Camping Municipal – France
People love to camp. Camping provides a great way to spend time with family and a wonderful change from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. If you go camping in France, you can add historical places and beauty to the reasons to enjoy camping. French people love camping. Even the tiniest of towns in France provide accommodations for camping municipal. Accommodations generally include bathrooms with showers and toilets. The showers might, or might not have hot water. Some do and some do not. Some sites have hot water, electrical outlets, swimming pools, restaurants, shops, laundry rooms and even sports fields for recreation.
The most awesome sites have clean camping areas, great services, and great accommodations, including the opportunity to rent a caravan or chalet on a camp-site. The French use a rating system to review the camping areas. The best sites get a rating of four stars awarded by the authorities in Paris. Their evaluations are easy to find and review on the internet. The nicest campsites are given a stamp of approval called Quality Camps. Fees for camping vary according to the type of service and type of accommodations offered. Pitching a tent on the side of the road or in an empty field is discouraged. This type of squatting is illegal in France, partly because of security risks. Squatting next to the road or in an empty field increases a campers chances of being robbed.
July and August are the most popular months for camping in France. Camp-sites fill up quickly. Most camping in France is done with caravans, but greens for erecting tents are also available at many sites. To have a successful camping trip, study the guidebook and plan the vacation well ahead of time. Some great spots to camp include the Loire Valley, Paris, Nice, Normandy, Isere, and Auvergne. Ski resorts in the mountains provide awesome sites and gorgeous scenery for those considering traveling to the Vosges, Southern Alps, Northern Alps, Juras or the Pyrenees.
In addition to the wide selection of campsites to choose from, France has historical sites, attractions and scenery to interest the whole family. With a little planning and the correct gear the family can enjoy the holiday of their life, without having to mortgage the home or sell an organ. Your family will really love it!
In terms of equipment you should consider a 6 man tent for families.

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