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Illegal caravan encampments in France: damage to stadiums and private land

20.07.2026 23:53 2 min 4 sources
actu.fr FRA + 3 more
Illegal caravan encampments in France: damage to stadiums and private land
© Illustration Thibaut Calatayud / actu.fr

In Brief

Several regions in France have reported unauthorised traveller caravan encampments, causing damage to sports fields and electricity disruptions.

In Saint-Pierre-de-Mons (Gironde), 160 caravans illegally occupied two pitches of the local stadium from 12 to 19 July 2026. The football club Union Sportive Pierre Monsouaz stated that due to the weight of the vehicles, the fields are now unusable for training and likely unplayable for the current season. The town hall also recorded power cuts in neighbouring homes caused by grid overload.

Earlier in June, about 60 caravans set up on private land on the border of Gujan-Mestras and Le Teich, near the coastal path. The mayors of both towns said they lack state support and plan to seek eviction through the courts. In Morbier, 150 caravans of an evangelical traveller community occupied the Stade du Marais; the town hall signed an agreement allowing the stay until 28 June in exchange for compensation. In Marguerittes (Gard), around 100 caravans settled on the Plaine de Peyrouse, breaking into the area and connecting to water and electricity networks; the town hall provided waste containers.

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160 caravans of travellers occupy stadium in Gironde, damaging football club

20.07.2026 actu.fr FRA Original source

60 caravans occupy private land in Arcachon Bay

16.06.2026 SudOuest.fr FRA Original source

150 caravans of travellers settle in Morbier

16.06.2026 leprogres.fr FRA Original source

Around a hundred caravans of travellers settle in Marguerittes

01.06.2026 ICI, le média de la vie locale FRA Original source

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