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Hiring a campervan in Mâcon means setting off from the quays of the Saône, in the heart of southern Burgundy, with the Mâconnais vineyards right on the town's doorstep. Within half an hour you reach the Rock of Solutré, Cluny Abbey or the Royal Monastery of Brou, with the hills of the Charolais-Brionnais a little further on. Our partner company, Anywhere Campers, offers everything from a van for two to a six-berth motorhome, with manual or automatic gearbox.
Served by the A6 motorway and the Mâcon-Loché TGV station, the town is a convenient starting point halfway between Lyon and Dijon.
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Where to pick up your vehicle in Macon?
Observed prices
Rental prices observed in Macon
| Vehicle | Winter January | Spring April | Summer July | Autumn October |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campervan | from €253/day median €256/day | from €274/day median €277/day | from €321/day median €323/day | from €260/day median €263/day |
| Low-profile motorhome | from €264/day median €281/day | from €280/day median €296/day | from €332/day median €343/day | from €271/day median €283/day |
| Large motorhome | from €270/day median €273/day | from €286/day median €288/day | from €332/day median €335/day | from €277/day median €280/day |
Daily prices observed on October 22, 2026 for a 15-day rental: CoolDrive selling price, mandatory fees included, 1 rental companies compared. 100% of offers with unlimited mileage. Median excess: €1,500.
Road trip ideas
Road trips from Macon
1 Rocks, vineyards and abbeys of the Mâconnais
- Mâcon
- Solutré
- Fuissé
- Milly-Lamartine
- Berzé-la-Ville
- Cluny
- Taizé
- Cormatin
- Brancion
- Tournus
- Mâcon
A few kilometres west, the Rock of Solutré towers over the Pouilly-Fuissé vineyards. The road runs through Milly-Lamartine, where the poet spent his childhood, and past the Chapelle des Moines in Berzé-la-Ville before Cluny and the remains of its great abbey. Next come Taizé, the Château de Cormatin and its gardens, the hilltop medieval village of Brancion, where you park below, and the abbey church of Saint-Philibert in Tournus, on the Saône.
- Distance
- about 130 km
- Recommended vehicle
- Campervan or camper van
2 Bresse and Dombes, from Brou to Pérouges
- Mâcon
- Bourg-en-Bresse
- Pérouges
- Villars-les-Dombes
- Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne
- Mâcon
On the other bank of the Saône, the Bresse plain, home of the famous Bresse poultry, leads to Bourg-en-Bresse and the Royal Monastery of Brou, a masterpiece of Flamboyant Gothic. Further south, the medieval town of Pérouges comes before the Dombes plateau, its countless ponds and the bird park at Villars-les-Dombes. Return via Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne, a flower-filled village crossed by its river. Flat roads, easy for a first trip.
- Distance
- about 160 km
- Recommended vehicle
- All types of motorhomes
3 The Charolais and the Romanesque churches of the Brionnais
- Mâcon
- La Clayette
- Saint-Christophe-en-Brionnais
- Semur-en-Brionnais
- Anzy-le-Duc
- Paray-le-Monial
- Charolles
- Mâcon
Head west to La Clayette, its castle and lake, then Saint-Christophe-en-Brionnais, known for its large cattle market. The Romanesque churches of Semur-en-Brionnais and Anzy-le-Duc dot a hedged countryside where white Charolais cattle graze. The basilica of Paray-le-Monial, a major pilgrimage site, then Charolles come before the return to Mâcon on the N79, through the Mâconnais hills.
- Distance
- about 200 km
- Recommended vehicle
- Low-profile or large motorhome
Weather and seasons
When to go in Macon?
Best time
June and September
June, September
highs 23 to 26 °C, lows 13 to 15 °C
The two most balanced months for touring southern Burgundy: twelve hours of sunshine a day in June, mild weather and the grape harvest in September in the Mâconnais and nearby Beaujolais. All campsites are open, sites are quieter than in high summer, and the wine roads flow freely on weekdays.
High season
High summer
July to August
highs 28 °C, lows 17 °C
July and August are the hottest months, with thirteen hours of sunshine a day in July and sometimes violent storms late in the day. It is the season of the Clunisois festivals and of swimming at the Saint-Point lake, near Lamartine's château; campsites in the Dombes and the Clunisois fill up quickly.
Spring and October
March to May, October
highs 13 to 20 °C, lows 4 to 11 °C
Mild but changeable months: May and above all October are among the wettest, with October topping a hundred millimetres of rain. Spring turns the Brionnais hedgerows green again and autumn gilds the Pouilly-Fuissé vineyards; bring warm clothes, as evenings stay cool in the Saône valley.
Winter
Winter in the Mâconnais
November to February
highs 7 to 11 °C, lows 1 to 5 °C
Winter is cold, grey and damp, with four hours of sunshine a day in December and January and frequent fog along the Saône. Choose a well-heated vehicle and campsites open all year round: cellars, abbeys and museums can then be visited without any crowds.
Climate in Macon, month by month
Most pleasant months: June to September.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7 °C | 1 °C | 82 mm | 4 h/day |
| Feb | 10 °C | 2 °C | 53 mm | 6 h/day |
| Mar | 13 °C | 4 °C | 73 mm | 9 h/day |
| Apr | 17 °C | 7 °C | 79 mm | 10 h/day |
| May | 20 °C | 11 °C | 94 mm | 11 h/day |
| Jun | 26 °C | 15 °C | 89 mm | 12 h/day |
| Jul | 28 °C | 17 °C | 71 mm | 13 h/day |
| Aug | 28 °C | 17 °C | 57 mm | 12 h/day |
| Sep | 23 °C | 13 °C | 65 mm | 10 h/day |
| Oct | 18 °C | 10 °C | 113 mm | 7 h/day |
| Nov | 11 °C | 5 °C | 91 mm | 5 h/day |
| Dec | 8 °C | 2 °C | 90 mm | 4 h/day |
Averages 2016–2025 computed from Open-Meteo data (ERA5 reanalysis).
