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!
1. The Gorges du Tarn
In the southwest of the Lozère department, the emerald-coloured Tarn river crosses the Gorges du Tarn nature reserve (between Quézac and Le Rozier). Here you can climb viewpoints, explore castles, châteaux and Romanesque churches, hike along the left side of the river or see the beautiful nature from the water by kayak or canoe (starting in Sainte-Enimie or La Malène).
2. Albi
The old town of Albi will leave you speechless! The Sainte-Cécile Cathedral and the Palais de la Berbie were included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2010.
3. Toulouse
Toulouse is less crowded than places along the Côte d’Azur, especially in summer, which is why the Airbus city is considered a real lover’s tip.
The historic old town on the Garonne is decorated with ancient terracotta tiles and makes the city shine in copper or pink, depending on the sun’s position. A boat trip on the Garonne, a visit to the “Aeroscopia Museum” and the “Cité de l’espace” of the ESA is an absolute highlight for both young and old in Toulouse.
4. Carcassonne
No longer an insider tip, but still worth a visit, is the city of Carcassonne with its medieval Cité and fabulous atmosphere.
5. Pyrénées Ariégeoises:
If you are more in the mood for nature, you can take a detour by camper from Carcassonne to the Pyrénées Ariégeoises Nature Park and enjoy some time out in the foothills of the Pyrenees.
6. Narbonne & Montpellier
Want to cool down and enjoy some relaxing beach time? Then you can relax on one of the many beaches between Narbonne and Montpellier on your motorhome tour of the south of France. You will find the most unspoilt beach in Saint-Pierre-la-Mer. La Franqui and Leucate Plage are the best-known surfing and sailing spots.
7. The Ardèche
If you still have some time, plan a detour to the Ardèche region during your camper holiday in the south of France. A 2-day kayak tour on the Ardèche with an overnight stay in a bivouac will be your crowning glory! Apart from that, picturesque villages, the Domaine Lavandaïs and the Lavender Museum and the “Grotte Chauvet 2” with cave paintings await you in the Ardèche Nature Park. If you still haven’t had enough of France’s beauty, continue the route towards Annecy and back along the coastal road!
Favourite Camping Spots
Albi
Domaine Viticole, we are about twenty minutes from Albi / Gaillac / Cordes sur Ciel. The Tarn is full of all kinds of activities, natural sites and magnificent sites, we will not hesitate to advise you.
Situated on top of a hill, you will have the opportunity to choose your view and walk through our vineyards. You will not be bothered by noise as we are in the middle of the fields and you will be able to admire the stars without any visual pollution.
Narbonne & Montpellier
Shady motorhome pitches in the heart of a certified organic farm. Peace and quiet await you. Private plot of 1000 m², planted with trees and shaded by large poplars and ash trees. Peace and quiet will be the watchwords of your stay. No noise pollution. Nearby footpaths, village (Fabrègues) 3 minutes away by car with all amenities (supermarkets, pharmacy, bar, restaurant, etc.), wild beaches of Les Aresquiers (Frontignan) just 10/15 minutes away.
The Ardèche
Plot of 3000m² in the countryside, surrounded by vineyards and lavender fields, yet close to the centre of town. A dead end road leads to the plot which makes it very quiet and peaceful.
The view is very clear and allows a superb panoramic view of the Ardèche mountains!