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Campervans are a new target for organized theft in France. A study shows thefts of campervans increased by 30% in one year, contributing to annual vehicle theft insurance costs of €600 million. The Île-de-France and Hauts-de-France regions present the highest risk.
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Campervans are a new target for organized theft in France. A study shows thefts of campervans increased by 30% in one year, contributing to annual veh...
Campervans are a new target for organized theft in France. A study shows thefts of campervans increased by 30% in one year, contributing to annual vehicle theft insurance costs of €600 million. The Île-de-France and Hauts-de-France regions present the highest risk.
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On the night of April 20-21, 2026, in Binic-Étables-sur-Mer (Côtes-d'Armor), a motorhome and a caravan were stolen from storage boxes. Doors were forced open; gendarmerie launched an investigation.
Spanish police arrested four members of a criminal group that used a motorhome to travel across the country and commit thefts. The group committed up to 25 property crimes in tourist areas including Valencia, Andalusia and the Balearic Islands, causing damage of approximately €200,000. During a search of the motorhome, police seized €24,000 in cash, electronic devices and jewellery.
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Motorhomes remain popular but attract thieves due to valuables and easy break-ins. Experts recommend extra alarms and secure parking.
A customer at a Libertium dealership in Bayonne, France, who came in for routine maintenance, discovered he had won a national draw and received a check for €49,851 — the full price of his camper. The Libertium Days promotion ran from March 17 to 28, 2026, with 67 participating dealerships. The camper was purchased by a father for his son to live in year-round.
The commune of Talant in eastern France has installed 1.5-tonne concrete and stone blocks near the stadium to prevent illegal caravan parking. In May, around a hundred caravans occupied sports fields, costing the commune €10,000 for access restrictions and utilities. Mayor Adrien Guené said the commune received no state support.
On Sunday, August 23, 2026, a community of travelers set up around fifty caravans on the football stadium in Fleury-sur-Orne (Calvados), south of Caen. The municipality has filed a complaint for illegal occupation.
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Around 150 caravans have illegally set up in Orvault and Les Sorinières near Nantes. Mayors demand expulsion; police patrol the area.
In France, fraudulent ads offering free motorhomes are on the rise. Scammers promise a free vehicle but then demand payment for transport, paperwork, or other fees. Experts advise against sending money before receiving the vehicle and recommend verifying the donor's identity.
Thierry, a resident of Guerlédan in the Côtes-d'Armor department, has built a motorhome with unusually large dimensions. According to actu.fr, the vehicle offers a spacious interior and is designed for comfortable travel. Its size makes driving and parking more demanding.
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