Beauvais
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Escapade Service31 Rue Du Puits, 60570 Andeville
Rental company category:Economy
Five French rental companies partnered with Blurent, from Normandy to Alsace by way of south of Paris and Burgundy
In France, Blurent works through regional rental companies whose name appears on each depot: Escapade Service in Andeville, in the Oise, south-east of Beauvais; Espace Loisirs Détente Évasions in Bernay, in the Eure; Espace Loisirs in Saint-Fargeau-Ponthierry, in Seine-et-Marne; France Motorhome Hire in Véron, in the Yonne, an address presented as the French head office; and finally Lack, the Location Alsacienne de Camping-Cars, in Saint-Pierre, in the Bas-Rhin.
The rental company advertises vehicles for couples, families and groups of friends, for a weekend as well as a long trip. Our listing does not yet show any models, and CoolDrive has no French Blurent offers in its records: the vehicle, kilometres included, excess and security deposit can therefore be read in each offer.
These departures open up Normandy and the Alabaster Coast, the Fontainebleau forest and the Loire Valley, the vineyards of Chablis and Burgundy, the Alsace Wine Route and the Vosges.
Our verdict: a small local network, convenient from northern France and the Île-de-France, with exact addresses known before booking. Its limits: nothing south of Burgundy or west of Normandy in our data, no models shown, and terms specific to each partner.
The key facts to decide whether Blurent suits your trip.
Our comparison of the country's rental companies: each has its strengths depending on your trip.
| Rental company | Vehicles | Mileage | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
Blurent
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Depending on the rental partner, detailed in the offer | Shown in each offer | 5 cities, from Normandy to Alsace |
McRent
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Urban, Compact, Family, Comfort ranges: from van to large motorhome | Unlimited in 100% of the offers recorded | Ranges from van to large model, 7 cities |
Anywhere Campers
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Adria Matrix, Carado, Sunlight and vans for two | Unlimited in 100% of the offers recorded | 49 cities, extensive network, automatic gearboxes |
The city name displayed does not always match the address. The depot listed under Mulhouse is in Saint-Pierre, near Barr, between Strasbourg and Colmar. The one for Beauvais is in Andeville, some twenty kilometres away. Work out the journey from your station or airport before setting the departure time.
On French motorways, most motorhomes over 2 metres high generally fall into class 2, and those over 3.5 tonnes into class 3. On a Normandy to Alsace trip, the bill climbs quickly: national and departmental roads are a good alternative, slower but prettier.
France has many motorhome service areas, often run by the local council, as well as campsites open from April to October. The France Passion network also lets you sleep at winegrowers’ or producers’ premises. Overnight parking may be banned by local order: follow the signs, especially on the Normandy coast.
Each French depot depends on a different rental company. Before paying, note the number of kilometres included, what a claim would cost, the deposit required, the appointment time at the depot and the list of equipment provided. That way you will know the full budget for the trip, options included.
Before leaving the depot, walk round the motorhome with your contact and photograph each side, the windscreen and the tyres. Test the heating, the water pump and the fridge, compare the inventory with the offer and save the assistance number in your phone.
Blurent departs from five towns: Andeville, in the Oise, for the Beauvais area; Bernay, in the Eure; Saint-Fargeau-Ponthierry, in Seine-et-Marne; Véron, near Sens, in the Yonne; and Saint-Pierre, in the Bas-Rhin, the depot linked to Mulhouse on our listings. Each is run by a local rental company, and its full address appears on the depot page.
Yes: the Espace Loisirs depot in Saint-Fargeau-Ponthierry is some forty kilometres south of Paris, between Melun and Corbeil-Essonnes, near the A6 motorway. It is a good starting point for the Fontainebleau forest, the Gâtinais or the Loire châteaux. The Andeville departure, in the Oise, is better suited if you are heading north.
The rental company advertises motorhomes and converted vans for two people as well as for a family, but our listing does not yet show any French models. The fleet depends on the partner in each city. Run a search from the chosen depot: the offer describes the vehicle, its seats, berths, gearbox and total weight.
We cannot give a general answer: no French Blurent offer appears in our records yet, and each partner sets its own rules. The included mileage is shown in the offer. For an ambitious loop, such as Bernay, Mont-Saint-Michel and northern Brittany, add up the stages before choosing.
We do not yet have any recorded prices for Blurent in France. Season, length of hire, type of vehicle and departure depot all affect the price: July and August, in the middle of the school holidays, generally cost more than May or September. Run a search with your dates to see each offer with its price, mandatory fees included.
The two service providers made me pay for the insurance for the car. And when I request a refund for one of them, I no longer get a response. I will travel by motorhome again, but certainly not with CoolDrive, nor with my friends.
The two service providers charged me for insurance for the car. And when I request a refund for one, I no longer receive a response. I will travel again in a camper van but certainly not with CoolDrive, nor with my friends.
First rental of this type of vehicle in a professional context where the rental must take place from France to Canada. Many questions and Cooldrive (Marlène) has been a valuable support in guiding my choices. Efficiency and responsiveness beforehand, and on-site a vehicle and service that met our expectations. No complaints. Great!
CoolDrive displays Blurent offers alongside those of McRent, Anywhere Campers and the other rental companies active in France for your dates, with a price that includes mandatory fees. As the five French depots depend on different rental companies, our experts help you choose the most logical departure point for your route and read the terms before paying.
From the Alsace depot, Germany is half an hour’s drive away and the Black Forest very close; Switzerland is not far either. The countries allowed, however, depend on each offer. For Switzerland, also allow for the heavy vehicle charge if the vehicle exceeds 3.5 tonnes, and the motorway vignette below that.
Only when the offer provides for it. In the search engine, choose a different town for the return: only the offers that allow it will then appear, any fees included. Otherwise, a loop remains the simplest solution, for example the Côte Fleurie and the Suisse Normande from Bernay, or the Chablis area and the Morvan from Véron.
A category B licence is enough as long as the motorhome weighs no more than 3.5 tonnes laden, which covers most vans and low-profiles; above that, you need a C1. This information appears on the vehicle page. Each partner also sets a minimum age and a number of years of licence held, written in the offer’s terms.
Each offer specifies the amount held at departure, the excess in the event of damage and the accepted card. Most often, the rental company wants a credit card in the name of the main driver. Check its limit a few days before departure, especially if you are also paying for tolls, fuel and campsites with the same card.
For July, August and the May bank holiday weekends, book several months in advance: each city has only one Blurent depot. May, June and September are quieter on the roads. In Alsace, December also draws crowds with the Christmas markets: check then that the vehicle is equipped for the cold.
In France, Blurent relies on five independent rental companies: Escapade Service in Andeville, in the Oise, Espace Loisirs Détente Évasions in Bernay, Espace Loisirs in Saint-Fargeau-Ponthierry, France Motorhome Hire in Véron and Lack in Saint-Pierre, in Alsace. These addresses lead to the Normandy cliffs, the Fontainebleau forest, the vineyards of the Yonne, the Alsace Wine Route and the Vosges. The brand also rents in Spain, Italy, Portugal and Slovenia.
CoolDrive Nomad presents Blurent offers alongside those of the country’s other rental companies, such as McRent and Anywhere Campers, at the final price, mandatory fees included. The vehicle, kilometres included, excess and security deposit appear in the offer details; to find the best-placed depot, our experts are on hand. Enter your departure city and dates to see current prices.
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