Road Genius compares campervan rentals across trusted brands and helps you pick the right vehicle at the best price. Bordeaux is a key pick-up hub in south-west France and sits two hours from the Atlantic beaches, the Dordogne valley and the Pyrenees. Spring or early autumn offer mild weather and quiet roads.
Season | Avg High °F | °C | Good to visit? |
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Spring (Mar – May) | 59-68 °F | 15-20 °C | Yes – vineyards in bloom, lighter traffic |
Summer (Jun – Aug) | 77-82 °F | 25-28 °C | Yes if you book campsites early |
Autumn (Sep – Nov) | 62-70 °F | 17-21 °C | Best – grape harvest and mild days |
Winter (Dec – Feb) | 50-54 °F | 10-12 °C | Possible, but many camps close |
Place | Hook-ups | Pros | Cons |
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Camping de Bordeaux-Lac (city, Mar-Dec) | Full | 15 min tram ride to center, large pitches, lakeside path | Book July-Aug, some road noise |
Aire Camping-Car Park Pessac | Water+Electric | 24-hour automated entry, dump point, close to supermarkets | Max stay 24 hours, no shade |
Camping Le Village du Lac (Bruges) | Full | Pool, playground, accepts big rigs, open year-round | Higher price in high season |
Aire de Camping-Car Arès (Arcachon Bay) | Water+Electric | Low cost, walk to bay, oyster huts nearby | Limited spaces, fills fast |
Public Forest Parking Médoc (select signed spots) | None | Free, quiet pine forest, beach access | No services, fire bans in summer |