Campervan Hire in Paris

Motorhome Hire Paris

Paris is a city with a rich architectural heritage. The Arc de Triomphe, the Louvres Museum and the Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral are emblematic monuments of the city. Nevertheless, the Eiffel Tower is the symbol of Paris. The so-called "Iron Lady", bears witness to a city that was once strong in metal-working.

The Avenue des Champs-Elysées is the most famous avenue in the world, but also one of the most expensive. It joins the Place de la Concorde to the Place Charles de Gaulle and embodies Parisian luxury. Nevertheless, other districts such as Montmartre, the Marais or the Latin Quarter, are great neighbourhoods in a pleasant city, filled with charm and romance.

Campervan hire in Paris give you the freedom to visit all of Paris and its surroundings. Take a drive to the Châteaux de Versailles and explore the free gardens or take a tour of the castle and learn its history. Paris is more than just its city centre, there are beautiful parks and forests, just on the outskirts, that are perfect for motorhome rentals.

Getting to Paris

Built along the River Seine, the French capital is located in the north of the country. Airlines such as Air France, Ryanair, Transavia and Easyjet share the tarmacs of the Roissy-Charles de Gaulle and Orly airports. The former hosts more long-haul flights, while the latter, which is smaller, is monopolized by low-cost airlines. In addition, the Paris ring road is accessible via the A1, A13, A3, A4 or A6 motorways, or by taking the N301, N302, N13 or N185 roads. It is also possible to reach the city by train via the Paris-Montparnasse, Gare de Lyon and Gare du Nord stations.

Parking in Paris

Most car parks in the centre of Paris charge a fee depending on the time spent parked. On average, you will need to pay £2.50 for an hour, or £17 for a day. The Rivoli and Pompidou Centre car parks are located in the heart of Paris. However, those who choose to rent a campervan to travel to Paris will have to park outside the city due to height restrictions. Saemes Parking at Porte d'Orléans and the Pascher car park at Roissy-Charles de Gaulle offer parking to those who motorhome hire in Paris.

Annual Events in Paris

• La fête de la musique, in the centre of Paris, 21st June. A day during which free music concerts are hosted in public places throughout the city. Free. 
• La fête Nationale, 14th July. A day to celebrate the storming of the Bastille and to recall the values of the French Republic. Free. 
• Le Salon de l'Agriculture, at the Porte de Versailles Exhibition Centre, February. A beauty contest for farm animals, held over several weeks. From €15. 
• Tournoi de Roland-Garros, end of May. International tennis tournament. Depending on the date, the place and the match, ticket prices vary from £45 to £255.
• La Techno Parade, September. A musical event during which people party in the streets of the city. Free.

Camping in Paris

• Camping de Paris. Located in the west of the city near the Boulogne woods, this campsite welcomes campervanners and their campers for an average of £30 per night.
• Huttopia de Versailles campsite. South of Paris, you can stay in your campervan at this lovely 3 star campsite for around £34 per night.
• Le Beau village de Paris campsite, in Villiers-sur-Orge. This campsite is about twenty kilometres from the centre of Paris. However, this offers campers a very pleasant, scenic stay. From €25/night for 2 people.