Frequently Asked Questions

Our stopovers are exclusively reserved for motorhomes, campervans and vans that are 100% self-sufficient in terms of water, electricity, waste, toilet and shower facilities inside the vehicle.

France Passion stopovers offer free parking for 24 hours on private property; they are not campsites or service areas.
The toilets mentioned in the guide are often located in the shop or cellar. This is an emergency service, so don't plan on the whole family using it...
And don't even think about going into the vineyards to relieve yourself (unfortunately, several hosts have noticed this happening)

No, you are welcome to stay on private property free of charge for a maximum of 24 hours.

If you wish to stay longer, you must ask the host for prior permission. They are free to charge for the stopover site or not, as this is no longer part of the France Passion package :)

You are under no obligation to make a purchase, as free private accommodation does not require any commercial consideration in return.

You are free to browse and purchase the products on offer, which are the result of passionate, authentic and high-quality craftmanship. By supporting short supply chains, you are directly supporting our hosts and thanking them for their hospitality.
Not partaking of their particular speciality product does not prevent you from making use of the stopover site or enjoying a friendly chat with the host. You could also purchase something online at a later date.

No, it is not possible to reserve a stopover.
France Passion prioritises the discovery of the rural world and authentic experiences, without imposing booking management on hosts, who are already very busy with their businesses.

Telephone contact, when desired, is only used to confirm your arrival, never to make a reservation. This information is specified in the Guide.

The numbers provided are mainly to facilitate access to the stopover or to contact the host again if necessary (tips, forgotten items, thank yous, etc.).

Farmers and winegrowers are not tourism professionals: they are hosting you out of kindness, on top of their long and demanding working days.

In the Guide and on the app, you will find the GPS coordinates in decimal format for each stopover. It is important not to follow your GPS blindly and to check that it matches the directions in the Guide, as access routes may change from year to year.

On your GPS, use the "navigate to" or "search for coordinates" (latitude/longitude) function. Depending on the model, you may need to use "+" instead of N and E, and "-" for west longitude.

On the mobile app, the "Routes" (Itinéraire) button at the bottom of the host's profile allows you to directly open the GPS application of your choice.

The GPS coordinates of hosts are personal and confidential data: they must not be disseminated, shared or compiled, in accordance with the France Passion spirit, which is based on confidentiality, conviviality and safety.

In most cases, dogs are allowed. Pictograms are used to indicate stopovers with restrictions (i.e., dogs are not allowed or must be kept on a leash).
As a precaution, remember to ask for confirmation before letting your dog out, especially if there are young children or other animals on the farm.

To access France Passion services (account and app), you must be a member and order the Guide.
The perfect complement to the Stopover Guide, your France Passion account gives you real-time updates on stopovers (additional information, closures due to special circumstances, new stopovers added during the year) and access to many features: favourites, photos and reviews, festive events and exclusive benefits, and more.

Your account is activated every year on 1 March, or as soon as your order is processed if you order after 1 March.

For new members:

• If you do not have an account: create your account using the guest card number and activation code printed on your Guest Card for the current year and sent by email.
• If you already have an account: it will be activated automatically on 1 March or as soon as your order is processed.

For existing France Passion members who have renewed:

• If you do not have an account: create your account using the guest card number and activation code (printed on your Guest Card for the current year and sent by email).
• If you already have an account: It will be activated automatically from 1 March or once your order has been processed.

If you purchased the Stopover Guide from a retailer or dealer, create your account using the login details printed on the back of your Guest Card for the current year.

Use the same login details to log in to both your France Passion account and the app!

Delivery timeframes – Stopover Guide (current edition)

After your order has been processed (excluding weekends and public holidays):

• France: 3 to 5 days
• Europe: 8 to 12 days (Express: 5 to 6 days)

These timeframes are indicative and depend on the postal services in each country. We will, of course, do our utmost to deliver your order as quickly as possible.

PRE-ORDER THE UPCOMING YEAR’S GUIDE
Shipping from mid-February; as a reminder, each edition is valid from 1 March to the end of March of the following year.

Please note that you cannot change your password via the app.

