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74 caravans illegally occupy farmer's meadow in Chinon

01.08.2026 01:12 2 min 4 sources
ladepeche.fr FRA + 3 more
74 caravans illegally occupy farmer's meadow in Chinon
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On the evening of July 7, 74 caravans of travellers illegally set up on a protected meadow in Chinon. The farmer fears damage to flora and fauna; the mayor signed an eviction order.

On the evening of July 7, 74 caravans of travellers illegally occupied a private meadow of more than seven hectares in Chinon (Indre-et-Loire). The site is part of the Natura 2000 protected zone. Farmer Stéphane Archambault said this will harm flora and fauna, reduce next year's fodder harvest by 50%, and incur extra costs to restore the pasture.

Mayor Jean-Luc Dupont stated that the group was offered a place at an official site but refused. On the morning of July 8, he signed an eviction order, giving the travellers 48 hours to leave. According to the farmer, similar incidents have occurred since 2018, and the damage also includes unpaid electricity connections. The same group had previously been expelled from Avoine.

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74 caravans illegally occupy farmer's meadow in Chinon

09.07.2026 ladepeche.fr FRA Original source

Farmer in Chinon complains about 74 caravans on his meadow

08.07.2026 lanouvellerepublique.fr FRA Original source

Chinon: 74 caravans illegally occupy protected meadow, farmer dismayed

08.07.2026 ici.fr FRA Original source

80 illegally installed caravans found in Chavanoz

06.04.2026 BFM FRA Original source

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