Caravans block road near Dijon, camper van raffled in city, new auto show opens in La Roche-sur-Yon

In the commune of Seignelay, France, the football pitch of the local club was occupied by caravans of travelers. The municipality filed a complaint and negotiated, resulting in the caravan owners agreeing to leave by the upcoming Sunday. The incident occurred ahead of scheduled tournaments, requiring a swift resolution.

On June 8, 2026, a washing station for trucks and motorhomes, as well as regular cars, opened in Vitré (Ille-et-Vilaine). The machine is 2.82 m high, 2.58 m wide, with 11 m rails. Prices range from €6 to €24 depending on the program.

In Izernore (Ain department), over 150 caravans of an evangelical community have occupied the municipal stadium and its surroundings since June 14. A prefectural decree dated June 17 orders the group to leave. This is part of a series of illegal occupations of sports facilities in the region.

Thierry Chalupt, 53, has launched a mobile motorhome repair workshop in Dordogne after losing 70% of his revenue when Horizon Dordogne closed, with its owner owing him €100,000. He relies on his seven years of experience in the industry.

In La Laigne, Charente-Maritime, three years after the June 16, 2023 earthquake, most victims have returned home, but four families remain in mobile homes. Corinne Gousseau, a retiree, lives in a caravan at the foot of her house as repairs have not started due to a dispute with the insurer over cost estimates. Mayor Philippe Pelletier says the village still lacks shops and is seeking solutions to revive commerce.

From October 5 to 11, 2026, the Pays de Lapalisse in Allier will host the 11th edition of the Embouteillage de Lapalisse festival, marking its 20th anniversary. The event features 1,000 vintage vehicles, a reenactment of the historic traffic jam on Route N7, a retro campsite, and a temporary campsite. The festival recreates the 1950s-60s holiday atmosphere with concerts, fashion shows, and film screenings.