To change your password, log in to your France Passion account on the website:

--> "My info" section

--> "Change my login details"

--> "Change my password"

France Passion represents an excellent opportunity that can be shared by referring your friends.
There are several ways to do so:

• On france-passion.com, under the Order section, you can select "I am being sponsored by a friend" or  "I am giving the Guide as a gift to a friend"
• Use the referral vouchers found at the end of the Guide or received with the Guest Card.
• When sending your membership application by post or email

Your friends must provide your Guest Card number, as well as your surname, first name and address, so that the referral can be processed.
Once you have referred three friends, your next Stopover Guide will be free. Referrals are counted when the new member joins, and you will be notified at the end of the year if you are eligible.

The France Passion Guide (with its guest card and sticker) and access to the app or member area are linked to a motorhome user, not a vehicle.

Access is only possible with your email address and password.

People renting your vehicle who wish to use our app or the member area on france-passion.com must join our network directly.

They will enjoy unlimited access to more than 2,000 free stopovers throughout France for the price of 1 or 2 nights at a campsite ;)

*Stopovers are reserved for motorhomes, campervans and converted vans that are 100% self-sufficient in terms of water, toilet facilities, electricity, etc.

Your membership of France Passion supports a network that has been constructed with great care and dedication over 30 years. It helps to finance the selection of hosts, the creation, printing and distribution of the Stopover Guide, and a guaranteed list of reliable, up-to-date and regularly visited stopovers.

The current Guide enables you to comply with the hosts' instructions (days when closed, arrival times, etc.), with each host undertaking to welcome you during the membership period.
All France Passion hosts are entitled to refuse users who are not up to date with their membership.

By using an up-to-date Guide, you also help to maintain the peace of mind of operators who no longer wish to receive guests, for personal or professional reasons.

Thank you for your respect and understanding.

The Stopover Guide (French version) is on sale at certain dealerships. It is also available for sale in the MASTERS France network (www.masters-france.com: under the heading "le réseau Masters", choose the store closest to your route) and in the Narbonne accessoires network.

Search for your stopovers and save them in your travel journals or favourites on the app.
The france-passion.com website is the digital version of the Stopover Guide, with even more information!
Whether you are travelling in your motorhome or at home, using a computer, tablet or smartphone, every feature of the site has been designed to make your trips to France Passion stopovers easier.

- Search for stopovers using geographical criteria or keywords, or proximity to your location.

- View "stopover information sheets": photos, location, GPS coordinates, days when closed, etc.

- Search for festive or gastronomic events organised by your hosts (open days, farm markets, festivals, exhibitions, etc.)

- Calculate routes and create personalised travel journals

- Share reviews and testimonials from fellow motorhome owners

Always at your side to make your travels easier and your stays in France more enjoyable!

Log in to your France Passion account

The vast majority of stopovers are accessible all year round, throughout France.
However, some may be closed at certain times of the year (grape harvest, wheat harvest, etc.). This information is provided and updated on the different stopover pages on the website and in the app.

Hosts may also specify arrival times, depending on their professional and family commitments.

Our network is strictly reserved for fully self-sufficient motorhomes (toilet, wastewater, electricity, etc.).
The number of caravans travelling in Europe makes it impossible to accommodate them on the farms and estates which are part of the France Passion network, which are sometimes inaccessible to caravans.
In addition, the France Passion Invitations formula offers stopovers of a maximum of 24 hours, which are not suitable for this type of travel.

On our partner's website www.bienvenue-a-la-ferme.com you will find all the farm campsites that can accommodate caravans.
 

Yes!

The European Federation of Invitation Formulas (FEFI in the French acronym) brings together 10 European networks that are implementing the France Passion Invitations Formula in their respective countries. France Passion, which came up with the concept in 1993, provides the most authentic way to visit a country in a motorhome.

We decided to connect similar networks in order to share our respective experiences and work in partnership with our colleagues in Germany, Great Britain, Spain, Switzerland, Denmark, Ireland, Sweden, Austria, Norway and Italy

+ info here

Each dot indicates a municipality where you will find at least one France Passion host.
The different colours are used to clearly differentiate between the different French regions (départements).

The MULTILINGUAL edition features exactly the same stopovers as the FRENCH edition, but the directions to them are in French, English and German.
The operating rules are also presented in these languages, as well as in Spanish, Dutch and Italian

Your France Passion account allows you to plan your trips online and use the mobile app by logging in using the same details!

Complementing the Guide, the app makes it easy to find your chosen stopover and access all the information about the stopover sites for the year, as well as favourites, photos and community reviews.

It provides real-time updates on stopovers (additional information, closures due to special circumstances, new stopovers during the year, etc.). 

Learn more about the France Passion app