Why is it worth booking a campervan in Bordeaux early?
Pick up an RV rental in Bordeaux and spend time exploring this World Heritage City before starting a road trip along the Garonne River and beyond. The Bordeaux region is famous for its vineyards so stop off for a tour. Then, when you stop for the night and cook a meal in your camper from Bordeaux, you can safely enjoy a glass or two of fine local wine. With the mild local climate, a vacation in a campervan rented in Bordeaux can be enjoyed all year round. The most popular months, however, are between July and September when the schools are on holiday. To be sure of getting the best vehicle for your budget and dates during this peak season, CamperDays recommends booking at least one or two months in advance. Should your vacation dates change for any reason, it doesn't matter as your booking comes with no surcharge if a reservation is altered. Fair cancellation conditions are also guaranteed, as well as the professional support of the CamperDays customer service team. If you want to check out just how competitively priced a vacation in a camper rental from Bordeaux is, simply compare it with the cost of hotel accommodation, car rental charges, and dining out every day. You'll be surprised how budget-friendly it is. As your camper rental from Bordeaux is where you travel, eat, and sleep, you have total freedom of the road. Wake up to a different view every morning and if something captures your attention during the day, pull over to explore it. It really is the best way to see this part of France.
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Helpful tips for your trip to Bordeaux
If you want the best weather, the best time to visit the beautiful and popular area when you hire a campervan in Bordeaux is usually between May and October. As the days are longer, you also have a better chance to explore during that period.
- HikingThere are many different times during the year that offer a great hiking experience in Bordeaux. However, for the best mixture of less rain and more pleasant temperatures that are not too hot, July, August, and even September are great months to visit.
- Beach holidaysWhile summer may seem like the obvious choice for visiting Bordeaux’s many beautiful beaches, if you are looking for a quieter time while enjoying nice weather, autumn is a great alternative—particularly during September and October.
- WineriesThe best time to visit Bordeaux to explore the many wineries in the region is during September and October, as this is harvest time. You can walk through many vineyards and taste ripened Petit Verdot, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes during this time.
Best campervan routes from Bordeaux
One of the best ways to get the most rewarding trip when you book a motorhome for hire in Bordeaux is to hit the road and follow some of the region's most scenic routes. Below are some of the best.
Bordeaux to Beaune
If you are looking to get a great taster of what the wine is like in the wider Bordeaux region, then this route that covers 850km from Bordeaux to Beaune is necessary. Though it will take around 12 hours to cover the total distance of this route, it is better to take each section and spend some time marvelling at the countryside landscapes and wineries. Must-see stop-offs include St. Emilion, La Roque-Gageac, Millau, Gorges du Tarn, Le Puy-en-Velay and the last stop, Beaune.
Bordeaux to San Sebastian/Bilbao
Want to take the opportunity to explore the stunning Basque Country while also visiting Spain? Then, this 970km journey from Bordeaux to Bilbao or San Sebastian is a great option. Along the way, as you pass through Bergerac, Cahors, Toulouse, Biarritz, and San Sebastian/Bilbao, you travel through the mighty Pyrenees breathtaking Basque Country and get a real up-close glimpse of the spellbinding Iberian Peninsula.
Sites of interest and excursions in Bordeaux
Medoc Regional Natural Park
This impressive and expansive natural park covers more than 160,000 hectares, which encompasses a large percentage of the total area of the Medoc peninsula and borders the Gironde estuary in the east and the Atlantic in the west. Famous for the ecological diversity there, you can expect to explore various charming villages, beaches, vineyards, forests, coastal dunes, and marshes. Various beautiful creatures call its wetlands home, including deer, birds of prey and migratory birds.
Dune of Pilat
Dune du Pilat, or Grande Dune du Pilat, is the tallest structure in Europe. It is over 106.60 metres from sea level and 500 metres wide. The dune is a foredune which runs parallel to the shoreline. There are more than 2 million visitors to the dune every year.

Campsites in Bordeaux and the surrounding area

Your stay for the first night
- Aquitaine/Creon
- Aquitaine/BourgCamping Municipal La Citadelle
- Aquitaine/Frontenac
- Aquitaine/ArcachonPasteur Vacances
- Aquitaine/Carcans
- Aquitaine/Saint-Antoine-de-BreuilhLa Rivière Fleurie
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