On Sunday, July 5, about 80 caravans of an evangelical traveler community occupied the training fields of the Jean-Bovalet sports complex in Seyssinet near Grenoble. Mayor Fabrice Huguele signed an agreement with the community for temporary occupation, requiring them to leave by July 19 and pay 500 euros for use. This is the third such case in his 14 years in office. Authorities note a lack of equipped stopping areas for travelers in the agglomeration.
In Combrit-Sainte-Marine (Finistère), about 300 caravans of an evangelical mission settled without permission on an agricultural plot owned by the Coastal Conservatory. The municipality installed concrete blocks, but they were moved. Mayor Michel Loussouarn said he was not warned in advance and noted that the group refused a proposed site in Brieg due to a steep slope. The camp is planned for two weeks.
In Avoine, authorities ordered a group of travelers who placed 70 caravans on the local football field to leave by 3:00 PM on July 6, 2026. Mayor Laurent Lalouette said that if they refuse, license plates will be recorded and an eviction procedure through the prefecture will be initiated, taking two days. The reason was to prevent irreversible damage to the lawn and the threat to a children's sports camp, which was ultimately preserved with enhanced supervision.