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The fourth En Van Simone festival, dedicated to campers and vanlife, runs April 17–19 at Camping du Mas in Issoire. It features exhibitions, workshops, concerts, and rental of the Simone van.
The fourth edition of the En Van Simone festival will take place from April 17 to 19, 2026, at Camping du Mas in Issoire (Puy-de-Dôme). The event focuses on camper van and motorhome travel. The program includes a manufacturer exhibition, workshops, meetings with travelers, and evening concerts.
As part of the festival, the Simone van – converted into a living space – is available for weekend rental, offering a taste of the vanlife lifestyle. In 2025, the festival attracted 5,000 visitors and 270 overnight vehicles. In 2026, the festival will also be held in Stella Plage from June 26 to 28.
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A camper van rental service for short-term getaways has launched in the Puy-de-Dôme department. The Simone van, converted into a living space, is avai...
A camper van rental service for short-term getaways has launched in the Puy-de-Dôme department. The Simone van, converted into a living space, is available for weekend rentals to experience the vanlife lifestyle.
The En Van Simone festival, focused on camper vans and vanlife, will take place from April 17 to 19. The event features an exhibition of van converter...
The En Van Simone festival, focused on camper vans and vanlife, will take place from April 17 to 19. The event features an exhibition of van converters, meetings with travelers, workshops, and concerts at a campsite in Issoire.
The 4th edition of the En Van Simone festival will take place from April 17 to 19, 2026 in Issoire, dedicated to vanlife and travel in campervans and ...
The 4th edition of the En Van Simone festival will take place from April 17 to 19, 2026 in Issoire, dedicated to vanlife and travel in campervans and motorhomes. The event will be held at Camping du Mas, featuring an expo village, workshops, talks with travelers, and evening concerts. In 2025, the festival attracted 5,000 visitors and 270 overnight vehicles. Another edition is scheduled for June 26–28, 2026 in Stella Plage.
Updated: 18.07.2026
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