Campervan and Motorhome Hire France
Campervan Hire for the Olympics in Paris 2024
Olympic Venues - Campervan-friendly Guide
Paris Olympics 2024 starts on Friday 26th July and runs until Sunday the 11th August. What better way to tour the various venues and catch up with world class sport. We have listed below the Olympic venues with where to camp close by where possible.
You must book early as accommodation in Paris is at a premium and space is limited.
Paris Zone
| Venue (Area of Paris) | Sport | Nearest Campervan/Motorhome Campsite | Distance (approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stade de France (Saint-Denis) | Opening & Closing Ceremonies, Athletics | Camping Paris Est | 12.5 km |
| Roland-Garros (Boulogne) | Tennis | Bois de Boulogne Camping | 3.8 km |
| Stade Jean-Bouin (16th Arrondissement) | Rugby Sevens | Bois de Boulogne Camping | 3.8 km |
| Palais des Sports (15th Arrondissement) | Gymnastics | Camping Indigo Paris (Villeneuve-Saint-Georges) | 17.7 km (located outside Paris but closest option) |
| Grand Palais Éphémère (7th Arrondissement) | Fencing, Taekwondo | Camping Paris Est | 4.2 km |
| Champs-Élysées (8th Arrondissement) | Cycling - Road Race Finish | No campsites nearby due to central location. Consider parking areas with overnight campervan allowances or campsites outside Paris. | - |
| Champ de Mars (7th Arrondissement) | Beach Volleyball | Camping Paris Est | 4.2 km |
| Invalides (7th Arrondissement) | Archery, Shooting Para Archery, Shooting | Camping Paris Est | 4.2 km |
| La Porte de la Chapelle Arena (18th Arrondissement) | Weightlifting | Camping Paris Est | 5.7 km |
Seine-Saint-Denis Zone
| Venue (Area) | Sport | Nearest Campervan/Motorhome Campsite | Distance (approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stade Aquatique (Saint-Denis) | Swimming, Diving, Synchronized Swimming | Camping Paris Est | 8.9 km |
| Vélodrome National (Saint-Denis) | Cycling - Track | Camping Paris Est | 8.9 km |
| Palais omnisports Paris-Bercy (Paris 12th Arrondissement) | Basketball | Camping Indigo Paris (Villeneuve-Saint-Georges) | 14.7 km |
| Hall 6 - Exhibition Center (Paris 19th Arrondissement) | Badminton, Boxing | Camping Paris Est | 9.8 km |
Other Regions of France
Finding a campsite directly next to each venue might be challenging. Consider these options and research further based on your chosen city.
| City | Sport | Nearest Major City with Recommended Campsite | Distance to Venue (approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marseille (Bouches-du-Rhône) | Football - Men's Tournament Final | Marseille | *Camping International Marseille Bonneveine (9 km) |
| Lyon (Rhône) | Football - Women's Tournament Final | Lyon | *Camping Indigo Lyon (12 km) |
| Nantes (Loire-Atlantique) | Football - Men's & Women's Tournament Group Stages | Nantes | *Camping Nantes Atlantique (3 km) |
| Bordeaux (Gironde) | Football - Men's & Women's Tournament Group Stages | Bordeaux | *Domaine de la Geneste (11 km) |
| Saint-Étienne (Loire) | Football - Men's Tournament Group Stages | Saint-Étienne | *Camping Le Lac (2 km) |
| Nice (Alpes-Maritimes) | Football - Men's Tournament Group Stages | Nice | *Camping Les Castaways (8 km) |
| Toulouse (Haute-Garonne) | Football - Men's Tournament Group Stages | Toulouse | *Camping Les Ramiers (7 km) |
| Versailles (Yvelines) | Equestrian - Dressage & Jumping | Versailles | *Camping Versailles (2 km) |
| Le Golf National (Yvelines) | Golf | Versailles | *Camping Versailles (2 km) - likely within surrounding areas |
| Élancourt (Yvelines) | Cycling - Mountain Bike | Versailles | *Camping Versailles (2 km) - likely within surrounding areas |
| Vaires-sur-Marne (Seine-et-Marne) | Canoeing - Slalom | Disneyland Paris (Marne-la-Vallée) | *Camping Paris Est (27 km) |
The choice of campervans and motorhomes to rent in France.
France has over 30 cities to start your campervan hire from. The choice of campers starts from a camping car to a luxury 6-berth motorhome and everything in between.
The small camping-cars to rent have a double bed and a gas ring to cook on.
