According to the PROT instruction, updated in March 2026, sleeping in a motorhome is legal if the vehicle is parked in accordance with traffic rules, without deploying external elements and without discharging fluids. Setting up an awning, chairs or a table is considered camping, leading to fines starting at 40 euros per square meter per day, and up to 6,000 euros in protected areas. Local authorities may impose additional restrictions, so it is advisable to check municipal regulations before traveling.
