Le Mans +

no overnight

Calais is your jumping-off point — roll off the ferry, get your bearings, and hit the road south into France.

7 nights

You'll spend a generous week in Le Mans, a city famous the world over for its legendary 24-hour race and its atmospheric medieval old town. It's a brilliant base to settle into the French pace of life before the journey continues.

Stopping for the Le Mans 24 Hour Race

1 night

A night at Chambord puts you in the heart of the Loire Valley, home to one of France's most breathtaking Renaissance châteaux. Soak up the grandeur of the setting before moving on along the river.

🏕 Staying at Parking Camping-car Château de Chambord P3 · Power, Dump station

1 night

On the way to Nantes you'll stop at Amboise Motorhome Parking and visit the stunning Château de Villandry, famous for its extraordinary formal gardens. Nantes itself is a lively, cultured city on the Loire where you'll spend the night.

🏕 Staying at Nantes Camping

On the way: Amboise Motorhome Parking, Chateau Villandry

1 night

Saint-Nazaire sits at the mouth of the Loire where the river meets the Atlantic, a port town with a proud industrial and maritime character. It's a great overnight stop to breathe in the sea air before heading north.

🏕 Staying at L'Ève

3 nights

Three nights at Le Mont-Saint-Michel gives you plenty of time to take in one of Europe's most awe-inspiring sights — the ancient abbey rising dramatically from the tidal bay. You'll have the luxury of seeing it at different times of day, including the magical moments at dusk and dawn when the crowds thin out.

🏕 Staying at Camping du Mont-Saint-Michel · Power

1 night

Heading towards Isigny-sur-Mer, you'll stop at the historic village of Sainte-Mère-Église and visit the Musée du Débarquement at Utah Beach, paying moving tribute to the D-Day landings. Isigny-sur-Mer itself is a quiet Norman market town, a peaceful place to rest after a poignant day.

🏕 Staying at Aire de camping-cars communale d'Isigny-sur-Mer · Power, Dump station

On the way: Sainte-Mere Eglise, Musée du débarquement Utah Beach

1 night

Arromanches-les-Bains is the small seaside village where the Allies constructed their remarkable Mulberry harbour, and the remnants are still visible from the beach today. It's a quietly powerful place to spend a night on the Normandy coast.

Stay on the car park at Arromanches 360

2 nights

Two nights in the handsome Norman city of Bayeux give you time to visit the world-famous Musée de la Tapisserie de Bayeux, home to the extraordinary medieval tapestry depicting the Norman Conquest. The city itself is a beautifully preserved gem and well worth a leisurely explore.

🏕 Staying at Camping municipal des Bords de l'Aure · Power

2 nights

Le Crotoy is a charming little fishing village tucked into the Baie de Somme, a lovely spot to unwind with a final night of coastal tranquillity. It's the perfect gentle wind-down before the last leg back to Calais.

🏕 Staying at Les Aubépines

1 night

Back in Calais for your final night, you're perfectly placed for an easy crossing home the next morning. A great chance to reflect on a wonderful trip over a last French dinner.