Motorhome shows in France 2026: key dates

In summer 2026, motorhome dealerships in Cornouaille, France, are seeing a younger clientele who are swapping air travel for local tourism and itinerant travel. Concarneau has four motorhome parking areas available in high season, and the motorhome area in Pont-l'Abbé is regularly full. In Cap-Sizun, increasing numbers of campervans and motorhomes are putting pressure on natural areas.

Under Article R.421-23 of the French Urban Planning Code, keeping a caravan on private land for more than three months per year outside campsites and residential leisure parks requires a prior declaration. The three-month period is calculated by adding up all periods of use, consecutive or not. If the notice is ignored, the mayor can order removal with a penalty of €500 per day of delay, capped at €25,000. A mobile home is not granted the same tolerance and may only be installed in a residential leisure park, holiday village, or campsite.

Trigano brand Panama is expanding its lineup with two camper vans based on the Renault Trafic: the R10 and R10 Limited Edition. Both models are offered in two pre-configured variants without a configurator. The R10 measures 5.08 m long, 2.05 m high, 2.28 m wide and has a kerb weight of 2450 kg. It is powered by a 2.0 dCi engine with 130 hp and manual transmission, and includes a reversing camera, lane keeping assist, 16-inch steel wheels, a lead-acid battery, a 185 W solar panel and an 8-inch touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The Limited Edition adds 150 hp, automatic transmission, 17-inch wheels, a lithium battery, a 370 W solar panel, an inverter, a hot water boiler, a portable toilet, a 360-degree camera, blind spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control and a premium Java Black interior. Both models feature polystyrene floor insulation and rock wool in the walls and tailgate, plus under-seat drawers and a side rear cabinet. Sales start in the 2027 season.

The TV programme Homes on Wheels features French van repair specialists Marie-Sophie and Mikaël and mechanic Stéphane, who joined forces amid a surge in van popularity in France. They buy, restore and convert vans. Marie-Sophie and Mikaël spent six years travelling worldwide, including Oceania, where they converted their first van; they have been operating in France for the past five years. The team follows two rules: reliability and originality.

A French resident placed a caravan in his garden to temporarily house his son, but after four months received a notice from the municipality. Under French law, a caravan may be parked and used as a dwelling for no more than three months per year, after which a declaration to the town hall is required. Violations can lead to fines, and if mobility is altered (e.g., removing wheels), authorities may order restoration or demolition with a fine of 500 euros per day.

According to an Ipsos study for Uni VDL, owners use their leisure vehicles on average 10–11 weeks per year. A Banque des Territoires survey of 9,619 European owners conducted in May 2026 found that 83.3% own motorhomes, 12.5% campervans, and 3.7% vans. The average daily budget per person has dropped to €39, and the impact on local economies is estimated at €1.6 billion for the summer 2026 season.