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French studio Lou Tiny House has developed the compact mobile home Véronique, measuring 5.8 meters in length on a two-axle trailer. The house features an upside-down layout with a living room on the second level and a bedroom below, and utilizes a solar heating system and a cooling cabinet with natural ventilation. The unit has already been delivered to the Cantal mountain region in France.

Citroën has introduced the Holidays camper, positioned as a more affordable alternative to the Volkswagen California. The model, measuring under 5 meters in length and up to 2 meters in height, can accommodate up to four people and features a pop-up roof and a kitchen with two burners. The price ranges from 53,000 to 60,000 euros.

Camping-car park, the European leader in motorhome servicing, is expanding its network of service areas in Brittany. Rising diesel prices have increased site attendance, and the average number of nights customers spend in their motorhomes rose from 40 in 2020 to 60 last year. The company's activity has grown by 3050% over ten years, and its staff has increased from 35 to 190 employees in six years to manage approximately 800 sites across Europe.

Stellantis is recalling approximately 4000 Fiat Ducato, Peugeot Boxer, and Citroën Jumper vans manufactured between November 2024 and July 2025. The reason is a defective fuel hose that may cause fuel leaks and fire. These models serve as the base for up to 70% of European campers and motorhomes. Owners must check their VIN number, not the first registration date.

Singer Daniel Guichard uses a 5.5-ton Niesmann + Bischoff motorhome for his tours across France. He cites logistical fatigue from moving between hotels and the need for a permanent base for work and rest as reasons. Guichard drives the vehicle using an old category B license issued before 1975.

French singer Daniel Guichard, aged 77, purchased a motorhome for touring the country. The 5.5-ton, 9.27-meter long vehicle serves as a work tool, allowing him to avoid low-quality hotels and dressing rooms.