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Albi. Motorhome Owners Oppose Paid Parking Area

01.04.2026 08:20 1 min 1 source РУС
lejournaldici.com FRA
Albi. Motorhome Owners Oppose Paid Parking Area
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The free motorhome parking area in Pratgraussals Park in Albi will become paid from May 1, 2026. Motorhome owners express disagreement with the introduction of a fee for a facility that has been free since its creation in 2015.

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Albi. Motorhome Owners Oppose Paid Parking Area

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