As December approaches, the streets light up, shop windows are decorated with garlands, and Christmas markets spring up all over France. For RV travelers, it's the perfect time to combine the holiday spirit with the freedom of independent travel. Doing your Christmas shopping in a motorhome is a warm, friendly, and stress-free experience, staying at well-located, comfortable sites.
The CAMPING-CAR PARK network offers numerous sites located near major French cities, perfect for accessing shopping centers, craft shops, or lively Christmas markets. Here is our selection of destinations where you can do your Christmas shopping while enjoying a convenient and secure stopover.
Strasbourg is undoubtedly THE place to be for the holiday season. Its famous Christmas market, one of the oldest in Europe, transforms the city into a winter wonderland. Among the wooden chalets, twinkling lights, and Alsatian delicacies, you'll find all your last-minute gifts here: handmade toys, local products, decorative items, and gourmet specialties.
For hassle-free parking, the CAMPING-CAR PARK area in Andlau offers quick access to the historic center. With your access card, you can easily enter the area, and with the Privilege Pack, you can reserve your spot in advance. An ideal solution for enjoying the city without parking constraints.
Not far from Strasbourg, Colmar also offers an enchanting setting for your Christmas shopping. The old town, with its canals and half-timbered houses, hosts several themed markets just a few steps away from each other. It's the perfect opportunity to find unique handmade gifts: candles, jams, nativity scene figurines, designer jewelry.
The Vogelgrun MOTORHOME PARK is just a few minutes' walk from the town center. With the access card, you can enjoy simplified entry, and the Privilege Pack ensures you a spot even during busy periods.
Bordeaux is a vibrant destination for Christmas shopping. The market at Place des Quinconces, the festive lights, and the surrounding shopping streets create a lively, festive atmosphere. It's the perfect time to find original gift ideas or take advantage of last-minute holiday promotions.
The CAMPING-CAR PARK area in Libourne is ideally located for quick access to the town center. You can easily reach it using the access card and book via the Privilege Pack. So you can enjoy shopping without worrying about parking!
Paris is full of places where you can find THE perfect gift: Galeries Lafayette, BHV, the boutiques of the Marais, or even Christmas markets such as the one in the Tuileries. For a busy day of shopping, there's nothing better than parking your motorhome at a conveniently located site on the outskirts of the city.
The CAMPING-CAR PARK area in Ormoy la Rivièrein Île-de-France offers quick access to the capital via public transportation. It's the ideal solution for enjoying Paris while avoiding the stress of traffic. Remember to use your Privilege Pack to make your reservation, especially in December!
Nantes offers a lively Christmas market and a wide range of shops, particularly around the Passage Pommeraye and the city center. You'll find everything you need to treat your loved ones: cookies, foie gras, local wines, as well as arts and crafts and contemporary creations.
The CAMPING-CAR PARK area in Nantes, Petit Port is perfectly located for a day trip or an extended stay. With the access card, you can easily enter the site, and the Privilege Pack allows you to plan your parking with complete peace of mind.
Doing your Christmas shopping in a motorhome combines the pleasure of traveling with the efficiency of preparing for the holidays. Thanks to the numerous areas in the CAMPING-CAR PARK network network located near major cities, you can plan a real Christmas road trip. Don't forget your access card to easily access the sites, and use the Privilege Pack to book in advance and set off with peace of mind.
With festive lights, culinary discoveries, and last-minute gifts, these stops are sure to make for a magical holiday season filled with freedom.
