Motorhome and Camper van hire in Bordeaux

Motorhome Rental Bordeaux

The area around Bordeaux is world famous for the many wine estates it hosts. Each year, this rich heritage gives rise to events such as the Spring Wine Festival, the Grand Cru Weekend and the "Bordeaux Fête le Vin". Wine is the pride of the people of Bordeaux, which is why they do not hesitate to celebrate it.

The city also stands out thanks to its architectural heritage. The Place de la Bourse or the Saint-André cathedral where its big bell bears witness to the rich history of the Gironde. The steep streets of the city centre serve as links between the various public squares, each more charming than the last.

Getting to Bordeaux

The city of Bordeaux is located in the Garonne estuary in the southwest of the country. Bordeaux-Mérignac airport is located 12km west of the city. Ryanair, British Airways and EasyJet are all airlines that offer flights to the wine city. The A10 motorway from the north and the A63 and A62 motorways from the south provide access to the ring road. From the east, you will need to take the N89 national road. Furthermore, the grand Bordeaux Saint-Jean station allows you to reach the city centre by train.

Parking in Bordeaux

When visiting, it is best to first find a place to park your campervan hire in Bordeaux safely. The Allée de Chartres car park is open between 8 am and 8 pm for around £13/€15 per day. In addition, the 24-hour Bord'eaux Village car park on the banks of the Garonne charges £22/€26 per day. Outside the city, the OnePark at Bordeaux Loake or the Zenpark in Mérignac offers more affordable prices. However, you will need to use public transport to get to the city centre.

Annual Events in Bordeaux

• Le printemps des vins (spring of the wine) at the Citadelle de Blaye in April. A weekend during which Blaye's winegrowers offer tasting sessions to wine lovers.
• Bordeaux celebrates the river in June. For a weekend, boats come back to the Garonne and, every other year, festivities are organised for the occasion.
• The Saint-Emilion Jazz Festival in July. This three-day festival combines jazz and funk concerts with Saint-Emilion wine tastings for a fee of around £34/€40 per day.
• The Médoc Marathon in October. For a ticket price of between £85/€100 and £170/€200, runners cross the famous vineyards of Bordeaux and stop for a tasting.
• The Grand Cru Weekend in May. Over a sunny May weekend, wine makers and vineyard owners come together and present their wines in the city centre.

Camping in Bordeaux

Renting a campervan in Bordeaux means reserving pitches for a peaceful night's sleep.

• Camping le grain. In the north-east of the city, this peaceful campsite welcomes campervan owners for less than £13/€15 per night.
• Le village du Lac campsite. On the banks of Lake Bordeaux, this campsite charges around £21/€25 per night outside of the high season.
• Camping Beau soleil in Gradignan. Heading south, this campsite has up to 22 available pitches for campervans. From £12/€14 per night