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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
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/