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From June 12–14, 2026, the fifth Breizh Vanlife Festival takes place at Cité d’Alet campsite in Saint-Malo. Hundreds of camper enthusiasts are expected for exchange, exhibitions, and entertainment.
The fifth Breizh Vanlife Festival will be held from June 12 to 14, 2026, at the Cité d’Alet campsite in Saint-Malo (Ille-et-Vilaine). The event brings together several hundred motorhome and camper owners to share experiences.
The program includes travel conferences, a professional exhibition of Breton and Norman companies, a craft market, and musical concerts. Admission is free, but prior registration is required.
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From June 12 to 14, 2026, the camping Cité d’Alet in Saint-Malo (Ille-et-Vilaine) will host the fifth Breizh vanlife festival. Hundreds of camper van ...
From June 12 to 14, 2026, the camping Cité d’Alet in Saint-Malo (Ille-et-Vilaine) will host the fifth Breizh vanlife festival. Hundreds of camper van enthusiasts are expected to share experiences, discover the latest industry innovations, and enjoy festive activities.
From June 12 to 14, 2026, the fifth Breizh Vanlife Festival will take place at the Cité d'Alet campsite in Saint-Malo. The event will bring together s...
From June 12 to 14, 2026, the fifth Breizh Vanlife Festival will take place at the Cité d'Alet campsite in Saint-Malo. The event will bring together several hundred motorhome and camper van owners to share experiences. The program includes travel conferences, a professional exhibition of Breton and Norman companies, a craft market, and musical concerts. Admission is free but registration is required.
The Camper Van Week-End event will take place from April 24 to 26 at the 'Étang' campsite in Brissac-Loire-Aubance. Festival entry is free, while park...
The Camper Van Week-End event will take place from April 24 to 26 at the 'Étang' campsite in Brissac-Loire-Aubance. Festival entry is free, while parking (from 8 euros) and an on-site overnight package (from 40 euros) are paid. The event will feature van manufacturers, converters, rental companies, and a used vehicle section.
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