| LOCATION Nearest town Department Co-ordinates |
Type cost per night Service details |
OUR COMMENTS | ||
| France |
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| VEULES LES ROSES Sentier a Douane Dieppe 76 Seine-Maritime N 49.87483 E 0.79215 |
Parking
M P free W none V none E none 20 places |
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Large fairly level grass field on
cliffs to west of town centre. Narrow access roads signposted as
parking. 1km path along cliffs to sea front promenade. Motorhome
parking banned in town centre |
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| ÉTRETAT Municipal Campsite Fecamp 76 Seine-Maritime N 49.70024 E 0.21582 |
Aire
M P €8 ccard W €2 V free 16 places |
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Aire with separate entrance at
municipal campsite 1.5km from seafront; marked gravel pitches; barrier
entry pay on exit. Marked flat pitches on gravel. access to borne and waste drain a bit awkward |
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| HONFLEUR Bassin de l'Est Le Havre 14 Calvados N 49.41925 E 0.24154 |
Aire
M P €11 ccard W free V free E free (some) 120 places |
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Large level gravel and tarmac parking area signposted 0.5 km from harbour and town centre. Very
popular with two large areas. Some free hookups available |
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| BEUVRON EN AUGE Rue de la Gare Dozulé 14 Calvados N 49.18656 W -0.04943 |
Aire
M P €6 W jeton inc V free 15 places |
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Small
level gravel parking area with marked pitches signposted about 1 km from village; service
point on road just past tourist office. Fee to be paid at bar/tabac shop in
village (closed Thursdays) and includes a jeton. Attractive Plus Beau village. |
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| CLÉCY Rue de Stade Condé sur Noireau 14 Calvados N 48.91885 W -0.48114 |
Aire
M P free W €2 jeton V free 5 places |
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Small
gravel parking area by sports field near village centre; borne
nearby. Possibly cars parked when events on at sports ground. Large
model railway layout in town. |
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| SAINT FRAIMBOULT Parking Municipal Domfront 61 Orne N 48.48832 W -0.69716 |
Aire
M P €1 E €? W €2.80 jeton V free 8 places |
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Hedged
gravel parking area by cemetery accessed by barrier €1 coin. 4
Electricity points (needs phone call for access) Borne broken but wc
with water tap available. Flowery village and park nearby |
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| BOUCHEMAINE Rue Chevrière Angers 49 Maine et Loire N 47.41929 W -0.61151 |
Aire
M P €8* ccard E inc W €2 V free 45 places |
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Former campsite by river. Level tarmac pitches not all with electricity. Toilets closed for refurb. Complicated fees paid by Ccard at exit barrier. *Higher fees in summer. Good cycling by river. Possibly closed due to flooding. | |
| BOUSSAY Place des Marroniers Cholet 44 Loire Atlantique N 47.04224 W -1.18643 |
Aire
M P free W Jeton €2 V free 6 places |
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Tarmac public parking area adjacent to fire station. New service point and shelter under construction May 2016. Possibly cars parked by borne. Jeton from post office adjacent. | |
| MERVENT Chemin de Chêne Tord Fontenay le Comte 85 Vendee N 46.52367 W -0.76363 |
Aire
M P €5 W free V free 20+ places |
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Large
flat gravel parking area opposite cemetery. sign states overnight
parking €5. Jetons from shops and hotel de ville. In the Forest of
Mervant - Vouvant with lakes and woods |
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| ÎLE DE RÉ - LE BOIS PLAGE Ave du Pas des Boeufs 17 Charente Maritime N 46.17717 W -1.38660 |
Aire
P P €8 (E €2/24h) W free (€3) V free 35 places |
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Sandy
and gravel bays beside Campeole Les Amis de Plage campsite. 45 min free
access to use borne. Adjacent to dunes and large sandy beach. good
cycling and walking area |
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| ÎLE DE RÉ - ST CLÉMENT DES BALEINES Rue Forêt 17 Charente Maritime N 46.2759 W -1.54634 |
Aire
M P €12/24h E inc W free V free 45 places |
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Flat
gravel area unshaded and muddy in places. Payment barrier broken, fee collected in
evening. On quiet road near undeveloped coastline. Small village and
good cycle routes nearby. |
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| ÎLE DE RÉ ST MARTIN DE RÉ Rue du Rempart 17 Charente Maritime N 46.19940 W -1.36521 |
Aire
M P €10/24h W €2 V free 17 places |
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Flat gravel parking, marked bays some narrow with overhanging trees. barrier ccard entry, signposted on
