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Since late May 2026, several illegal caravan settlements have been reported in France, including Vaucluse, Corrèze, Côte-d'Or, and Aude. Authorities are taking legal steps, including complaints and eviction procedures.
In the communes of Châteauneuf-de-Gadagne and Cavaillon (Vaucluse), a massive illegal caravan installation has been recorded since June 1. According to sources, between 200 and 300 caravans have set up on two football stadiums of SC Gadagne, and about a hundred on the Cavaillon racecourse. The mayor of Cavaillon has filed a complaint. Due to severe thunderstorms on June 2, significant damage to the field is possible.
In Tulle (Corrèze department), 13 caravans belonging to an evangelical community have illegally settled in the Chambon district. Local authorities have recorded a land-use violation and initiated a forced eviction procedure.
About a hundred caravans of travelers occupied the Beaune airfield from June 1 for a week, completely halting the activity of businesses located there. The head of Air Services 21 estimated losses at more than 5000 euros. A community representative stated they had no choice due to the lack of designated sites and called for the creation of a parking area. The agglomeration authorities are studying the possibility of building a site for 80–100 vehicles but note that this is insufficient for groups of this size.
On May 31, 2026, several hundred members of the traveler community illegally set up caravans on the Mayrevieille plain in Carcassonne, occupying one of the two stadiums. Municipal police twice asked them to leave, but to no avail. The mayor has asked the prefect of the Aude department to evict the squatters. The caravans are expected to remain until June 7.
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Since the evening of June 1, nearly 200 caravans have been illegally parked on the football stadium in Châteauneuf-de-Gadagne. Gendarmes contacted the...
Since the evening of June 1, nearly 200 caravans have been illegally parked on the football stadium in Châteauneuf-de-Gadagne. Gendarmes contacted the leaders of the group, estimated at about 500 people. Due to severe thunderstorms on June 2, significant damage to the field is expected.
In the commune of Tulle (Corrèze department), 13 caravans belonging to an evangelical community were illegally set up in the Chambon area. Local autho...
In the commune of Tulle (Corrèze department), 13 caravans belonging to an evangelical community were illegally set up in the Chambon area. Local authorities documented a violation of land-use regulations and initiated eviction proceedings. The incident sparked debate among residents about compliance with laws regarding temporary settlements.
In the communes of Châteauneuf-de-Gadagne and Cavaillon (Vaucluse), a mass illegal installation of caravans has been reported. The Cavaillon racecours...
In the communes of Châteauneuf-de-Gadagne and Cavaillon (Vaucluse), a mass illegal installation of caravans has been reported. The Cavaillon racecourse and two football stadiums of SC Gadagne are occupied by hundreds of trailers. The mayor of Cavaillon filed a complaint after the racecourse was taken over by a hundred caravans. In Châteauneuf-de-Gadagne, 200 to 300 caravans have been set up since Monday on two stadiums, leading to the cancellation of sports events and relocation of training sessions.
Around a hundred caravans of travelers (gens du voyage) illegally occupied Beaune airfield on June 1 for a week, completely halting operations of busi...
Around a hundred caravans of travelers (gens du voyage) illegally occupied Beaune airfield on June 1 for a week, completely halting operations of businesses on site. The head of Air Services 21 estimated losses at over €5,000. A community representative stated they had no choice due to a lack of designated sites and called for a stopping place. Local authorities are studying a facility for 80–100 vehicles but note it is insufficient for groups of this size.
On 31 May 2026, several hundred members of the travelling community (gens du voyage) illegally set up their caravans on the Mayrevieille plain in Carc...
On 31 May 2026, several hundred members of the travelling community (gens du voyage) illegally set up their caravans on the Mayrevieille plain in Carcassonne, occupying one of two stadiums. Municipal police twice asked them to leave but were unsuccessful. The mayor has asked the prefect of the Aude department to evict them. The caravans are expected to remain until 7 June.
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