Hear this out loudPauseUSE THE SERVICEOwning a PASS'ÉTAPES makes you a member of the CAMPING-CAR PARK network. For just €5, it is valid for life and gives you access to the areas and services. “Open Sesame!” The PASS'ÉTAPES card is your personal passport, valid for life.
Can you park overnight in French Motorway Services?
Hear this out loudPauseThe general rule is that you can stay for a maximum of 48 hours. There are so many motorhome stopovers dotted around the country that it can seem difficult to travel more than a few miles off the motorway without bumping into one.
Can you wild camp anywhere in France?
Hear this out loudPauseWild camping generally is not permitted in France, except when the landowner permits to do so. Pitching up in protected natural sites or near historic monuments is never allowed. Local authorities or other authorities in charge of these designated areas can establish specific rules regarding the area they govern.
Are you allowed to camp anywhere in France?
Hear this out loudPauseWild camping generally is not permitted in France, except when the landowner permits to do so. Pitching up in protected natural sites or near historic monuments is never allowed. Local authorities or other authorities in charge of these designated areas can establish specific rules regarding the area they govern.
Can you park overnight anywhere in France?
Is street parking free in Paris at night?
Hear this out loudPauseIn the streetNight time and Sundays are free. On public holidays you can sometimes park free of charge in certain streets: this is indicated by a yellow sticker placed on the parking meter.
Is parking expensive in France?
Hear this out loudPauseOn-street parking is divided into two price zones, the central zone which costs €4/hour to park and the outskirts, where on-street parking costs €2.40/hour. Parking tariffs apply between 9am and 8pm and you can pay for your on-street parking using the nearby parking meters or designated mobile phone apps.
Where can you camp in France for free?
Hear this out loudPauseAn aire is a low cost or free private camping area in France. Often, they are run by the local town council. What is this? There are various names for this type of camping, though aire de service is by far the most common.
Can you put up a tent in France?
Hear this out loudPauseIn France, practicing isolated camping (Bivouac) is forbidden or very strictly limited, as camping on your own in some areas might damage the natural environment or trigger a fire hazard. So before setting up your tent, make sure that camping isn't forbidden and that you have the agreement of the owner.
Is it illegal to sleep in your car in France?
Hear this out loudPauseThere is no law in the vehicle code stating that sleeping in your car is forbidden. As long as you follow the generals rules for parking and where you can and cannot park, you can sleep in your car.