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Compare several campervan rental suppliers in Nantes easily with Camper Champ. Campervanning is growing in popularity across France, with many international visitors using Nantes as a gateway to explore the Loire Valley and Brittany. Other common motorhome pickup locations include Paris, Lyon and Bordeaux.

One-way rentals are popular for exploring different regions. Many travellers continue their journey through Rennes, Tours or down to La Rochelle.

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90 Route des Sorinières, Rezé, France
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L’Usine, 44650 Corcoué-sur-Logne, Nantes, France

Driving a Campervan around Nantes

  • The A11 motorway runs east to Paris, the A83 heads south towards Bordeaux and the N165 follows the Atlantic coast to Brittany.
  • Nantes is surrounded by the N844 ring road. Traffic slowdowns are common during rush hour from 07:00 to 09:00 and 16:00 to 19:00.
  • A Low Emission Zone covers the city inside the ring road. You need a Crit'Air environmental sticker. Only the cleanest vehicle classes will be allowed after 2025.
  • Campervans up to 3.5 tonnes and under 3 metres tall pay toll Class 2 on French motorways. Take a ticket when you enter and pay by card or cash when you exit.
  • Wild camping is forbidden on coasts, in protected areas and near monuments. Use official campsites or Aires de Camping-Car instead.
  • More than ten Park and Ride sites on TAN tram lines let you park your campervan for a small fee that includes a return ticket to the city centre.

Places to Stay in a Motorhome

Site Type Distance to Centre
Camping du Petit Port Urban campsite about 4 km, Tram 2 in 15 min
Aire de Camping-Car Rezé – Trentemoult Urban aire about 3 km, Navibus ferry 10 min
Camping de l'Erdre Riverside campsite about 20 km north, bus 45 min

Aire de Camping-Car is the French term for a basic motorhome parking area. These sites provide paved parking, water supply and a waste disposal point for approximately six to fifteen euros per night.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is wild camping in a motorhome allowed in France?

Free/wild camping is allowed in France only on private land with the express permission of the landowner. Local laws may apply in certain areas, so check online or at an information centre for regional guidelines.

France has over 10,000 campgrounds. They are quite affordable, starting at around €10 per night.

Is a one-way campervan rental possible?

Yes, a large number of RV rental companies allow for one-way rentals and also 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 holiday 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.

What kind of licence do you need to hire a campervan in France?

You need a valid standard Class B Driving Licence to rent a motorhome weighing up to 3.5 tonnes in France. Anyone from a non-European country with a non-Latin alphabet must bring an official French translation of their licence.

If you rent a Luxury Class motorhome that weighs over 3.5 tonnes, you’ll need to obtain an additional Class C1 ‘heavy vehicles’ licence.

The minimum age for renting a campervan in France is 21 years old, although many companies require you to be at least 23 to rent from them. Most campervan rentals also prefer drivers to have three years of experience before getting behind the wheel of a motorhome.

Note: policies vary from supplier to supplier. Always check the T&Cs for your rental.