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France to host largest retro camping event with parade of 150 vintage motorhomes and caravans

14.05.2026 16:34 1 min 1 source РУС
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France to host largest retro camping event with parade of 150 vintage motorhomes and caravans
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The Les Vieilleries association is organizing the 'largest retro camping in France' in Saint-Just-d'Ardèche over the Ascension weekend. On May 15, a parade of around 100–150 vehicles, including caravans, motorhomes, and vintage cars (mostly pre-1980), will take place in Saint-Paulet-de-Caisson. Now in its third year, the event has been fully booked since March, with about 160 participants from France and neighboring countries.

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