The 2-berth campers with shower and wc are fully self-contained. This gives you the option to park up anywhere for the night including the free Aires that are all over France.
You will find at every depot 4-berths campervans/motorhomes and 6-berth motorhomes. These are also self contained.
Check out the bed layouts of the campervan before you hire a motorhome in France.
Check out the bed layouts in all of these campervans before you confirm your booking. For families and groups of friends there are options where there is both a double bed option or a single berth or bunks at the rear of the camper.
What are garages in motorhomes?
A useful addition is a garage at the rear of the motorhome. This is a great space under the back of the campervan and is usually accessed both from outside the vehicle through a lockable door or, in some vehicles, by lifting up the bed. It is really useful for storing surfboards, skis, bikes, camping gear, beach bags, muddy boots etc.
Cooking in a French campervan.
There is no more important activity in France than cooking. All campers, sleeper cars and motorhomes have a kitchen.
Some are very basic with a single gas cooking ring to others that have a fully equipped kitchen with oven, microwave, fridge/freezer - the works.
In France and in Europe generally, shop daily for the freshest fruit, vegetables and bread.
Choose from these campervans and motorhomes:
- 2 berth low-top
- 2 berth pop-top
- 2 Berth + Toilet & Shower
- 2 Berth + Shower & Toilet
- 4 Berth + Shower & Toilet
- 5 Berth + Shower & Toilet
- 6 Berth Camper + Shower & Toilet
- 7 Berth Camper + Shower & Toilet
Travelling around France in a campervan.
France is one of the most popular destinations for a family holiday or for a romantic road trip.
Choose from the following cities for your campervan hire in France:
- Ajaccio to explore Corsica.
- Angers as a base to drive through the Loire Valley.
- Bastia to explore the north-east of Corsica. Ferry services from France and Italy
- Biarritz to explore southwest France's Basque coast. Great for surfing.
- Bordeaux for exquisite wines and stunning scenery and Gothic Cathedrals.
- Bretagne Nantes to explore northwest France including Brittany and the Loire
- Bretagne St Malo to explore Brittany and Normandy. A major port with ferries from the UK.
- Caen Carpiquet Airport in Normandy to explore the north of France. Must try the Calvados - while not driving!
- Cannes to visit the French Riviera.
- Clermont to walk the dormant volcanoes of central France.
- Colmar - a fairytale village located in the Alsace region of France. Famous for Little Venice, and unique architecture.
- Grenoble surrounded by mountains it is the capital of the French Alps and perfect for skiing in the winter and hiking in the summer.
- Lille has great small campers at budget prices. Perfect for touring northern France and dropping into Belgium.
- Lyon. Use Lyon as a base to explore the Rhone valley.
- Marseille. A beautiful fishing port to start a tour of the South of France.
- Metzin northeast France is a world heritage site. It's close to the borders of Germany and Luxembourg.
- Montpellier - not far from the sea. This beautiful modern city with its historic centre.
- Nantes and Nantes Airport at the heart of the Loire valley in upper Brittany.
- Nice on the French Riviera. Start your tour of the South of France from here.
- Paris - combine a city break and then collect a camper to tour France.
- Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport Fly into Paris and collect your camper at the airport.
- Poitiers to explore western France and visit La Rochelle, the coast and Tours.
- Rouen perfect to start a camper tour of Northern France.
- Salon De Provence close to Marseille. A good place to start a tour of the south of France.
- Strasbourg - an historic city in Alsace close to the German border.
- Saint Maxime Sur Mer on the Cote d'Azur between Marseille and Nice
- Toulouse - a depot to combine a road trip of France and Spain.
- Tours. Vichy Start your road trip of the chateaux of the Loire valley at Tours.
- in central France in the Rhone valley.
Motorhome and campervan hire suppliers in France.
There are well known, trusted and long established campervan hire suppliers in France. They include:
- McRent
- Avis Caraway
- Apollo Campers
- Big Sky RV
- Anywhere Campers
- Autocaravan Express
- Euromotorhomes
The Tour de France 2024
The next Tour De France will be held in France from 29 Jun 2024 – 21 Jul 2024. Tour de France Official Website.
There are many optional extras offered to you when you rent a campervan or motorhome in France:
Many motorhomes have the option of adding a bike rack. Some campervans have garages for extra storage. Some are automatic, some manual. Choose to add extras such as bedding and talk to us about insurance options for your rental vehicle.
Family holidays, romantic getaways, fun adventures or tour a new region while hiring a campervan or motorhome.
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