Place me · France
Wild camping and free overnight stays in France
Where are you staying tonight? In France a motorhome parks on public car parks like any other vehicle – day and night. Here is the rule with its source and the most popular spots.
A motorhome may park like any vehicle on public car parks in France, day and night, for up to seven days. Blanket municipal bans on motorhomes are unlawful – as the circular of 19 October 2004 sets out.
Where camping begins: jacks, an awning or furniture outside are prohibited. Local by-laws must be observed on top.
This overview is guidance, not legal advice: signs on site and local by-laws take precedence.
Popular spots – France
Sorted by community check-ins and views.
Frequently asked questions
Can I sleep in a motorhome on a car park in France?+
Yes: on public car parks a motorhome may park like any vehicle, day and night, for up to seven days. Local by-laws must be observed (circular of 19 October 2004).
How long can I stay in one place?+
Up to seven days, like any other vehicle on public car parks (circular of 19 October 2004). Local by-laws and signs on site must be observed.
Can a municipality ban motorhomes?+
Not across the board: under the circular of 19 October 2004, blanket municipal bans are unlawful. Local by-laws still have to be observed.
Where does parking end and camping begin?+
Jacks, an awning or furniture outside are prohibited. Without them, the motorhome parks like any other vehicle.
Where do I find places for the night in France?+
On the Place me map: official aires de camping-car and campsites are always allowed; car parks get the national rule. The “Legal” filter hides red spots.
The information comes from OpenStreetMap and from campers. Check signs and bans on site – the light is guidance, not legal advice. Caraplace accepts no liability for accuracy or currency; you stay at your own risk.
Only legal places on the map
The “Legal” filter shows only places with a green or amber light – official stopovers, campsites, farms and car parks in regions that allow or tolerate overnight stays.
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