As December approaches, streets light up, shop windows are adorned with garlands, and Christmas markets bloom across France. For motorhome owners, it's the perfect time to combine the holiday spirit with the freedom of independent travel. Doing your Christmas shopping by motorhome offers 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 reaching shopping malls, artisan boutiques, or lively Christmas markets. Here is our selection of destinations to do your Christmas shopping while enjoying a convenient and secure stopover.
Strasbourg is undoubtedly THE benchmark for year-end festivities. Its famous Christmas market, one of the oldest in Europe, turns the city into a true winter fairy tale. Between wooden chalets, twinkling lights, and Alsatian delicacies, you will find all your last-minute gifts here: handcrafted toys, local products, decorative items, and gourmet specialties.
To park with peace of mind, the Andlau CAMPING-CAR PARK site offers quick access to the historic center. Thanks to your Access Card, you can easily enter the site, and with the Privilege Pack, you can book your spot in advance. An ideal solution for enjoying the city without parking constraints.
The site is located 32 km from the city.
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 short walk from each other. It is the perfect opportunity to find unique handmade gifts: candles, jams, nativity figurines, and designer jewelry.
The Vogelgrun CAMPING-CAR PARK site puts you just a few minutes’ walk from the heart of town. With the Access Card, you enjoy simplified entry, and the Privilege Pack guarantees you an available pitch even during peak periods.
The site is located 18 km from the city.
Bordeaux is a dynamic destination where it is a pleasure to do your Christmas shopping. The market at Place des Quinconces, the illuminations, and the surrounding shopping streets create a festive and lively atmosphere. It is the right time to find original gift ideas or take advantage of the latest pre-holiday sales.
The Libourne CAMPING-CAR PARK site is ideally located for quick access to the town centre. You can easily access it with the Access Card and book via the Privilege Pack. Everything you need to shop without worrying about parking!
The site is located 29 km from the city
Paris is full of places to find THE perfect gift: Galeries Lafayette, BHV, the boutiques in the Marais, or Christmas markets like the one at the Tuileries. For a full day of shopping, there is nothing like parking your motorhome at a well-located site on the outskirts.
The Ormoy-la-Rivière CAMPING-CAR PARK site, in the Île-de-France region, provides quick access to the capital via public transport. It's the ideal solution to enjoy Paris while avoiding the stress of traffic. Remember to use your Privilege Pack to book, especially in December!
The site is located 58 km from the city.
Nantes offers a very lively Christmas market and a rich selection of shops, especially around the Passage Pommeraye and the city center. You will find everything you need to treat your loved ones: biscuits, foie gras, local wines, as well as arts and crafts and contemporary creations.
The Nantes Petit Port CAMPING-CAR PARK site is ideally located for a day trip or an extended stay. With the Access Card, you can enter the site with ease, and the Privilege Pack lets you plan your stay with complete peace of mind.
The site is located 1 km from the city.
Doing your Christmas shopping in a motorhome lets you combine the joy of travel with efficient holiday preparations. Thanks to the many sites in the CAMPING-CAR PARK network located near major cities, you can plan a true Christmas road trip. Don't forget your Access Card to easily access the sites, and use the Privilege Pack to book in advance and travel with total peace of mind.
Between festive lights, gourmet discoveries, and last-minute gifts, these stopovers are your guarantee for a magical and carefree holiday season.
