Planning a motorhome adventure through France?
Explore our practical self-guided motorhome travel guides featuring scenic coastal drives, alpine routes, and unforgettable regional road trips across France.
🚐 Motorhome Tours: Atlantic Coast France – Brittany to Bay of Biscay
🚐 Motorhome Tours: The French Alps by Motorhome
🚐 Motorhome Tours: Alsace and Vosges Delight Route
🚐 Motorhome Tours: Over the Pyrenees – From France to Spain
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1. Classic France Highlights Route (10–14 days)
Route:
Paris → Loire Valley → Bordeaux → Toulouse → Carcassonne → Provence → Nice
Highlights
- Famous landmarks in Paris
- Castles of the Loire Valley
- Wine regions around Bordeaux
- Medieval fortress city of Carcassonne
- Lavender fields and villages in Provence
- Mediterranean coastline near Nice
Good for: First-time visitors and iconic destinations.
2. French Riviera Coastal Route (4–6 days)
Route:
Nice → Monaco → Menton → Cannes → Antibes → Saint-Tropez → Marseille
Highlights
- Mediterranean beaches and coastal towns
- Luxury harbor of Monaco
- Film festival city of Cannes
- Historic port of Marseille
- Scenic coastal drives
Good for: Coastal scenery and seaside towns.
3. Loire Valley Castles Route (4–6 days)
Route:
Orléans → Blois → Chambord → Amboise → Tours → Saumur → Angers
Highlights
- Renaissance castles and gardens
- Vineyards and wine tasting
- Historic towns along the Loire River
- Cycling routes through vineyards and countryside
Good for: Castles, history, and wine culture.
4. Normandy and Brittany Coastal Route (6–9 days)
Route:
Paris → Rouen → Étretat → Caen → Mont-Saint-Michel → Saint-Malo → Brest
Highlights
- White cliffs of Étretat
- D-Day landing beaches in Normandy
- Mont-Saint-Michel island monastery
- Walled city of Saint-Malo
- Rugged Atlantic coastline
Good for: History, dramatic coastlines, and culture.
5. French Alps Scenic Route (5–8 days)
Route:
Geneva → Chamonix → Annecy → Albertville → Briançon → Grenoble
Highlights
- Mont Blanc mountain scenery
- Alpine lakes and mountain passes
- Historic alpine villages
- Scenic high mountain roads
Good for: Alpine landscapes and outdoor activities.
6. Provence and Southern France Route (5–7 days)
Route:
Avignon → Arles → Aix-en-Provence → Luberon villages → Verdon Gorge → Nice
Highlights
- Lavender fields and vineyards
- Roman ruins in Arles
- Hilltop villages in the Luberon
- Dramatic canyon views in Verdon Gorge
- Mediterranean coastal towns
Good for: Scenic countryside and relaxed travel.
7. Grand France Motorhome Tour (14–21 days)
Route:
Paris → Normandy → Brittany → Loire Valley → Bordeaux → Pyrenees → Provence → French Riviera → Alps → Burgundy → Paris
Highlights
- Historic cities and castles
- Atlantic and Mediterranean coastlines
- Wine regions such as Bordeaux and Burgundy
- Mountain landscapes in the Alps and Pyrenees
- Diverse cultural regions across France
Good for: A comprehensive exploration of France.
RV Travel Tips for France
- France has an excellent network of motorhome parking areas called “aires de camping-car.”
- Many villages provide free or low-cost overnight parking for RVs.
- Some highways are toll roads (péage).
- Historic city centers often have restricted access for larger vehicles, so park outside and walk or use public transport.