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Saint-Amans-des-Cots: France Camping-Car association visits

19.07.2026 18:44 1 min 1 source

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Saint-Amans-des-Cots: France Camping-Car association visits — © M; Cagnac et Mme Testud à l’apéritif champêtre.

19 motorhome crews from about ten departments stopped to discover the village and the Viadène area. The program included a visit to a farm and the EDF Truyère space, plus a countryside meal with aligot. The association president, founded in 1997, highlighted the goal of supporting local businesses.

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19 motorhome crews from about ten departments stopped to discover the village and the Viadène area. The program included a visit to a farm and the EDF...

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