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AIRES 2009   France and Switzerland

This is a list of the aires we stayed at during our 2009 tour to Europe. 
The standard of aires was mostly good with a few rather crowded  and at some we were on our own. We found a few aires and overnight parking places in western Switzerland, mostly free.

municipal (local council)  c commercial/private s service point only no overnight parking
P overnight parking charge   S  services charge (usually for fresh water, grey and black waste disposal usually free)  J = jeton (token)        E  electric hookup available usually at an additional charge
ATAF listed in the All the Aires France guide (2nd edition) published by Vicarious Books

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Location

Sat Nav co-ords
TYPE

NEAREST  Large town
Dept 

OUR COMMENTS

France
Cleres
Rue Edmond Spalikowski
N 49.61212
E 1.11668
Aire m
P free
S €2 J  
E €2 J/6hrs
18 places
ATAF
Rouen
76
aire Cleres Aire laid out with hedged level gravel bays wide enough for two motorhomes if busy. In park about 5 minutes walk to town centre. Well signposted. electric hookup points recently added require jetons. Service borne is in narrow end bay and requires tight manouvering. Useful stopover between Dieppe and Rouen
Briare
Quai Mazoyer
N 47.63438
E 2.74017
Parking m
P free
S none
E none
15 places
Gien
45
parking at Briare Tarmac parking area next to the famous canal aqueduct; used by cars and coaches during the day; Public wc nearby and possibly water tap; some motorhomes parked in gravel carpark across bridge by River Loire. Aire at Ouzouer-s-Trézée about 5km NE has service point (see below).
Lac les Settons

N 47.19831
E 4.06315
Aire m
P free
S €3 J
E none
12 places
ATAF
Chateau Chinon
58
aire Lac les Settons Parking area near cafes and boat hire at NE side of lake. Service borne also used by coaches. separate drain point and wc available. Aire is closed due to market on some days in summer season. Also recycling bins and bottle bank
Cirque de Consolation

N 47.15865
E 6.60587
Aire c
P €5
S free
E none
6+ places
Morteau
25

aire at Cirque de Consolation      Cirque de Consolation monastery
Aire for six motorhomes in carpark of monastery in deep wooded valley. additional spaces in nearby carpark; payment to office in main building. wc, cold shower and water tap available. Notice stating that an improved aire is to be built soon. Very peaceful with waymarked walks to waterfall and viewpoints.

Samoëns (Vercland)

N 46.07292
E 6.69594
Aire m
P free
S €5 ccard
E none
6+ places
ATAF
Cluses
74
aire at Samoens Aire is in small village of Vercland above main town - drive through ski station to level tarmac parking area; motorhomes to be parked beyond wooden sign about 200 metres beyond Flot Bleu borne. Other motorhomes were parked in gravel area by Samoëns campsite by river. Also paying parking at campsite and another Flot Bleu borne
Sixt Fer a Cheval

N 46.05665
E 6.77983
Aire m
P free
S free
E €4 J/12h
10+ places
Cluses
74
aire at Sixt Fer a Cheval New aire with free service borne and separate borne (jetons) for electric hookup. Adjacent to fairly busy road and noisy river! Locals were using free water at borne for car washing. Also raft launching site so minibuses and trailers usually driven rather fast. About five minutes from village centre. Note : Motorhome parking now banned at tourist office car park in village.
La Féclaz

N 45.64252
E 5.98352
Aire m
P free
S €1.50 J
E none €1.50J/1hr
40 places
Aix le Bains
73
aire at La feclaz Large level tarmac aire in small ski resort in hills near Mont Revard above Lac de Bourget. Free parking in low season. Service borne (jeton from shops/bar) has wooden barriers at sides restricting access to drive over drain 
Lamastre
Place Pradon
N 44.98705
E 4.57978
Aire m
P free
S €2 J
E €2/1hr
10+ places
ATAF
Tournon s Rhône
07

aire at Lamastre     aire at Lamastre
Aire in busy town centre carpark with two bornes but cars parked beside them at times. We arrived at the end of market day (Tuesdays - aire is closed on Monday nights) and parked in large area beside river with height barrier which was open but we were asked to move to aire by friendly council official. Small market town which has film and music festivals; helpful tourist office.

