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Road Genius compares campervan rentals across France, helping you pick the right vehicle before you start your road trip. Lyon sits between the Alps and the Rhône valley, making it ideal for routes to Geneva, Marseille and the Beaujolais wine region. Expect motorway tolls on the A6 and A7 highways and a low-emission zone inside the city.
| Period | Average High Temperature | Good time? |
|---|---|---|
| Mar–Apr (spring) | 59 °F / 15 °C | Yes—mild weather, lighter traffic |
| May–Jun | 73 °F / 23 °C | Yes—best balance of weather and crowds |
| Jul–Aug (peak summer) | 86 °F / 30 °C | Mixed—festivals but hot and busy |
| Sep–Oct | 68 °F / 20 °C | Yes—warm days, grape harvest events |
| Nov–Feb (winter) | 46 °F / 8 °C | No—wet weather, short daylight hours |
| Place | Services | Advantages | Disadvantages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camping de Lyon (Indigo) | Full hookups | Open all year, bus to old town, accepts vehicles up to 10.5 m (35 ft) | Night traffic noise from A6 |
| Camping Les Barolles (Saint-Genis-Laval) | Water and electric | Quiet suburb, grocery 200 m away, online booking | Closed mid-December to mid-February |
| Aire de Camping-Car Dardilly Porte de Lyon | Water and electric | 24-hour self-service, near A6 exit, dump station | No shade, 48-hour maximum stay |
| Parc Miribel-Jonage parking area | None | Lakeside cycling paths, free 24-hour stop | No services, patrolled curfew after 22:00 when crowded |
| Vineyard farm stop (France Passion network) | None | Rural Beaujolais setting, free with annual pass, wine tasting | Must be self-contained, 1-night limit |
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