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From June 12 to 14, 2026, the fifth Breizh vanlife festival is held at Cité d’Alet campsite in Saint-Malo. The event brings together experienced and novice vanlifers, showing that anyone can build a camper van.
From June 12 to 14, 2026, the fifth Breizh vanlife festival takes place at Cité d’Alet campsite in Saint-Malo (Ille-et-Vilaine). The event gathers both seasoned enthusiasts and beginners, demonstrating that you don't need to be a handyman to build a camper van.
The program includes experience sharing, industry novelties presentations, and entertainment activities. Several hundred participants are expected, all interested in camper van travel.
In the Morbihan region (Brittany), you can rent a camper van or motorhome for a trip. Bloom Campers from Vannes offers electric campers for "zero emissions". Peer-to-peer rental platforms are also available.
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The fifth Breizh vanlife festival is being held at the Aleth campsite in Saint-Malo (Ille-et-Vilaine) from June 12 to 14, 2026. The event brings toget...
The fifth Breizh vanlife festival is being held at the Aleth campsite in Saint-Malo (Ille-et-Vilaine) from June 12 to 14, 2026. The event brings together both seasoned enthusiasts and curious newcomers, showing that anyone can build a camper van regardless of DIY skills.
The fifth edition of the Breizh vanlife festival will take place from June 12 to 14, 2026, at the Cité d’Alet campsite in Saint-Malo (Ille-et-Vilaine)...
The fifth edition of the Breizh vanlife festival will take place from June 12 to 14, 2026, at the Cité d’Alet campsite in Saint-Malo (Ille-et-Vilaine). Several hundred vanlife enthusiasts are expected to attend, with activities including experience sharing, industry innovations showcase, and festive entertainment.
In Morbihan (Brittany), you can rent a campervan or motorhome for a trip around the region. The Vannes-based company Bloom Campers offers electric cam...
In Morbihan (Brittany), you can rent a campervan or motorhome for a trip around the region. The Vannes-based company Bloom Campers offers electric campervans for 'zero-emission' road trips. Peer-to-peer rental platforms are also available.
Updated: 27.06.2026
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$2.23 /l
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