Camping and caravaning in France... : how to find a good camping or budget lodging in France

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Camp grounds are easy to find in France

Camping is very common in France, so you could find camp sites in almost every village and in the countryside, beaches, mountains...

Most campsite have places not just for tents but also for camper vans and caravans also. I is sometimes possible to rent a caravan or chalet bungalows in some big camp sites.

 

Amenities in french camp sites

The quality could widely vary but usually, this kind of accomodation is standardised. Camp grounds in France are usually rated considering their level of comfort and amenities in 4 categories from 1 to 4 stars.

If almost all campsites have shower/toilet blocks, many of them (usually 3 and 4 stars) have sophisticated facilities such as swimming pool, laundry with washing machines, shop, bicycle hire and sports facilities. Some feature also retaurants, Internet cafes or doctors on-site ! 

Camping in France, how much does it cost ?

Usually, the price for one day range from 15€ to 40€.

The french holiday season (July and August) is usually the most expensive.



Camping and caravaning out of campgrounds? 

Officially, camping on public land is forbidden, while it is widely practised by the french people... 

 

 
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