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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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my thoughts too, just pointing out cutural differences. dwelling on napoleonian land redistribution and the presence of gendarmerie, which "can" be overzealous with their surveillance of land in touristy spots.
Individuals will generally be welcoming.
Someone camping in an area is supposed to be charged an overnight local authority fee (~1.50€), which all campsites and official campervan areas collect now.Re:water, all cemeteries have a tap.
Glws
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.