French Aires with a motorhome or campervan- everything you need to know!

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5 жыл бұрын

Everything you ever wanted to know about using French aires with a motorhome or campervan! We love aires in France, but there are some things to know which will make your life easier!
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Here are our tips and tricks for finding French aires for your motorhome, the different types of aires in France, how to use them, how to use the facilities and how to stay safe.
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I left my job to tour Europe in a motorhome. When not touring, we review motorhomes, ride motorbikes, pick up after our cocker spaniel puppy and enjoy spending time outdoors. Our home-base is a boat- a bit different from motorhome life!
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@paulmartin1094 5 жыл бұрын

Personally I would never recommend using Aires du service or Aires Du repose on any French autoroutes,they are not safe for overnight stops,there are numerous occasions of tourists being robbed overnight when sleeping,not a scare story, I've travelled Europe since the 1970's both for work and pleasure,and have witnessed many robberies.Aires du camping cars are as you say situated in many areas in France and are usually safe and welcoming,either free or up to 10/12 euros.Many apps available these days,Dutch and German apps most useful as they tend to be the most frequent travellers in Europe.

@MikePearcePhoto 4 жыл бұрын

We've used the Park4Night app in the UK all this year (2019) and nearly always found somewhere for the night. We've also found that an increasing number of local councils are realising that providing free or very cheap overnight parking for motorhomes is a good thing for their local economies. Brecon in Wales leads the way - most of their car parks are free overnight from 6pm to 8am. We've also stayed in the middle of Windsor, just under the castle walls for £2 per night and in the centre of Ely in Cambridgeshire.

@ImplyDods 2 жыл бұрын

I have camped in tents for 50 years ( just buying a motorhome) and have never had anything stolen even though you cannot lock anything up. No way I will be worried in a motorhome. In my experience the vast majority of people either wants to do no harm or actively welcome you and make you feel comfortable. People in general are awesome 🙂

@gailh3048 5 жыл бұрын

Useful video, thank you. Camping car park aires let you book a space in advance. There’s an annual fee for this (think it’s about £20).

@ianhewlett647

Help! Im confused, you have a trailer so is it just towing caravans the aires have an issue with or any form of trailer ie your motorbike trailer or car on a trailer or even an A frame car? is there anyway to know where a trailer may be accepted (excluding motorways)

@weebolddavy 4 жыл бұрын

Many thanks, not yet been across the channel in our 'van yet. We have found this so useful, gives us a good starting point in making our plans.

@rodhepburn6177 3 жыл бұрын

i use camper contact only a fiver a year

@mikepreece6773 5 жыл бұрын

For France try All the Aires and Germany The Stellplatz books.

@coratheexplorer1824 3 жыл бұрын

When paying for water or toilet inside, Aires do I use euro coin or euro paper

@hoojamaflicks 4 жыл бұрын

have you done a video on yr bikes, trailer setup etc? very interested in that! couldn't see one in yr list of videos.

@Mauriceok

Excellent video again, thank you

@richardwarner5491 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent info - Thank you

@neil27pearson 2 жыл бұрын

Many thanks great info.

@bradaltemeyer4472 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, Fort Wayne Indiana, that brings back some distant memories. (I have a cousin over near Elkhart/ where we lived back in the 1970's) Elkhart is one of the RV production centers around there. There is a area near there that is special because the land moves, technically people stand on really thick vegetation over a very old lake bed, (yes, the earth moves under your feet). Hope you enjoyed your time in the Mid-West (Chicago also has the only submarine in a museum anywhere in the world / a German U-Boat)

@sirfulham 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Really useful information.

@gereshomeE Жыл бұрын

Well said! ☺

@stevecon3951 5 жыл бұрын

Great info thank you

@wfdTamar Жыл бұрын

I've done 3 month summer trips in France (in 2019 & 2022). Both hot summers and I found the rules about not using awnings, chairs etc on aires were flouted (and that seems accepted) often when it's hot. I tend to do what I see French campers doing, or if the aire is more secluded, some leeway is possible. I would suggest not buying flouro levels. Basically, don't do anything that would bother residents.

@mikelidvall9049 Жыл бұрын

Hi there. Loving your content. I am soon going to live/ travel/ work from a motorhome. I want to tow my motorcycle so I can explore etc as you do. I have some questions. Do you have any issues parking at paid campsites as you take up more space? Do you need to cover your bikes when travelling in bad weather, how do you do that so the bikes and cover remain intact? How do you secure the bikes to stop theft when on the trailer? Thanks in advance...

@ianthomson6064

Thanks for the great content, as ever, Kat. Just one quick question ... Are you able to leave the Aire for an hour or so (eg an evening shop at the nearest hypermarket) or, do you have to stay put until you leave the following day?