🇫🇷France Camping Guide

Camping rules, driving details, and seasonal route planning for France.

Capital

Paris

Currency

EUR

Best Season

April to October

Wild Camping

Restricted outside designated areas

Driving Side

right

Emergency

112

Electricity

Type C / Type F

Population

66,351,959

Area

543,908 km²

Languages & Timezones

Languages: French

Timezones: UTC-10:00, UTC-09:30, UTC-09:00, UTC-08:00, UTC-04:00, UTC-03:00, UTC+01:00, UTC+02:00, UTC+03:00, UTC+04:00, UTC+05:00, UTC+10:00, UTC+11:00, UTC+12:00

Camping rules

Wild camping status: Restricted outside designated areas.
Prefer official campsites and approved overnight areas near protected zones.
Check municipality-level signage for seasonal restrictions.

Driving essentials

Driving side: right.
Confirm toll/vignette requirements and low-emission rules before city entry.
Carry country-specific safety kit where legally required.

Travel essentials

Capital: Paris. Currency: EUR.
Emergency number: 112. Electricity: Type C / Type F.
Best season for most loops: April to October.