Campsites in France
Our map shows 9,171 campsites and 3,684 motorhome or caravan stops in France. Of these, 2,209 list showers, 3,218 have electric hook-ups, 1,313 welcome dogs and 2,045 are free of charge. Places with the most listed sites: Biscarrosse, Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Messanges, Les Mathes, Sanguinet, Agde. The map also shows 76 unnamed basic camping spots in natural settings. A spot on the map does not mean camping is allowed there: wild camping rules differ by country and area, so check local rules first.
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Camping Château de Chanteloup
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Camping Intercommunal du Mettey
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Camping naturiste Les Manoques
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Domaine de Bagheera
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La Grainetière
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Les Couesnons
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Camping communal de Sainte-Mère-Église
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Camping des Dunes
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Camping Huttopia Val Cenis
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Camping Les Mésanges
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Les Bois Flottés
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Aire camping-car de Saint Avertin
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Camping Les Prés
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Camping municipal de l'Océan
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Ferme des Tuileries
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Le Haras
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Le Ruisseau
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Les Mouettes
Data from OpenStreetMap, updated 2026-11-12. Details can be incomplete or out of date: check with the site before you travel. Something wrong or missing? Anyone can fix it on OpenStreetMap.
Camping in France: what to know
Season
Most campsites open from April or May to September. Many on the Mediterranean and Atlantic coasts stay open into October, and some all year. July and August are the busiest and most expensive months, so book coastal campsites well ahead.
Wild camping
Wild camping is restricted or prohibited in many places, including beaches, protected areas and certain municipalities. Elsewhere, landowner permission and local rules may apply. In some national parks a bivouac is allowed: a small tent pitched in the evening and taken down in the morning, away from roads. Each park sets its own rules.
With a motorhome
France has thousands of aires de camping-car: stopovers run by towns and villages, often free or cheap, with water and waste disposal. Overnight parking may be permitted where ordinary parking is allowed, provided you follow local rules and do not set up camp (for example, by putting out an awning or chairs). Many seaside towns restrict motorhomes or use height barriers.
Rules vary by region and may change. Always check current local regulations and signs before you travel.
Weather in France by month
| Month | Day | Night | Rain | Rainy days🌧 | Sunny days☀️ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 7° | 1° | 67 mm | 13 | 5 |
| FebruaryFeb | 10° | 2° | 55 mm | 10 | 7 |
| MarchMar | 13° | 3° | 61 mm | 12 | 9 |
| AprilApr | 16° | 5° | 53 mm | 10 | 12 |
| MayMay | 19° | 9° | 69 mm | 12 | 11 |
| JuneJun | 24° | 13° | 70 mm | 12 | 12 |
| JulyJul | 28° | 15° | 37 mm | 8 | 16 |
| AugustAug | 28° | 15° | 43 mm | 8 | 15 |
| SeptemberSep | 24° | 12° | 57 mm | 10 | 13 |
| OctoberOct | 19° | 9° | 77 mm | 11 | 9 |
| NovemberNov | 12° | 5° | 78 mm | 13 | 5 |
| DecemberDec | 9° | 3° | 73 mm | 13 | 4 |
Averages for 2015–2024 where the campsites are, from NASA POWER satellite and weather-model data. Day and night are the average daily high and low; a rainy day has at least 1 mm of rain; sunny days are estimated from the sunlight reaching the ground.