Father and daughter convicted for motorhome fraud in Narbonne

Nancy, 49, who had cancer, and her husband sold their house, business premises, and two companies. In June, the couple embarked on a nine-week trip through France in a camper van to find a place to settle and start a mini-campsite.

A new motorhome stopover in Kruth (Haut-Rhin) began operating in late April and was officially inaugurated on June 19. Located 800 meters downstream from Lake Kruth-Wildenstein along the road, it offers 26 gravel pitches with electricity, water, Wi-Fi, and waste disposal. The nightly fee is under €15. The €300,000+ project, managed by Camping-Cars Park, is self-financing according to the mayor. In two months, it generated €8,000 in revenue from 600 overnight stays, attracting tourists from France, Germany, Switzerland, the Netherlands, the UK, and Spain.

On June 28, 2026, a motorhome was completely destroyed by a fire on the N149 near Cissé. The fire started in the engine compartment; six firefighters could not save the vehicle but prevented the fire from spreading to a nearby field. An elderly couple and their dog escaped unharmed, but all personal belongings were lost. Traffic was blocked in both directions from 11:30 AM, partially restored by 1:00 PM with temporary traffic lights.

A new motorhome area has opened in Le Tréport, France, exclusively for workers building the EPR reactors at the Penly nuclear power plant. The 55-pitch site with electrical hook-ups aims to prevent competition between workers and tourists for existing facilities. The €750,000 project was funded by EDF (€280,000), the city of Le Tréport, the Dieppe-Maritime agglomeration, and the Seine-Maritime department. Access requires a code provided by the employer.

On the evening of June 27 in Eguenigue, France, a caravan detached from a towing vehicle at a roundabout on Rue d'Alsace. The drivers had left only 15 minutes earlier. The caravan landed in a ditch within a forest plot. No injuries were reported, and the caravan was empty. Traffic was blocked for about 20 minutes for recovery.

Dacia, a Renault-owned brand, has introduced the Sandman camper concept based on the Duster SUV. The starting price in Europe is around €20,000 ($22,000), with an optional 4x4 drivetrain. The compact camper features a modular interior with a foldable bed and compact kitchenette. While not sold in the US, the concept could pressure the market for affordable adventure vehicles.