What does Aire mean in camping?
An aire is a low cost or free private camping area in France. Often, they are run by the local town council. There are various names for this type of camping, though aire de service is by far the most common.
Can you sleep at an Aire in France?
Can you stay overnight in an ‘aire de service’ on a French motorway? Yes, often it is allowed. They often have specific motorhome parking areas and there will be an allowed time you are allowed to stay for.
Where can you stop overnight in a motorhome in France?
As regards to overnight parking, you can simply stay in a car park. French traffic law even recommends to stop driving your motorhome overnight if you are tired late in the evening and driving is a struggle.
What is Aire parking?
Motorhome stopovers, known as Aires, are mostly public parking areas and some private land where motorhome and campervan users may stop overnight for free or for a small fee. Aires symbolise the freedom of motorhoming.
How long can you stay on an Aire in France?
The general rule is that you can stay for a maximum of 48 hours. There are so many motorhome stopovers dotted around the country that it can seem difficult to travel more than a few miles off the motorway without bumping into one.
Can you sleep in the car in France?
Sleeping is actually fine, since you are allowed to sleep in your car, so also in your camping-car.
Where can you sleep in your car in France?
As stated above, you can park almost anywhere a normal car can, with the exception near traffic lights and signs if your camping-car masks their visibility.
Can I sleep in my car in Europe?
Can you sleep in your car in Europe? Yes, you can sleep in your car whilst driving around Europe. As usual, make sure you are parked legally.
Can you freedom camp in Europe?
Freedom camping is a fantastic privilege in Europe where you pay absolutely nothing for a place to stay – but you can expect to get what you pay for at the camper stops.
Can you wild camp in France with a motorhome?
You must have permission from the landowner. You cannot wild camp with a motorhome or camper on the French coast. No motorhome wild camping is allowed in French National Parks or near designated historic sites.
Is it safe to sleep in a car in Europe?
In Europe it is absolutely legal to sleep in your car, as long as you have parked in a spot where it’s allowed to. You can in fact be fined because you haven’t positioned your car in the right spot but not because you are sleeping in a vehicle.
