Can you park overnight in France?

Overnight parking is not permitted anywhere in France, although it is OK to park in a rest area if you need a rest. Depending on the region you will visit, you will find private parkings that can be a good and safe alternative to park your car for a few hours or days.



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Wild camping generally is not permitted in France, except when the landowner permits to do so. Pitching up in protected natural sites or near historic monuments is never allowed. Local authorities or other authorities in charge of these designated areas can establish specific rules regarding the area they govern.

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The principal rules The basic rules are set out in Article R111-33 of French town and country planning law. The main restrictions stipulate that wild camping is not permitted on the coast, in protected natural sites, and on the perimeter of classified historic monuments.

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There is no law in the vehicle code stating that sleeping in your car is forbidden. As long as you follow the generals rules for parking and where you can and cannot park, you can sleep in your car.

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What is the best free camping app? The camping apps: Park4night, iOverlander, Campercontact and ACSI campsites all offer a free version.

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Car parks near Paris
  • SAEMES Hôtel de Ville - Paris. Closer. ...
  • SAEMES Rivoli-Sébastopol. Covered (1.85m) ...
  • INDIGO Lutèce-Cité Covered (1.9m) ...
  • INDIGO Sébastopol. Covered (1.9m) ...
  • INDIGO Harlay Pont Neuf. Covered (1.91m) ...
  • Baudoyer. Covered (1.9m) ...
  • SAEMES Les Halles - Saint-Eustache. Covered (1.85m) ...
  • Beaubourg Centre Pompidou. Covered (1.9m)


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Public drinking is relatively common in France - you'll see people sipping wine and beer in public parks and on the banks of rivers - but even so, you might be wondering what is technically allowed by the law. Overall, the sale and consumption of alcohol in public spaces is not prohibited in France.

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There are bathing zones at all monitored beaches. The bathing zone reserved for swimmers is marked out by 2 blue flags. Beyond that there are green flags with a red spot to indicate the zone reserved for body-surfers. Still further out begins the area reserved for surfers.

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