Hiring a campervan in Burgundy
Campervan hire in Burgundy is experienced at the pace of country roads and fresh countryside air. Trade your alarm clock for the gentle mooing of Charolais cows. Savour the taste of freedom, flavoured with pinot noir and fresh bread. Switch off the GPS urging you to “make a U-turn as soon as possible” and forget all your plans. Slow down, get a little lost, knowing you will always stumble upon a beautiful village, a good cheese or a memorable encounter.
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Where to hire a campervan for your road trip in Burgundy
Les hospices de Beaune:
originally, this splendid 15th-century hospital with its glazed-tile roofs welcomed the sick and the poor. Today, it still heals souls with great vintages sold at internationally followed auctions. This UNESCO-listed monument is open to visitors all year round.Bibracte:
perched on Mont Beuvray, this archaeological site is quickly accessible thanks to your campervan hire in Burgundy. Switch off the engine and dive into a past where ancient stones and the archaeology museum recount the daily life of the Gauls. An unusual restaurant offers a menu made from period ingredients.La Roche de Solutré:
a spectacular cliff rising in the middle of the vineyards, a 360° panorama over the Mâconnais, a sunrise hike after a night spent in your campervan… sometimes happiness is wonderfully simple.Castles:
between medieval fortresses, Renaissance estates and romantic follies, Burgundy has as many castles as it has great wines — which says a lot! Don’t miss the castles of Cormatin, Sully or Ancy-le-Franc, along with restored historical remains scattered between valleys and vineyards.Medieval villages:
if you must leave the comfort of your campervan in Burgundy, it’s for a good reason. Wander the time-frozen alleyways of Noyers-sur-Seine, Semur-en-Auxois or Flavigny-sur-Ozerain. You can even visit Montréal — quite different from its Canadian namesake.Campervan road trip in Burgundy, between vineyards and wide-open spaces
No need to travel to the ends of the earth to feel amazed. Three hours from Paris, Orléans, Lyon or Mulhouse, your campervan hire in Burgundy takes you along rolling roads, deep into wild countryside.
Visiting the Morvan by campervan
No queues, no noisy neighbours. Just curious cows, hikers and other campervan travellers — as if you all belonged to the same secret club. Here, you follow nature’s rhythm. Drive between forests, hills and shimmering lakes. Choose to wake up on the banks of the Cure or park your campervan atop Mont Beuvray. Like the Gauls who lived here, let the night fall on your head before starting the feast. The next day, give your campervan a few hours off by taking the bikes from the bike rack (makes sense!). Explore nine marked loops, offering hundreds of kilometres of adventure. One more reason to love your campervan hire in Burgundy, especially when the hot water from your outdoor or integrated shower soothes your sore muscles.
Weekend itinerary in the Morvan:
- Day 1, morning: start your campervan road trip near the prehistoric caves of Arcy-sur-Cure, then head to Vézelay, one of the most beautiful villages in France, at the gateway to the Morvan. Picnic under the Saut de Gouloux waterfall.
- Day 1, afternoon: head to the southern Morvan, towards Lac des Settons. Go for a swim, get the paddleboard or bikes out. Park your campervan on a private property or in an authorised bivouac spot after checking Park4Night.
- Day 2, morning: cultural day exploring Château-Chinon, home to the François Mitterrand Septennat Museum, or Autun, an ancient Gallo-Roman town. On the way, take time to wander in the Canche gorges.
- Day 2, afternoon: stroll through the lanes of the hilltop village of Uchon and end your adventure in style on the heights of Mont Beuvray, where a stunning panorama awaits. Sleep in the area or head back home.
Campervan road trip on the Burgundy wine route
Resting on your campervan’s bonnet, the steam from your coffee rises between rows of vines. Still in your socks, enjoy the first rays of sunlight replacing the stationary heating. Departure can wait — just enough time to clear the remnants of last night’s tasting.
For a wine-themed trip in Burgundy, go from cellar to cellar while respecting the sacred ritual. Find an estate, park your campervan hire on land steeped in terroir, open a bottle, and don’t move until the next day. The day then flows between cheese platters and glasses of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir or Gamay, before curling up under the duvet of your campervan with pop-top roof in Burgundy.
4 wine itineraries to explore in Burgundy:
- The Route des Grands Crus: 60 km of great wines and UNESCO-listed vineyards from Dijon to Santenay
- The Yonne vineyards: from Chablis to Tonnerre via Joigny, explore wine estates close to Paris
- The Côte Chalonnaise: millennia-old red and white wines from Chalon-sur-Saône to Mâcon
- Discovering Beaujolais: follow the rolling roads west of Mâcon in search of Pouilly or Beaujolais
Frequently asked questions
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Where can you park a campervan in the Morvan Natural Park?
Good news: bivouacking is allowed in the Morvan Natural Park, provided you have obtained permission from the owner of the land where you wish to stay. However, the following sites are off-limits for camping:
- Lac des Settons
- Lac de Saint-Agnan
- Lac de Pannecière
- Lac de Chamboux
Where can you find service areas in the Morvan Park?
There are four service areas inside the natural park:
- Planchez motorhome service area
- Lormes service area
- Château-Chinon parking area
- Bois du Loup area
Depending on the facilities available, you may need to pay a small fee (around ten euros) to use water, electricity or wastewater disposal.
What is the best time to hire a campervan in Burgundy?
Don’t worry about bad weather: you’ll get some. The region sees around 180 days of rain per year. Spring and early autumn remain the best periods to avoid the crowds. In winter, snow and frost are common. Thanks to the stationary heating in the campervans available for hire with WeVan, enjoy Burgundy’s cosy winter atmosphere.
How long do you need to visit Burgundy?
Plan about a full week to get a good overview of the towns, villages and natural areas of Burgundy.
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