narrow streets. Check for space before entering. Main town
on island with harbour and shops with lots of tourists at weekends. |
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| ST AGNANT Place de Verdun Rochefort 17 Charente Maritime N 45.8665 W -0.96471 |
Aire
M P free W free V free 6 places |
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Flat tarmac parking area by town hall and council depot. artisanal borne behind wall and wc. no drive-over drain. Some road noise from nearby bypass. |
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| LÉOVILLE off D253E3 Jonzac 17 Charente Maritime N 45.37934 W -0.33524 |
Aire
M P free W €1 jeton V free 6 places |
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Flat
gravel area by pleasant park with picnic tables. jeton from mairie or
bakery (closed some days). Access via narrow street. Quiet location on north east edge of small
village. Marked walks. |
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| BIRON village parking Monpazier 24 Dordogne N 44.63090 E 0.87063 |
Aire
M P free W €2 jeton V free ? 10 places |
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Large level
unshaded gravel parking area near chateau and small village. Flot
Bleu borne possibly needs jeton for access to cassette drain. short walk to massive chateau and village. |
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| ROQUECOR village parking Tournon d'Agenais 82 Tarn et Garonne N 44.32320 E 0.94401 |
Aire
M P free W free V free 6 places |
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Sloping
tarmac area, unshaded with narrow marked bays, well signposted;
artisanal borne and flower beds. On edge of pleasant old village. |
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| SAINT CLAR Avenue de la Garlepe Lectoure 32 Gers N 43.89105 E 0.77274 |
Aire
M P free W free V free 12 places |
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Level
gravel bays at former campsite on eastern edge of town. Old
toilets and showers; basic waste drain and water tap. Some low
trees. Short walk to interesting old town centre. |
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| PIERRFITTE-NESTALAS Chemin de la Portere Argelès-Gazost 65 Hautes Pyrénées N 42.95996 W -0.07717 |
Aire
M P free W €1/40L V free 13 places |
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Tarmac
parking bays at picnic place near town centre, signposted, some low
trees. Artisanal borne, wc and sink. Path adjacent along old railway
track with good views. Voie Verte cycle path to Lourdes from town
centre. |
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| GAVARNIE D921 Holle Luz St Sauveur 65 Hautes Pyrénées N 42.73852 W -0.01957 |
Aire
M P €7/24h ccrd W free V free 20+ places |
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Large
unshaded gravel parking in two areas. free water and waste.Payment by
ccard machine to 8am. Beautiful location views over mountains but long
steep walk to village centre. We parked in private parking in village
€5 for walk to Cirque. |
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| CAMPAN Rue de Lesponne Bagnères de Bigorre 65 Hautes Pyrénées N 43.01798 E 0.17825 |
Aire
M P free W none V none 5 places |
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Small
gravel parking area with marked bays but cars parked; some shade in
summer. No services but potable water tap in village by tourist office.
Free services at Bagneres de Bigorre aire (5km N). Ste Marie de
Campan (7km S) borne broken |
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| LOUDENVIELLE D25 SE of lac de Génos Arreau 65 Hautes Pyrénées N 42.80168 E 0.41104 |
Aire
M P free (€3) W €2 jeton V free 25 places |
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Flat gravel parking with marked bays. jetons from shops in village 400m S. €3 parking fee in July/Aug. Large lake with water sports centre, play park and Balnéa Spa and Leisure complex nearby. |
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| MAZÈRES-SUR-SALAT Rue du Quai du Salat St Martory 31 Haute Garonne N 43.13442 E 0.97635 |
Aire
M P free W free V free 6 places |
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Small flat tarmac area by loud weir on river; unshaded. no borne just a tap and small drain (notice about possible closure due to misuse has been there since 2013). Narrow access road. Paper museum at old Rizla factory in village. | |
| MONTFERRIER Rue du Talc Montségur 09 Ariege N 42.89269 E 1.79221 |
Aire
M P free W free V free 12 places |
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Level gravel and grass unshaded area beyond campsite. well designed artisinal borne. Short walk to village. Former talc mines in hills nearby and near impressive Cathar chateau of Montségur. | |
| HOMPS Le Port Lézignan Corbières 11 Aude N 43.26988 E 2.71771 |
Parking M P free W none V none 20 places |
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Level
gravel parking area by marina on Canal du Aude. No services.
Lots of canal boats; shops, museum and boat trips across bridge.
