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Traveling by van:9 great road trips to do in a converted van in France

In recent years, van travel attract more and more people. And with the health crisis this way of life , called the Vanlife either the fact of living and living in the short or long term in a converted vehicle, has become even more democratized. According to a recent study carried out by YouGov for Ford*, more than one in three French people declare themselves ready to try the experience. After all, who hasn't already dreamed of traveling freely wherever they want? The converted van is perfect for this because it allows you to be totally autonomous. It is both a practical means of transport and a living space for sleeping, eating and showering .

The best destinations in France for a road trip in a camper van

The road-trips in a van are ideal for discovering a country or region, enjoying both the road and the destination. Therefore, there is no need to go to the other side of the world to disconnect completely. In France, destinations not lacking for travel. Our territory is full of landscapes and places to visit . If you want to escape to the ocean, nothing like the Landes road . Between the pine forests, the sand dunes, the song of the cicadas and the long natural beaches, a change of scenery is guaranteed. You can also venture further inland, in the Pyrenees or in the Loire region to contemplate the thousands of castles and taste many wines including Muscadet, a dry white wine.

Discover more details on the road trips to do in France in our slideshow.

* Ford study conducted online by YouGov, from March 16 to 17, 2021, on a proprietary panel of 1,018 people representative of the French population, aged over 18.

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