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The Camping-car club Fleurette Florium held its spring national rally in Uzès. 50 motorhomes, representing about 100 people, settled for a week near the Pompidou parking lot. The mayor announced plans to build an 80-space motorhome area on the site.
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The Camping-car club Fleurette Florium held its spring national rally in Uzès. 50 motorhomes, representing about 100 people, settled for a week near t...
The Camping-car club Fleurette Florium held its spring national rally in Uzès. 50 motorhomes, representing about 100 people, settled for a week near the Pompidou parking lot. The mayor announced plans to build an 80-space motorhome area on the site.
France — fuel prices
Updated: 08.08.2026
SP95-E10
$2.34 /l
€2.03 · £1.74/l
130 of 140
pricier than 92% of countries
SP98
$2.40 /l
€2.08 · £1.79/l
82 of 93
pricier than 87% of countries
Gazole
$2.53 /l
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pricier than 92% of countries
Gazole premium
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€2.24 · £1.92/l
33 of 40
pricier than 80% of countries
GPL
$1.21 /l
€1.05 · £0.90/l
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pricier than 85% of countries
Superéthanol-E85
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€0.85 · £0.73/l
4 of 6
cheaper than 50% of countries
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