Towpath for walking and cycling. Parking may be closed in 2017 due to
building work. possible parking at Lac de Jouarres. |
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| GRUISSAN PLAGE Ave de la Jetée Narbonne 11 Aude N 43.09584 E 3.10998 |
Aire
M P €9 (12-12) W inc V inc 85 places |
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Large
flat gravel aire with some small trees. marked places quite well spaced
out. Pay at office by barrier; fee is midday to midday; two service
points. good sandy beach but lots of ugly chalets; cycle path by lagoon to old village (another aire at marina) |
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| LAC DE SALAGOU Route du Lac Clermont-l'Hérault 34 Hérault N 43.64675 E 3.38892 |
Aire
M P €5 inc E W €2 jeton V free 6 places |
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Rough gravel/sand bays under trees. Hookup included; artisanal borne and poor waste drain. Higher fees main season. Pleasant lakeside setting. Free overnight motorhome parking permitted at carparks around lake. | |
| LA COUVERTOIRADE Village parking Le Caylar 12 Aveyron N 43.91085 E 3.31325 |
Parking M P €3 W none V none 12 places |
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Level parking area compulsory for all village visitors. no services. Complicated ticket m/c at village entrance to obtain ticket for exit barrier. Interesting walled Templar village. Near impressive Cirque de Navacelles viewpoint. | |
| PEYRE Route de Thérondels Millau 12 Aveyron N 44.09208 E 2.99624 |
Parking M P free W free V free 10 places |
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Level
gravel parking above cliffside village with views of Millau viaduct. No
services (water tap turned off). Steep access road. There is now
another carpark on main road at base of village (N 44.08811; E 2.99469) |
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| AUBRAC D533 Saint-Chély-d'Aubrac 12 Aveyron N 44.62071 E 2.98706 |
Aire
M P free W ? V ? 10+ places |
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Gravel parking
area shared with cars. (service point being improved June 2016). We
parked in large layby 70 metres south. High moorland village popular
with walkers. Modern visitors centre and botanical garden. |
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| MUR DE BARREZ Rue de la Briquetterie Aurillac 12 Aveyron N 44.84139 E 2.65967 |
Aire
M P free W free V free 6+ places |
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Level
tarmac parking at free borne by bouledrome; additional parking possible
in main carpark nearby. Interesting old village not in any of
our guidebooks. |
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| MEYMAC Le Montbazet Ussel 19 Corrèze N 45.52457 E 2.12810 |
Aire
M P free W free V free 20+ places |
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Large gravel aire on two levels by Lac de Sèchemaille;
some shade, free services. 2.5km from town centre with large abbey.
Another deserted aire by municipal campsite in town (closed for
redevelopment June 2016) N 45.53925; E 2.15339 |
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| ST MERD LES OUSSINES D109 Bugeac 19 Corrèze N 45.63542 E 2.03701 |
Aire
M P free W €? jeton V free 10 places |
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Gravel and rough grass parking
with some shade on edge of small remote village; jeton from mairie or
auberge. recycling point and rubbish bins at aire. In Parc Régional de Millevaches en Limousin. |
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| CROCQ Route de La Bourboule Aubusson 23 Creuse N 45.86350 E 2.36918 |
Aire
M P free W €3 jeton V free 6 places |
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Grass unshaded parking area by sports stadium on edge of small town. borne jetons from tourist office College and small supermarket opposite. Ruined chateau with museum in historic town centre. |
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| CRESSAT Rue de la Gare Guéret 23 Creuse N 46.13943 E 2.11053 |
Aire
M P free W €? jeton V free 5 places |
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Level
tarmac area with marked bays and some small trees; on main road so some
noise from fast trucks. No information about obtaining jetons
Pleasant lake nearby. |
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| OULCHES Impasse de l'Etang St Gaultier 36 Indre N 46.61320 E 1.29533 |
Aire
M P free W €2 jeton V free 6 places |
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Small
level gravel area behind public hall; some shade. Jetons from Mairie,
no shops in village. Track down to small fishing lake and walks. |
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| ANGLES-SUR-L'ANGLIN Le Roc aux Sorciers La Roche Posay 86 Vienne N 46.69382 E 0.88763 |
Parking M P free W none V none 10+ places |
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Large sloping
tarmac and grass area behind village hall. Well signposted
from centre. No services but wc at hall. Interesting Plus Beau
village with shops and restaurants and ruined chateau overlooking
river. |
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| MONTRÉSOR Rue du 8 Mai 1945 Loches 37 Indre et Loire N 47.15773 E 1.20205 |
Aire
M P free W free V free 20+ places |
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Large flat tarmac/concrete area on edge of village by
public hall. free borne for water. Short walk to pleasant village with
large chateau. Riverside walks with night illuminations when we visited
July 2016 |
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| SAINT DYÉ SUR LOIRE Kayaking Centre Chambord 41 Loir et Cher N 47.65469 E 1.47892 |
Parking M P free W none V none 4 places |
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Small shady uneven grass and gravel area no services. Shared with parking for kayaking centre by riverside 700 metres from small village. cycle paths to Blois and Chambord. Possible boat trips and foot ferry in traditional barge. | |
| BONNEVAL Place de la Grève Chateaudun 28 Eure et Loir N 48.17972 E 1.38842 |
Aire
M P free W free V free 8 places |
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Level
gravel area in large carpark with some trees; free artisinal borne.
