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French owners sell homes to live in XXL motorhomes

15.05.2026 06:31 1 min 2 sources РУС
ICI, le média de la vie locale FRA + 1 more
French owners sell homes to live in XXL motorhomes
Original source: ICI

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An exhibition of oversized motorhomes is underway in Morbihan, France, with about 60 vehicles. Owners sold their houses to live in them year-round. Entry: €5.

In Morbihan (Brittany, France), from May 14 to 17, 2026, an exhibition of oversized motorhomes is being held, featuring about 60 vehicles similar to models from the US and Canada. Many owners have sold their homes to live in such vehicles year-round.

For example, Serge and Ann (or Anna, according to another source) from Quimper purchased a 10-meter motorhome (18 meters with trailer) for €150,000; fuel consumption is 27 liters per 100 km. Organizers expect up to 4,000 visitors; entry costs €5.

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