Antraigues s Volane
Route des Allevards
N 44.71939
E 4.35865
Aire m
P free
S €2 J
E J borne
5 places
Vals les Bains
07

aire at Antraigues s Volane     aire at Antraigues s Volane entrance road
Aire in attractive small village in hills of Ardeche Verte. Jetons available from gift shop in town nearby and borne was working when we visited. Steep access road with sharp bend. Narrow roads in village centre closed to cars at summer weekends 

Lac Naussac

N 44.73762
E 3.83447
Aire c
P €5
S €3 J
E none
20 places
Langogne
48

aire at Lac Naussac - borne     aire at Lac Naussac
Aire overlooking large reservoir well signposted, with level terraced parking areas possibly muddy after rain. Parking fee collected in evening; borne takes EuroRelais jetons (€3 from water-sports centre)

La Chapelle Laurent
off D10 
N 45.18071
E 3.24394
  
Aire m
P free
S €2 HB
E none
8+ places
Brioude
15
aire at La Chapelle Laurent Aire by hall and sports field at N edge of small village. level grass pitches; water tap and waste drain with honesty box for payment. There was a concert on in the hall in evening so surrounded by parked cars but not noisy
Paulhac

Parking
N 45.01288
E 2.89068

Services
N 45.00672
E 2.90403
 
Aire m
P free
S free
E none
4 places
St Flour
15

parking at Paulhac      Paulhac service borne
Motorhome parking area in hills about 1.5km west from village (small wooden sign). Custom borne in village beside mairie. Views across to Plomb du Cantal. Waymarked walks from village 

Allanche
Avenue du Puy Mary
N 45.22993
E 2.93133
Aire m
P free
S €2 J
E none
10 places
ATAF
Condat
15

aire at Allanche - borne      aire at Allanche
Aire in town at old railway station terminus for Velorail (only operational at weekends in low season). Level gravel and grass; Sani-station type borne; jetons from mairie/tourist office but we didn't use it for fresh water; drive over drain for grey water but no tap for flushing -had been used for black waste disposal

Tourzel -  Ronzières

N 45.52980
E 3.13480
Aire m
P free
S free
E poss
12 places
ATAF
Issoire
63

aire at Tourzel Ronzieres       aire at Tourzel Ronzieres - borne
Free aire in small village to west of Issoire. Level terraced grass pitches; free services and wc super views across to hills to east. One of the best aires we stayed at so we returned for a second night. Note there is no longer a height barrier by the turning to the aire at the village entrance. 

St Pourçain sur Sioule
Stade
N 46.31216
E 3.29678
Aire m
P free
S €2 coin
E some
60 places
Vichy
03

aire at St Pourcain sur Sioule       aire at St Pourcain sur Sioule - entrance sign
Large aire with level marked grass pitches between sports arena and river; signposted in town. Only one Flot Bleu borne takes €2 coin for 10 minutes but two waste drains for grey water.  A very popular aire and excellent welcoming tourist office whose staff called in to offer local wine tasting in the evening.  Overnight parking outside municipal campsite is not allowed.

St Gengoux le National
off D67
N 46.60675
E 4.66946
Aire m
P free
S free
E none
10+ places
ATAF
Tournus
71
aire at St Gengoux le National Large aire in carpark for Voie Verte cycle path at old railway station about 1km S from town centre. carpark is busy during day. Additional parking by station buildings and free water tap is being replaced by a borne. Also wc and water nearby. Interesting to watch cyclists, roller bladers and roller skiers. 
Givry
Rue de la Gare
N 46.78010
E 4.74846
Aire m
P free
S free
E none
15 places
ATAF
Chalon s Saône
71
aire at Givry Free aire further north on the Voie Verte. Area now tarmaced with marked spaces for "campings cars"; free Raclet borne by public wc but waste drain grid is raised above road level; short distance from old town with several restaurants popular at weekends
Flavigny s Ozerain
Parking
N 47.51076
E 4.52850
Parking m
P free
S none
E none
10+ places
Montbard
21
parking at Flavigny s Ozerain Free carpark for pretty and popular tourist village with lots of day visitors. Possibly not an official aire but we had a peaceful night; push button water tap and wc in carpark
Tardinghen
 Le Site des 2 Caps

