Mayor of Bruges files complaint after caravans illegally occupy football fields

A motorhome rental company has started operations in Baron-sur-Odon, Calvados. The business was founded by Steven Guérif, who previously launched vendezvotrecampingcar.com and louezvotrecampingcar.com. The new service offers locals and tourists the option to rent a motorhome for travel.

On June 8 at around 2:15 p.m., a car and a motorhome collided on the RD 619 road in Colombey-les-Deux-Églises. Three people were involved: the car driver, the motorhome driver, and a passenger. Eleven firefighters assessed the victims; hospital transport may be needed for further checks. The gendarmerie is investigating the accident.

A 2020 Fiat Ducato Adria Coral XL motorhome with 57,500 km is now listed at €62,000, a drop of €28,000 from its original price. The 30-35% depreciation over four years reflects broader trends in the European used vehicle market. The model features a 2.3-liter turbodiesel engine with 160 hp, automatic transmission, and accommodates up to five people.

Ram has introduced a Vanlife option package for the 2027 ProMaster van, bundling popular features into a single order code. The package includes storage group, power group, swivel seats, auxiliary switches, and rear-hinged rear doors. A ProMaster 2500 high roof with the Vanlife package starts at approximately $60,320, while the 3500 extended body version adds $2,860, totaling $64,225. Final MSRPs for the full 2027 ProMaster lineup are expected in a few weeks.

Multiple regions in France report illegal caravan setups. In Castres, the mayor cut water and electricity. In Ain, mayors are filing complaints. Additionally, a motorhome driver died in a crash in Sarthe.

The French ski resort of Vars in the Hautes-Alpes offers motorhomes a free parking area with water and waste disposal at an altitude of 1,850 meters. According to Météo-France, temperature drops by 0.6°C per 100 meters, providing cool conditions during summer heat. Nearby is the 25 km² Val d'Escreins nature reserve, over 200 km of hiking trails, and several high-altitude lakes. In 2026, Lake Chabrières will gain a relaxation area with pétanque and a giant hammock.