France – Argentan
Argentan is a historic town on the Orne River in Normandy. Founded as a frontier settlement during the Viking Age and later rebuilt by Henry I of England, it suffered severe damage in August 1944, during the Second World War.…
France by motorhome
Motorhoming in France
France is where most motorhome trips across Europe begin, and it is hard to beat for it: thousands of aires — the municipal stopovers that cost little or nothing — farms and vineyards that host vans through France Passion, and quiet D-roads that make the autoroute tolls easy to avoid.
Below are our latest posts from the road in France and our reviews of the campsites and aires we have stayed on. Two things worth sorting before you go: a Crit'Air sticker for the low-emission zones in the big cities, and a toll tag if you do use the autoroutes.
Latest posts
France – Cabourg
We went to Cabourg because it offered two free motorhome parking areas and because I had read that it is a historic Belle Époque coastal town. We really liked the town. It boasts the longest European pedestrian seafront promenade, fantastic…
France – Honfleur
We went to Honfleur because I had read that it was one of the most beautiful towns in Normandy. It is well worth a visit. It serves as a fishing, commercial, and recreational port—all in one. The most impressive sights…
France – Fécamp
Fécamp is a city of art and history with several interesting buildings, including the Gothic Church of the Holy Trinity and the Benedictine Palace, a 19th-century masterpiece. We loved this palace and were most impressed by it. Strolling along the…
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