Parking
N 50.85702
E 1.65170

Services
N 50.86283
E 1.64918
Aire c
P €5
S €3
E none
20+ places
ATAF
Wissant
62

parking at Tardinghen      parking at Tardinghen - signboard
Large field overlooking channel. parking fee collected in evenings or pay at honesty box at La Ferme de l'Horloge about 1 km away where the services are located. Privately run aire with parking also possible at farm and at another site to NE of Wissant.
website http://www.sitedes2caps.fr/

Switzerland
Grandson
Chemin du Pecos
N 46.80279
E 6.63396
Aire
P free
S free
E free
10 places
Yverdon
Vaud

aire at Grandson - borne      aire at Grandson
Aire on side road by entrance to campsite; signposted but confusing one-way signs. Free services and hookup. Adjacent to lakeside park and BMX track and main railway line nearby so some noise; short walk to town centre with castle.

Portalban
marina
N 46.92176
E 6.95614
Aire
P free
S free
E free
25+ places
Avenches
Fribourg
aire at Portalban Popular aire at marina on Lac Neuchatel. marked hardstandings and large carpark adjacent also recycling centre open some evenings (all the village turned up with trolleys, bikes etc). Strange sign requesting camping-caristes to report to nearby campsite between 10 and 11 am
Gruyeres
aerodrome

N 46.59475
E 7.09204
Parking
P free
S free
E none
Bulle
Fribourg
parking at Gruyeres Parking area by small aerodrome with pleasure flights; no services; enquired about overnight parking fee in aerodrome office but not required. About 2km walk to old town of Gruyeres on hill.
Saint Prex
leisure hall
N 46.48168
E 6.46058
Parking
P free
S none
E none
Morges
Vaud
parking at Saint Prex Carpark behind sports centre in pretty village on Lac Geneva; parking for 72 hours permitted. Some water taps nearby but no drain. Stayed overnight on our own but another motorhome arrived in morning. Pleasant lakeside town with promenade and old town centre.  
Other aires visited (but not stayed at overnight)
Ouzouer sur Trézée
Place de la Liberation
N 47.67009
E 2.80920

Aire m
P €5
S free
E none
Gien
45
Aire behind buildings near canal; additional parking in carpark; service bay narrow and tight access if motorhomes parked in adjacent marked spaces; custom borne awkward to use for grey waste drain depending on MH draintaps layout.
Arbois
l'eglise
N 46.90190
E 5.77139
Parking m
P free
S none
E none
Poligny
39
A couple of motorhomes were parked beside the church in the town centre, also possible to park in carpark to east of town (but used for market when we visited)
Villers le Lac
Rue Pierre Bercot
N 47.05575
E 6.67074
Parking c
P €11
S none
E none
Morteau
25
Overnight parking allowed for motorhomes in carpark for Saut de Doubs trips if a ticket is purchased for same/next day boat trip at €11 per person. There is also a free borne and parking in the town centre but we didn't find it.
St Agrève
Route du Stade
N 45.01000
E 4.39528
Aire m
P free
S €2 j
E none
Lamastre
07
aire St Agreve - borne Aire in large parking area signposted to NW of town centre behind  workshops; jetons from mairie or shops 
Le Cheylard
Super U
N 44.9120
E 4.44135
Aire c
P none
S €? J
E none
Lamastre
07

Service borne at rear of petrol station at SuperU supermarket on edge of town. tight access for large motorhomes

Lachamp Raphaël

N 44.81111
E 4.28857
Aire m
P free
S €2 J
E none
Vals les Bains
07

aire at Lachamp Raphael     aire at Lachamp Raphael - borne
Aire on edge of small village high in hills of northern Ardeche. Had difficulty obtaining jetons from mairie (not open very often) and then borne out of order (but took jetons) so we were unable to top up. drove on to Antraigues s Volane.

Brioude
Avenue de Lamothe
N 45.29458
E 3.38794
Aire m
P free
S €2 J
E €?