Practical tips
Everything to know before hitting the road
The greenway to Cluny
A former railway line turned greenway links Charnay-lès-Mâcon to Cluny, then Givry, through the Bois-Clair tunnel, more than a kilometre long. Bring bikes if the rental company offers a bike rack; the tunnel closes in winter to protect bats, and a signposted detour over the pass is then in place.
Tolls, the A40 and the N79
The A6, between Paris and Lyon, and the A40, towards Bourg-en-Bresse and Geneva, are toll motorways. Towards the Charolais, the N79, or Centre-Europe Atlantic Route, is free but heavily used by lorries, and its upgrade to dual carriageway is being done section by section: take extra care when overtaking.
Climbing the Rock of Solutré
The Solutré Pouilly Vergisson Grand Site de France has car parks at the foot of the rock. Allow about an hour there and back on the footpath to reach the summit and its view over the Saône valley, as far as the Alps on clear days; the neighbouring Rock of Vergisson offers a gentler climb.
What travellers ask
Your questions about a road trip in Macon
Where can I pick up a campervan in Mâcon?
Pick-up takes place at the Mâcon depot of Anywhere Campers, our partner company in the town. The exact address and the time of your appointment are in your confirmation. If you arrive by train, let the company know: Mâcon-Ville station is close to the centre, while the Mâcon-Loché TGV station lies a few kilometres to the south-west.
How much does it cost to hire a campervan in Mâcon?
The rate varies with the season, the size of the vehicle, the length of the trip and the options chosen. To get the exact amount, enter your dates in the search engine with Mâcon as your departure city: every price shown includes mandatory fees and can be booked immediately, with no bad surprise at the counter.
Which vehicles can I hire in Mâcon?
Five ranges were found: the Van for 2 for a couple, the four-berth Carado T-447, the Adria Matrix M670SL and the Sunlight T 68 with five berths, and the Sunlight A70, which sleeps six travellers. The van, the Carado, the Adria and the Sunlight A70 come with either a manual or an automatic gearbox; the T 68 was only seen as an automatic.
Can I return the campervan in another city?
Lyon, Dijon, Annecy, Grenoble and Chamonix are also departure cities of our partner companies. Returning the vehicle in one of them is sometimes accepted, subject to a one-way fee that depends on the company and the vehicle. Enter the return city you want in the search: only compatible offers are displayed, fee included.
How many days should I plan from Mâcon?
A long weekend is enough for Solutré, the vineyards and Cluny. Allow three to four days for the Bresse and the Dombes, as many for the Charolais-Brionnais, and one to two weeks to combine these three loops or push on to the Alpine lakes of Annecy and Le Bourget without spending your days behind the wheel.
Verified customer reviews
They rented in Macon with CoolDrive Nomad
4.3
818 reviews
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.
(anonymous)
France · Sep 2019
Avis Vérifiés
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.
(anonymous)
France · Sep 2019
Avis Vérifiés
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!
Alain L.
Canada · Oct 2025
Avis Vérifiés
Frequently asked questions
FAQ — Campervan and motorhome hire in Mâcon
What licence do I need to drive a motorhome in France?
Rental campervans, camper vans and motorhomes up to 3.5 tonnes can be driven with a category B licence. A driver whose licence was issued outside the European Union may have to show an international driving permit or an official translation. The minimum age and number of years holding a licence vary by company: check the offer conditions.
Where can I spend the night in a motorhome in the Mâconnais?
Mâcon has a municipal campsite north of the town, handy the night before departure or return. In the wine villages and along the Saône, many municipalities have set up service areas. Elsewhere, one night on the public highway is tolerated unless a local bylaw forbids it, provided nothing is set up outside the vehicle.
How do I get to Mâcon by train or plane?
The Mâcon-Loché TGV station is about an hour and a half from Paris, and regional trains link Mâcon-Ville to Lyon and Dijon. The nearest airports are Lyon-Saint-Exupéry, just over an hour's drive away, and Geneva, less than two hours away via the A40; a train via Lyon Part-Dieu completes the journey.
Can I reach the Alps or Switzerland from Mâcon?
Yes: the A40 runs east through the Bugey to Geneva and Haute-Savoie, about two hours' drive away. First check that the company's insurance covers Switzerland, and buy the Swiss motorway vignette, which is compulsory to use the country's motorways with a vehicle under 3.5 tonnes.
When should I book a campervan in Mâcon?
As only one rental company operates in Mâcon, summer departures should be booked early, ideally during the winter, especially for six-seat models and vans. The September grape harvest and the May bank holidays also draw crowds to the vineyards. The rest of the year, a few weeks' notice usually leaves you a choice of vehicle.
About us
Why hire a campervan in Mâcon
Mâcon offers a wide variety of landscapes within a small radius: vineyards and limestone rocks to the west, the Bresse plain and the ponds of the Dombes to the east, Charolais hedged farmland a little further away. Romanesque churches and abbeys, led by Cluny and Tournus, line quiet roads where stages rarely exceed an hour's driving, and the Saône unfolds its quays and cycle paths.
Anywhere Campers, our partner company, equips couples in a van and families of six alike. Lyon, Dijon, Annecy, Grenoble and Chamonix, other departure cities of our partners, open the way to a one-way trip to the Alps or northern Burgundy. To make the most of the region, aim for the period from June to September, the most pleasant in Mâcon's climate.