Welcome to Paris, the City of Lights, the City of Love, and the gateway to your France motorhome hire holiday.
Hiring a motorhome in Paris
Paris is home to more than 2 million people, and is known for its world-leading food scene, fashion and culture. This European hub is a great place to start a motorhome tour of France, and with Motorhome Republic’s 9 fleets in the city, you’ve got plenty of choice when it comes to finding the right vehicle. The range includes basic sleepervans, large RVs for groups, compact family motorhomes and everything in between. You can hire any of these for any number of days for short excursions from Paris or a full tour of France.
Where to go with a Paris motorhome
Originally a hunting lodge owned by Louis XIII, the Palace at Versailles is now a World Heritage Listed site and a beautiful architectural accomplishment. You can get there in less than an hour from the centre of Paris.
Another short trip from Paris is the French Disneyland, only 40 kilometres from the city. Even if you don’t have kids travelling with you, this can be a fun trip full of castles, rides and costumes.
Head roughly 1.5 west of Paris to Giverny, to the home of famed artist Claude Monet. You can wander around the grounds of his house and see the stunning landscapes (including the bridge and lily ponds) that inspired so much of his work.
Almost 5 hours south of Paris is Lascaux, which is where you will find ancient cave paintings that are estimated to be over 17,000 years old. This cave was only found in 1940, and archeologists and scientists are already in talks to try to preserve these historic treasures.
To the west of Paris lies Mont Saint Michel, an abbey built on a tiny island approximately 3.5 hours from the city. The spectacular structure has a rich history you can learn about as you take a tour of its streets.
An hour and a half east of Paris is Epernay, the champagne capital of the world and easily the best place to try a few glasses of this famous bubbly. You’ll find the world’s leading champagne manufacturers on the Avenue de Champagne, where you can take a tour for the history and a taste of some of the produce.
From Paris, you can also reach Lille, Nantes and Lyon easily. In case you would like to explore the rest of Europe, you could drive your motorhome hire to Croatia, England, Belgium and Germany in just a few hours. You may also hire a UK campervan and finish your European tour from there.
Best times of year to hire a campervan from Paris
Paris welcomes visitors throughout the year with four distinct seasons.
In winter (December to March) it can occasionally snow, and temperatures will generally sit between 1 and 7 degrees Celsius during the day. When spring arrives, it warms up slowly over the few months, eventually reaching daily highs of around 20 degrees C in June.
Summer, from late June to late September, is a beautiful and busy time in the city with average highs in the low 20s. Autumn temperatures drop quickly back down to the single digits, but the natural beauty makes a visit with a few extra layers well worthwhile.