two years 0.2 per mille.
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Many French cities belong to environmental zones, which is why you need an environmental badge.
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In France, children up to the age of 10 need a child seat adapted to their weight and size.
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In France, the child seat for children under 10 years of age may only be placed on the passenger seat in exceptional cases. If this exception occurs, always ensure that you have switched off the airbag, as the child could suffocate in an emergency.
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Since 1 January 2021, motorhomes over 3.5 t must display a blind spot warning (“angle morte”) on the vehicle. You can find these stickers on the internet or at petrol stations near the border. For roadsurfer models, you do not need a warning label, as all of our campers are under 3.5 t.
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Alsace Route
Route 1
With the camper to Alsace and the Vosges Mountains
​All half-timbered house lovers, wine connoisseurs and hiking and outdoor fans will get their money’s worth during their vacation in Alsace. With our camper route suggestion from Strasbourg along the wine route to Mulhouse, you will not only enjoy the charming cities like Strasbourg and Colmar but also be able to switch off with beautiful mountain hikes.
Southern France Route
Route 2
South of France with the camper
A round trip through the South of France in a campervan is the dream of many campers. But it’s a big country and how can you know where to go in the south of France?
We have put together a motorhome round trip for two or more weeks that combines nature, culture and the sea. We have also compiled a list of unique campsites to ensure that your time camping in France is memorable!
Brittany Route
Route 3
Explore the Brittany province
A round trip through the South of France in a campervan is the dream of many campers. But it’s a big country and how can you know where to go in the south of France?
We have put together a motorhome round trip for two or more weeks that combines nature, culture and the sea. We have also compiled a list of unique campsites to ensure that your time camping in France is memorable!