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Yes it's legal and fine, while respecting common decency as outlined in article. However because of the revolution, rights of way are an oddity rather than the norm, i find that there is a different vibe to the Uk.
Outside of the national/regional parks, everything is private and can feel not so permeable with locals totally unaware of those rules. Sometimes large forests in parks can also feel very "managed" and sometimes patrolled, especially in summer.
Inversely.if you are stuck, asking locals with a large plot if you can pitch up for the night will probably be better received in france.
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In honest, I've never wild camped in France but mates who have have found that knocking on a door produces positive results for the most part. I have gone to farms when I've run out of water on rides and without exception they've refilled bottles for me.
@samrensho - this website is useful if you're riding through France https://www.eau-cyclisme.com/
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Oh, and thank you all for the tips on routes and the like. It’s really really helpful.
Think I’ll start doing some route planning starting in Paris and moving out towards Lyon.
One problem I encountered the last time I tried planning routes was that I wasn’t sure where to end.
Obviously if planning to end in a town it makes sense to spend a night in a hostel/hotel but for a lot of the days I’d like to end somewhere I can camp.
So for France in particular, what’s the vibe on camping. If I end the days riding in say, a national park, is it possible (and legal) to pitch up somewhere away out of sight?