Mulhouse is the creative centre of Alsace. Its proximity to Germany and Switzerland has influenced its historical heritage: museums, monuments and dynamism. Several museums dedicated to automobiles, trains and textiles pay tribute to its industrial soul. Where to stay We stayed at Camping de I’lll (47.734699, 7.32427 lat, long) 2 km from the centre, about 20 minutes walk. The campsite […]
Besançon is a city in eastern France, near the border with Switzerland. The old town is located in a horseshoe-shaped bend on the banks of the Doubs River. The sprawling citadel of Besançon stands on a hill and is home to 3 museums, a zoo and 600-metre-long walls. Where to stay We stayed in the city’s motorhome area (47.237061, 6.016338 […]
The historical-artistic city of Dole forms a harmonious whole, with its canals, houses and the collegiate church that dominates the town. The well-preserved historic centre of Dole has been declared a protected area. Where to stay We stayed in the town’s motorhome park (47.089904, 5.497114). It is a free parking lot, in the city, in front of little Venice and […]
Beaune is a historical-artistic city with an exceptional heritage, the capital of Burgundy wines. Surrounded by ancient walls, it is considered the centre of the Burgundian wine business. Where to stay We stayed in the city’s Municipal Area (47.017384, 4.836396 lat, long), which is quite large and costs 8.70 euros per day or 17.50 euros for two days. We stayed […]
Classified as a green holiday resort, the town of Pont-de-Vaux now attracts many visitors eager to discover its natural and architectural heritage. Pont-de-Vaux also has a fishing pond and a port that opens the doors to almost 1,200 kilometres of navigable waterways in Burgundy. Where to stay We stayed at Camping Le Champ d’été (46.4296, 4.93312 lat, long) beside the […]
Serrières with 1100 inhabitants, is located in the Ardèche department. Populated since the Roman conquest, the small town still has traces of the Gallo-Roman era. Where to stay We stayed in the town’s Camping-Car Aire (45.312459, 4.773347 lat, long) which is free and next to the Rhône River, a very beautiful place with herons and swans. It has a good […]
Bordering the Rhône, opposite the Tain-l’Hermitage vineyards, stands the welcoming little town of Tournon-sur-Rhône, overlooked by the outline of the imposing 10th, 15th and 16th-century Castle. You can admire this harmonious scene from the Marc Seguin footbridge. Where to stay We stayed in the official motorhome area (45.063659, 4.84372 lat, long), which is free and without facilities. There are 14 […]
The capital of the Tricastin, a historic region in the Rhône Valley, Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux is an ancient fortified town in Provençale Drôme. It possesses a magnificent medieval heritage represented mainly by its remarkable 12th and 13th-century cathedral. Where to stay We stayed near the tourist office in the town’s free motorhome area (44.34726, 4.7698 lat, long). It is a closed area […]
Tarascon, located on the banks of the Rhone, between Avignon and Arles, has no less than twenty-six sites classified as Historical Monuments. It continues to seduce visitors with its traditional charm and exceptional architectural heritage. Where to stay We stayed at Camping Tartarin (43.80899, 4.6556 lat, long), located next to Tarascon Castle and the Rhone River, a walk to see […]
Beaucaire, a town of Art and History famous for its old fairs which drew crowds in the 17th and 19th centuries, sits by the Rhône river. It has preserved several beautiful monuments from its rich trading past. Where to stay We stayed in the town’s free motorhome area (43.806235, 4.637203 lat, long), which has an area for loading and unloading […]
