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SVDL 2026: practical information for visitors with or without a motorhome

16.09.2026 10:15 1 min 1 source Event РУС
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SVDL 2026: practical information for visitors with or without a motorhome
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The 60th Salon des Véhicules de Loisirs (SVDL) will take place from 26 September to 4 October 2026 at the Paris-Le Bourget Exhibition Centre. Around 650 vehicles and 150 exhibitors will be on display across nearly 70,000 sq m. Motorhome visitors can stay overnight at a dedicated parking area for approximately €8 per night, with service points for fresh water and waste disposal; vehicle access is allowed from 8:00 to 19:00. Entry is free for visitors with reduced mobility upon presentation of a disability card. Camping-Car Magazine readers can get a discount using the promo code SVDL60CCMAG when buying tickets online.

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