Next to boulodrome. small canals around town with electric boats for
hire. |
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| GIVERNY Chemin du Roy Vernon 27 Eure N 49.07343 E 1.53000 |
Parking
M P free W none V none 20+ places |
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Level gravel and grass official parking area for Monet's garden. No services. Park away from entrance as coaches arrive from 8am. Beautiful gardens but very busy |
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| FORGES LES EAUX Blvd Nicolas Thiessé Neufchâtel en Bray 76 Seine-Maritime N 49.60586 E 1.54304 |
Aire
M P €8 E inc W free V free 40 places |
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Large level tarmac area unshaded; free borne and some free hookups Fee collected by agent in evenings fro 15 Mar to 15 Oct; free in low season. About 2km walk to town centre and casino/spa. A very popular aire. |
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| Other aires visited (listed in order of our route) | ||
| Location
Department |
Comments | |
| France |
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| Veulettes sur Mer 76 Seine-Maritime N 49.85415 E 0.60463 | Aire across road from beach. called in to use waste drain | |
| Étretat 76 Seine-Maritime N 49.70860 E 0.21589 |
MH parking at old railway station by police station about 2km from seafront. Closed due to roadworks when we visited in May 2016 |
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| Dives sur Mer 14 Calvados N 49.29435 W -0.09162 |
Parking
between railway (infrequent trains) and marina. About 1km to sandy
beach. We just stopped for lunch. No MH parking in Deauville or Villers
s Mer? |
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| Château Gontier 53 Mayenne N 47.82460 W -0.70196 |
Large
flat parking area at exhibition centre on east bank of River Mayenne.
No services. Stopped for lunch and walk around old town. |
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| Chalonnes sur Loire 49 Maine et Loire N 47.35072 W -0.74564 | Signposts lead to campsite rear entrance with Flot Bleu CCard barrier access €9 overnight and €2 services. Able to use waste drain; no obvious parking area outside campsite. | |
| Vouvant 85 Vendee N 46.57439 W -0.77496 |
Large flat gravel parking signposted by cemetery; artisanal borne; €5 overnight parking fee. Stopped for lunch and 700m walk to interesting old village. | |
| Les Portes de Ré -Patache Plage 17 Charente Maritime N 46.22978 W -1.48313 |
Small tarmac parking area with no sea views limited space due to building work and parked boat trailers |
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| Brouage 17 Charente Maritime N 45.86824 W -1.06734 |
Parking
by track outside town walls but flooded; no services. MH parking
allowed by cemetery 2km to south of Vauban fortified town 8pm to 9am |
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| Bourcefranc le Chapus - Le Bois du Pin 17 Charente Maritime N 45.82614 W -1.14293 |
Flat
gravel flooded parking area by beach mud and sand; €7.50 overnight fee
by CC machine but in remote area. Borne at campsite nearby. Lunch stop
in rain |
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| Marennes - Rue Jean Moulin 17 Charente Maritime N 45.82603 W -1.09687 | Car park with borne opposite Intermarché supermarket on edge of town in rundown area by factories | |
| Villereal - Boulevard Alphonse de Poitiers 47 Lot et Garonne N 44.63862 E 0.74025 | Artisanal borne in car park; very slow water filling push tap; possible parking but school buses parked. Apparently an interesting old town but we didn't explore it | |
| Monpazier - D660 by fire station 24 Dordogne N 44.68501 E 0.89401 | Small aire with tall trees and narrow spaces; artisanal borne. Signposted and near interesting old bastide town centre. | |
| Lectoure - Chemin des Amendiers 32 Gers N 43.93588 E 0.62618 | Grass and gravel aire with tables and playground by sports field. water tap. Short walk to town centre. Borne at Intermarché. | |
| Marciac - Chemin de Ronde 32 Gers N 43.52731 E 0.15858 | Large level tarmac aire between lake and town centre known for its jazz festival. We stayed at ACSI campsite nearby. free parking and paying services. | |
