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France: multiple illegal caravan camps by evangelical groups

06.07.2026 18:23 2 min 4 sources
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France: multiple illegal caravan camps by evangelical groups
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Several French communes face illegal occupation of sports fields and agricultural land by evangelical traveller groups. Mayors respond with agreements and eviction orders.

In early July 2026, several illegal caravan camps by evangelical communities were reported across France.

In Seyssins (Grenoble), about 80 caravans occupied the training fields of the Jean-Bovallet sports complex. Mayor Fabrice Hugle signed an agreement requiring the group to leave by July 19 and pay €500. This is the third such incident in his 14-year tenure.

In Combrit-Sainte-Marine (Finistère), nearly 300 caravans of an evangelical mission settled on an agricultural plot owned by the Coastal Conservatory. Mayor Michel Loussouarn was not warned; the group refused an alternative site in Brieg due to a steep slope.

In Avoine, 70 caravans took over a football field. Mayor Laurent Lalouette demanded evacuation by 3:00 PM on July 6, threatening eviction via the prefecture. The reason was to prevent irreversible damage to the turf and to protect a children's sports camp.

In Izernore (Ain), over 150 caravans occupied the municipal stadium since June 14. The prefecture issued an eviction order on June 17.

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About 80 caravans illegally occupy sports fields in Seyssins near Grenoble

06.07.2026 actu.fr FRA Original source

Evangelical mission in Combrit-Ste-Marine: nearly 300 caravans settle on farmland

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70 caravans ordered to leave football field in Avoine

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In Izernore, 150 caravans must leave the stadium after prefectural decree

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