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Illegal caravan encampments in France: three incidents in one month

24.07.2026 03:11 1 min 3 sources
TVBA FRA + 2 more
Illegal caravan encampments in France: three incidents in one month
Original source: TVBA

In Brief

Three illegal caravan encampments have been reported in France in the past month: in Gujan-Mestras, Roumare and Vestric-et-Candiac. Authorities are negotiating; in one case a complaint has been filed.

Three incidents of illegal caravan encampments have occurred in France over the past month.

Gujan-Mestras (15 June) A convoy of about 60 caravans occupied a private plot near the coastal path. Municipal services of Le Teich and Gujan-Mestras spent five hours trying to negotiate with representatives of the travellers, offering spaces on designated sites, but all alternatives were rejected. The town halls stated their intention to support the landowner, who filed a complaint, and to seek a court-ordered eviction.

Roumare (8 June) Nine caravans and twelve cars occupied private land near the Barentin shopping area. According to the gendarmerie, they will stay at least two weeks due to repairs to the travellers' parking area.

Vestric-et-Candiac (May) A group of caravans settled on municipal land. The town hall reported that negotiations are proceeding calmly and an agreement has been reached for their departure next week. The situation is monitored daily.

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Around 60 caravans illegally occupy private land in Gujan-Mestras

17.06.2026 TVBA FRA Original source

Nine caravans set up near Barentin commercial area

12.06.2026 lecourriercauchois.fr FRA Original source

Several caravans set up on a plot in Vestric-et-Candiac

19.05.2026 ICI, le média de la vie locale FRA Original source

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