| Soulom - Ave des Deux Ponts 65 Haute Pyrénées N 42.95570 W -0.07263 | Large level car park with borne fenced off by main road. We stayed at aire at Pierrefit- Nestalas nearby. | |
| Cauterets - Ave Charles Thierry 65 Haute Pyrénées N 42 88641 W -0.11566 | Aire on south edge of town €11 inc elec but no indication of daytime parking fee so didn't stay. Touristy town centre. | |
| Bagnères de Bigorre - Rue René Cassin 65 Haute Pyrénées N 43.07384 E 0.15200 | Large aire in industrial estate - awful location but busy for some reason. Used free borne for water | |
| Saint Lizier - Rue du Colombier 09 Ariege N 43.00057 E 1.13709 | Small enclosed parking area in town centre with many trees and cars parked during day. No services. Interesting cathedral and old pharmacy | |
| Foix - Blvd François Mitterand 09 Ariege N 42.96060 E 1.61098 | MH Parking signposted beyond car park in town centre but below high wall with youths loitering and broken bottles so only stopped for lunch and didn't leave van. Busy town. | |
| Mirepoix - Allée de Soupirs 09 Ariege N 43.08536 E 1.87295 | Large flat tarmac area near old town centre; borne at entrance but drain was flooded. Near main road. Stopped for lunch and walk around interesting old town centre. | |
| Routier - Sous la Serre 11 Aude N 43.10818 E 2.12430 | Small aire in remote hilltop village but closed for repairs June 2016 | |
| Fanjeaux - Chemin Fontanelles 11 Aude N 43.18628 E 2.03246 | Small aire in hilltop town but narrow and steep access roads. Closed for renovation June 2016 and couldn't find alternative parking in town. | |
| Carcassonne - Camping de la Cité 11 Aude N 43.20000 E 2.35392 | New large extended aire next to campsite €12 per night barrier entrance. €2 services. About 1.5km from town centre. MH parking in nearer carpark is €20 for one hour!! | |
| Pezenas - Ave Marechal Leclerc 34 Hérault N 43.45992 E 3.42694 | Free car park in town centre with tall trees. Overnight parking allowed. Narrow access and by busy main road. Interesting old town centre. | |
| Treignac - Parking ZA du Portal 19 Corrèze N 45.54450 E 1.80115 | Large area with borne but some distance from town. Fairground vans and travellers parked in July 2016. Now paying parking August 2016. | |
| Chamberet - Route du Mont Gargan 19 Corrèze N 45.58378, E 1.71942 | A new aire with six bays along track to right of municipal offices in town centre . Not listed in guides. Borne is at old aire by cemetery N 45.57970 E 1.72054. | |
| Aubusson - Rue des Fusillés 23 Creuse N 45.95704 E 2.17530 | Large car park near town centre with narrow roads. Not sure if we would park overnightdue to lorries and buses. We used free borne but parked at main bus station by museums. | |
| Argenton sur Creuse - Espace Jean Frappat 36 Indre N 46.58771 E 1.52470 | Large car park by public hall and busy railway line; narrow bridge under railway and don't turn into first two car park entrances with indistinct height barriers! Ok for lunch stop and walk around town centre. | |
| Brenne - Maison du Parc 36 Indre N 46.72115 E 1.17370 | Overnight parking for 24hours is allowed at the visitor centre of the regional park | |
| Martizay 36 Indre N 46.80538 E 1.03797 | Popular aire with nine spaces but full due to free servicesand electricity; honesty box for donations | |
| Tournon St Martin 36 Indre N 46.73120 E 0.95194 | Parking area and borne next to river by canoeing and rafting centre. Didn't stay as Monster Truck show was arriving in town. | |
| Vicq sur Gartempe 86 Vienne N 46.72417 E 0.86222 | Small aire at council depot. Just used free water and waste point to right of entrance. Possible overnight parking at rear of yard. | |
| Loches 37 Indre et Loire N 47.13313 E 1.00020 | Two small parking areas for motorhomes near railway station. Cars parked despite notices as it was market day. Other MH parking shown on noticeboard | |
| Tour en Sologne 41 Loir et Cher N 47.65469 E 1.50012 | Gravel car park in small neat viilage with free parking; borne (jetons) wc and water tap. Near Chambord and Cheverny chateaux. | |
| Chateaudun 28 Eure et Loir N 48.07140 E 1.32426 | Eight narrow marked motorhome parking bays in car park by river in town centre. Borne €2 needs hose connector. Large chateau on clifftop opposite. | |
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