Travel guides & journals
Itinerary ideas, places to see and the best spots to sleep in a van or motorhome.
Grand Est Living the van life at the Gérardmer International Fantastic Film Festival 2027 Discover how to enjoy the Gérardmer festival in a van, blending chilling cinema with Vosges adventures, plus our practical tips and top picks. Brittany Living the Festival du Bout du Monde 2026 in a van in Crozon Discover how to make the most of the Festival du Bout du Monde in a van, with world music, wild landscapes on the Crozon peninsula and unforgettable escapades. Brittany Van road trip: Quimper and the Pen-Hir headland, medieval charm meets wild landscapes Explore Quimper, a town of art and history, and its surroundings, where nature shows off its finest features, from the rugged Pen-Hir coastline to legendary standing stones. Nouvelle-Aquitaine Sarlat-la-Canéda and the Périgord Noir: 6 must-sees for your van or motorhome trip Discover the medieval treasures and wild landscapes of the Périgord Noir, from golden-stone villages to prehistoric caves and winding rivers. Perfect for a van or motorhome adventure, where every stop is a dive into history and nature. Occitania Uzès and the Ponts du Gard: a van road trip between stone and water Discover Uzès, a sun-drenched medieval duchy, and the awe-inspiring Ponts du Gard, a Roman masterpiece listed by UNESCO. An ideal route for heritage lovers, nature enthusiasts and those who enjoy winding roads in a campervan. Grand Est Colmar and the Alsace Wine Route: the perfect van itinerary through vineyards and fairytale villages Embark on an unforgettable road trip through Alsace’s vineyards, where Colmar and its surroundings offer breathtaking landscapes, colourful villages and tastings of renowned white wines. Pays de la Loire Sion-les-Mines and its hidden lakes: 6 gems to discover by campervan Nestled between the Vendée bocage and old mining secrets, Sion-les-Mines hides turquoise lakes and quirky sites. Perfect for a nature getaway in a campervan. Nouvelle-Aquitaine Living the Grand Pavois 2026 in a van: the ultimate La Rochelle guide Discover how to make the most of the Grand Pavois, La Rochelle’s unmissable boat show, from the comfort of your van. Practical tips, unique atmosphere and must-see escapes around the city. Burgundy-Franche-Comté Vézelay and its vineyards: the perfect van getaway between history and fine wines Discover Vézelay, a medieval gem in the Morvan, and its renowned vineyards. From its legendary basilica to rolling green hills and wine cellars, this van road trip promises adventure and unforgettable flavours. Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Lyon Festival of Lights 2026: the vanlife guide to enjoying the magic without the hassle Four days of dazzling light displays in Lyon, with our tips for making the most of it in a van, stress-free and on a budget. We reveal the must-see spots and clever parking tricks. Normandy Étretat and its chalk cliffs: an unforgettable van road trip in Normandy Discover Étretat, a Norman gem where the sea has sculpted the chalk for millennia. With breathtaking hikes, legendary arches and fishing villages, this guide takes you to the essentials, whether you're in a van or a motorhome. Centre-Val de Loire Living the Van Life at the Bourges International Animation Film Festival (2026) Discover Bourges and its animation festival from the comfort of your van: tips, atmosphere and must-see escapes.