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The city sits on the A10, A62 and A63 highways with the A630 Rocade ring road going 45 km around the suburbs. These roads give quick routes to Paris, Toulouse, the Basque Coast and Spain.
Bordeaux Métropole’s ZFE is inside the Rocade (intra-rocade) and is in effect 24/7. A Crit'Air sticker is required for all vehicles. Current restrictions focus on “non-classified” vehicles (those that cannot obtain a Crit’Air sticker).
RVs under 3.5 tonnes and below 3 metres high usually pay toll Class 2 on French highways. Take a ticket when you enter and pay by card or cash when you exit.
Rush-hour traffic is heavy on the Rocade and the Pont d'Aquitaine bridge. Plan fuel or food stops outside 07:00 – 09:00 and 16:00 – 19:00.
Wild camping is restricted. Use campgrounds or Aires de Camping-Car to avoid fines.
Eleven park-and-ride parking areas inside the Rocade let you leave the RV and ride the tram straight downtown. Non-classified vehicles can access designated P+R sites via dedicated access routes.
| Site | Type | Distance to Downtown |
|---|---|---|
| Yelloh ! Village Bordeaux Lac | Urban campground | 8 km. Walk to Tram C for a 20-minute ride to Quinconces. |
| Aire de camping-car Le Grain | RV aire | About 15 km north of Bordeaux (Ambarès-et-Lagrave). |
Aire de Camping-Car is the French term for a basic RV stop, similar to Germany's Stellplatz. These sites have hard standing, water and a waste dump point for a nightly fee.
Free/Wild camping is allowed in France only on private land with express permission from the landowner and it remains subject to national restrictions. Local laws may apply in certain areas so check online or at an information center for regional guidelines.
France has around 7,460 campsites costing around €30.10/night, ranging from €16.10 for an unclassified (no-star) campsite to nearly €60.60 for a five-star campsite. Prices still vary a lot by season, location, and amenities, basic municipal sites can be very affordable, while popular coastal or resort areas in peak season cost more.
Yes, a large number of RV rental companies allow for one-way rentals as well as between countries in Europe.
A one-way road trip is often more convenient and can allow you to explore more of the country. For example, a popular one-way vacation route in France is Paris to Rome via Provence and the French Riviera (Côte d’Azur) – travelling through Southern France along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea through Saint-Tropez, Cannes, and Monaco.
One-way rentals may not be available between all routes, and additional fees apply, depending on the pickup and drop-off locations. Our comparison tool will automatically factor in any additional fees and show you which vehicles are available on your preferred route.
To rent a motorhome weighing up to 3,500 kg (7,716 pounds) in France, you need a valid standard Class B Driving Licence. Anyone from a country outside Europe with a non-Latin alphabet must bring an official French translation of their licence.
If you plan to rent a Luxury Class motorhome that weighs over 3,500 kg (7,716 pounds), you'll need to secure an additional Class C1 'heavy vehicles' licence.
The minimum age to rent a campervan in France is 21 years old, although many companies necessitate that you be at least 23 to rent from them. Most campervan rentals also prefer drivers to have at least three years of driving experience before taking the reins of a motorhome.
Note: policies vary from supplier to supplier. Always check the T&Cs for your rental.
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