6x free motorhome stopovers in the French region of Nouvelle-Aquitaine!

Located in the south-west of France, you will find the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. This region has a beautifully varied landscape, from wooded areas to lakes and from picturesque towns and villages to vineyards. Everything France has to offer can be found in this region! Want to make your motorhome trip to this region not too expensive? Then find some free motorhome stopovers in this blog. Bon voyage!

At the free motorhome stopover Lac de Vassivière, you stay on the edge of the Vassivière reservoir. Located in the Millevaches Regional Nature Park, this reservoir is one of the largest artificial lakes in France! This reservoir was built after World War II and from the 1960s, the edges of the reservoir were turned into a tourist area. You will now find several beaches, little ports and, consequently, motorhome stopovers. Take a walk around the lake, get into a canoe, or pick up a pedalo and discover the surroundings of this lake and the regional nature park in your own way.

- Spend the night on the edge of one of France's largest man-made lakes!

In Salignac-Eyvigues, you can stay overnight at the free motorhome stopover Les Jardins de Manoir d'Eyrignac. This motorhome stopover is close to the gardens of the Eyrignac estate, the place to be for lovers of flowers, topiaries, and water features. The gardens comprise 10 hectares and each has its own "theme": think rose garden, garden of springs or vegetable garden. Do you really want to learn all about these special gardens? Then choose to book a guided tour! 

Are you staying at this motorhome stopover and a lover of architecture? Then you should definitely visit the village of Sarlat-la-Canéda, which is about a 20-minute drive away. Here you can have a lovely stroll through picturesque alleyways and admire Renaissance mansions. If you are here on a Saturday, don't miss the market!

- Be sure to visit the unique gardens of Eyrignac! © Jerome Morel Manoir

Here you can stay overnight in an unusual location - at a cognac distillery! You can visit the distillery and take a guided tour, where you will learn a lot about the production of cognac. After all the information, of course a tasting should not be missed! Was there something tasty for you? Then you can buy this afterwards so you can enjoy a delicious cognac at home too.

- Ideal: after the cognac tasting, you can simply walk back to your motorhome!

Wine lovers take note: at motorhome stopover Domaine La Lande in Monbazillac, you can stay overnight near a vineyard. This small village is therefore famous for its wine and vineyards! A visit to the Château de Monbazillac estate should not be missed when travelling to Monbazillac. Here you can take a guided tour where you can learn all about the wines of Monbazillac and the history of the chateau! 

The motorhome stopover often offers wine tastings in the evening, so if you like wine, this is definitely a must! Before you leave again with your motorhome, you can buy a delicious bottle to take home with you. Santé !

- At this motorhome stopover, you can join a wine tasting in the evening!

Of course, a motorhome trip through France is not complete without cheese. So, drive to the small village of Thurageau and spend the night at a goat farm where, according to many, you will find the best goat cheeses in the region! If you are lucky, you can watch the goats being milked and the cheese being made. Of course, you also have the opportunity to buy those delicious goat cheeses, can you resist the temptation.

- The region's tastiest goat's cheeses can be found at motorhome stopover Fam. Turpeau!

This village is among one of the most beautiful villages in the region thanks to its medieval castle, beautiful buildings, narrow and cosy French streets, and varied surroundings. In summer, the church and castle host concerts and farmers' night markets. During the year, you can enjoy hiking and cycling in the surrounding area from the motorhome stopover. Walk or cycle through lush forests and along the rivers Gorre and Gorret. In Saint-Auvent, you can really relax!

- Be sure to bring your hiking boots and bike to this motorhome stopover!

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