43
Service borne (Flot Bleu) located in busy carpark at entrance to town centre. Too crowded for parking among cars. skateboard park adjacent
St Flour
Lower town

N 45.03556
E 3.09805
Aire m
P free
S €2
E none
15 aire at St Flour lower town Aire situated at in the lower town at base of cliff. Some motorhomes were parked in large carpark in upper town centre but very busy due to Saturday market. There is a borne somewhere in this carpark.
Murat
La Gare
N 45.10935
E 2.86945
Aire m
P free
S €2 coin
E none
St Flour
15
Aire situated at entrance to busy railway station in town centre; a few marked parking bays for motorhomes and service borne with waste drain. Overnight parking not allowed (or recommended) now but other parking in town
Chambon sur Lac

N 45.57167
E 2.92942
Aire c
P €6/€8
S inc
E inc
Mont Dore
63
Aire by Camping La Plage by leisure facilities at eastern end of lake.  Appeared to have laid out parking areas on grass. No motorhomes allowed in other lakeside carparks. There is another campsite with an aire at the eastern end of the lake 
Massiac
Rue de la Gare
N 45.25300
E 3.19650

Aire m
P free
S free
E ?
Brioude
15
Free custom service borne in busy carpark by railway station; water dribbled from single tap and surrounding area dirty and muddy so we didn't use it. Not recommended for overnight parking
Champeix
Stade
N 45.58800
E 3.11504
Aire m
P free
S €2 J
E ?

Issoire
15

Aire signposted in woods to west of town on main road; borne located in fenced area. We decided it was too secluded for overnight stay.
St Saturnin
off D16
N 45.25849
E 2.80234

Aire c
P €3.75
S €1
E inc
Riom es Montagne
15
Aire signposted from main road; borne in campsite on edge of small village. We didn't call in and drove across country lanes to Allanche.
Nolay
Avenue de la Liberté
N 46.94972
E 4.62833
Aire m
P free
S €2 J
E none
Beaune
58
Service borne situated at edge of carpark by sports field near town centre. signposted from main road. 
Geraudot
D43
N 48.30220
E 4.3352
Aire m
P free
S €2 J
E ?
Troyes
10
Busy aire next to Lac d'Orient. Only spaces available next to dirty borne or waste bins. We needed water but couldn't find places listed on borne in the village to get jetons. Adjacent campsite not open until July 1st. Drove on to Piney 
Piney
Rue de Genêral de Gaulle
N 48.35860
E 4.33460

Aire m
P none
S €3 J
E €3/1hr
Troyes
10
Service borne located by railway station yard - needs jetons from tourist office. No spaces for parking except outside houses.
Switzerland
Vitznau
Camping Vitznau

N 47.00642
E 8.48646
Aire c
P SFr5
S ?
E ?
Luzern
Luzern
Camperstop at Vitznau Camperstop by campsite office. overnight parking 8 tonnes weight limit
Simplon Pass

N 46.24957
E 8.02874
Aire
P free
S  free
E ?
Brig
Valais
Parking at Simplon Pass Several motorhomes were parked outside old hospital building at top of pass. 
Enney
TCS Camping
N 46.55754
E 7.08547
Aire c
P none
S free
E ?
Gruyeres
Fribourg

Service borne at TCS Camping Enney   Service borne at TCS Camping Enney - detail
Service borne at entrance to TCS Campsite. Free to use but poor design with one tap and hose for drinking water and waste flushing. drain in middle of road 

Morges
TCS Camping

N 46.50475
E 6.48887

Aire c
P none
S free
E ?
Lausanne
Vaud
Service borne at TCS Campsite entrance same as at Enney
Romont
Promenade des Avoines
N 46.69762
E 6.91816
Aire m
P free
S ? J
E ? J
Fribourg
Fribourg
aire at Romont Borne beside track behind town walls some parking spaces but rather sloping. Castle and stained glass museum in town
Saas Fee
Parking P4

N 46.11031
E 7.93199
Aire m
P SFr17
S inc
E poss
Visp
Valais
aire at Saas Fee Large parking area behind large multistorey carpark in town centre. Service borne and hookups available. costs varied at high/low season and cheaper parking tickets available from tourist office
Andermatt
Gothard Camping Platz

N 46.63196
E 8.59171
Aire c
P SFr28
S ?
E ?

Altdorf
Uri

Parking area and grass field for tents by cable lift terminal on edge of town
Italy
Verbania
Viale Sant'Anna
N 45.92901
E 8.56477
Parking m
P free?
S ?
E none

Verbania
Piedmont

Motorhome parking down back street in town centre; signs indicated five spaces marked in blue but more parked at busy weekend. Also motorhomes parked in another carpark but very crowded. Some  motorhomes were parked on lakeside road at Pallanza after coach parking zone where we parked for day

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