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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.

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Best Months for a Campervan Trip in Lyon

Period	Average High Temperature	Good time?
Mar–Apr (spring)	15°C	Yes—mild weather, lighter traffic
May–Jun	23°C	Yes—best balance of weather and crowds
Jul–Aug (peak summer)	30°C	Mixed—festivals but hot and busy
Sep–Oct	20°C	Yes—warm days, grape harvest events
Nov–Feb (winter)	8°C	No—wet weather, short daylight hours

Driving in the Area

Lyon's low-emission zone (ZFE) requires a Crit'Air sticker. Order it online before you arrive.
City speed limits are usually 50 km/h (31 mph) but reduce to 30 km/h on many central streets.
Main motorways A6 and A7 are toll roads. Pay at toll booths with card or cash, or use a Télépéage electronic tag from your rental company.
Underground parking has height limits under 2 metres (6 feet 6 inches). Use riverbank parking areas or suburban park-and-ride sites for tall vehicles.
The A7 southbound gets busy on summer weekends. Plan early morning starts or evening drives.

Camping and Overnight Stops

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

Refuelling and Services

TotalEnergies service area "Aire de la Porte de Lyon" on A6 has diesel, petrol, LPG gas and a free camper dump point.
Carrefour Vénissieux hypermarket fuel station sells diesel and provides camping-car water for €2.
City water fill and waste dump at "Aire de Services Camping-Car Gerland" near the rugby stadium.

Important Tips for International Travellers

Summer temperatures can exceed 35°C. Carry extra engine coolant and park in shade when possible.
Wild camping is not allowed in France. Stay at official camping areas or private land with permission.
Beaujolais harvest in late September brings slow farm vehicles on smaller roads. Drive carefully.
Dial 112 for all emergencies. Fire brigade is 18, police 17.
Winter can bring thick fog in the Rhône valley. Use low beam headlights and reduce speed.
Many fuel pumps are automatic and require a chip-and-PIN credit card. Keep at least ¼ tank before travelling to rural areas.

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