France Passion 2026 Vicarious Books UK motorhome France

The France Passion book is laid out with maps at the front, which are colour-coded by department and have all the stopovers marked on them. The listings are then laid out in numerical order by department number; the listings used to be colour-coded to match the mapping, but this is no longer the case. However, the beginning of each department's section has a small map showing the location of the department and the page number showing that area of mapping in the guide. Each listing includes the town name, the page number of the map, the map grid reference and the postcode for the town in the top bar.

France Passion entries are written in three languages: English, German and French. Directions are written similar to the following: Coming out of Vernou take the D46 Chateaurenault road. Go under the railway bridge and take the second road on the left (D62). GPS coordinates in format: N44.16607 E4.98871 and a contact telephone number are included in all listings.

Symbols denote how many pitches are available, any arrival/departure time restrictions, weight restrictions, languages spoken, closure dates and the type of stopover it is (i.e. farm, vineyard, craftsman). The products produced or sold on the premises are described in French. Some entries also have photos, although these are rarely of the parking areas.

The France Passion principle is simple: Motorhome owners displaying the France Passion sticker can stay overnight, or for 24 hours, free of charge at properties listed in the guidebook. Places cannot be reserved on stopovers; it's on a first come, first served basis. All that is necessary to enjoy this amazing stopover network is to remember to say 'Bonjour' and 'Au revoir'! Don't worry if your French isn't excellent, as many hosts have indicated that they speak English. In addition, nearly all of them can take motorhomes over 3.5 tons. Please note: Most France Passion sites do not have service points; you therefore you will need All the Aires France French Aires guide to complement your France Passion book.

It is easy to see which stopovers are open or closed with the Free France Passion app which works as a complement to the Guidebook and members area website. Real time updated information is provided about the stopovers including any that are closed. The app also provides members with GPS access to the France Passion network including photos, GPS coordinates and member reviews...

See Stu Bear's wonderful video of Saint Jean de la Porte (p555 2024) France Passion vineyard.

Read our France Passion blog Top 5 Wine Free France Passion Motorhome Stopovers for your motorhome tour of France.

How do I register France Passion membership

Vicarious Books Media is the France Passion UK agents, not the publishers. France Passion, as part of the invitations scheme, requires us to send them your name and address for purposes of registration.

Don't worry. Lots of hosts have indicated that they speak English, just look for the GB symbol in the entry. Also the guidebook is written in English.