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We like them too and choose them over commercial sites any day.
They are often used- especially in off-peak seasons- by either itinerant workers come to do jobs for the local municipality or by groups of travellers staying over for a month or two. If you've ever been curious about the kitchen trailers towed by some or the practicalities of having a washing machine in your van then here is your chance to find out. I've always found that being a little cheeky and asking if I can look, brings a very friendly response - and a good nosey !
There are 312 sites described as "municipals" in the MHF database, most of them in France, do a search.
We use them a lot. Standards do vary but in general they're clean, simple, well located and cheap. Usually situated in or very near a town, often part of the town sport facilities and on the banks of the local river.
Some of them will accept bookings but we've never found the need to book during June and September when we go over. Do bear in mind though that most only open from June to September.
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Like others we too choose municipals over commercial sites as they offer us basic clean facilities which we use rather than the all singing all dancing stuff that we would pay for but don't use. They are usually well within walking distance of town or village centres so no need for cafes/shops etc on site. It's nice to be able to support facilities provided by the local council as well. They are often located next door to the Council swimming pool and you get reduced or free entry.
We visit May/June and mid August/Sept and have never booked a municipal and never not got into the one we wanted. Some of the really busy ones (e.g. Beaune) get full very quickly all through the season, but arrival before 4pm will virtually guarantee you a pitch.
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One Municipal we've stayed on which I recommend you should book if you want to stay in July / August is the one at St Martin on the Ile de Re. Convenient location, but access roads are quite tight.
Also the island has only a very limited number of Aire spaces and a total ban on wild camping. Still, there are many commercial sites to choose from if the municipals and Aires are full.
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