What are the rules for camper vans in France?

If you're planning to drive a motorhome weighing 3.5 tonnes or less in France, your driver's license is accepted. Most recreational vehicles on the market (motorhomes, vans, converted vans, etc.) don't exceed 3.5 tonnes. If, on the other hand, you plan to drive a vehicle exceeding this weight, you'll need a C1 license.



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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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You are not permitted to take more than the following: 16 litres of beer. 4 litres of wine. 1 litre of alcohol, more than 22%

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Speed limits vary in France depending on the type of road and size of vehicle. As a general rule the drivers of courier vans under 3.5t are subject to limits of 50km/h in towns, 90km/h on open roads (80km/h in wet conditions), 110 km/h on dual carriageways (100km/h when wet) and 130km/h on motorways (110km/h when wet).

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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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The original food animal (meat, product of meat and milk product) from non-EU countries European Union are strictly prohibited. Fishery products, other products of animal origin (honey, snails, etc.), powdered milk, baby food or pet food may be tolerated according to certain thresholds and in certain packaging.

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Travelers can bring most food items to France as long as they are for personal consumption and do not exceed the allowed quantities.

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