Poncins: About 50 Caravans Set Up on the Fairground on Sunday

Camper vans are overtaking traditional motorhomes in popularity. Over five years, the trend has exploded, with options ranging from ready-to-go vans to DIY conversion kits. Despite rising prices, demand continues to grow.

On April 26, two cars collided on the A84 near Villedieu-les-Poêles, one towing a caravan. Two 22-year-olds with minor injuries were hospitalized; two elderly people were unharmed. Traffic was blocked, with a 3 km queue.

On April 25, on the A29 motorway near Flamets-Frétils (Seine-Maritime), a car towing a caravan lost control and rolled over several times. An 11-year-old child was hospitalized in moderate condition; the other three occupants were unharmed.

Vosges artist Petit K, who rose to fame on Nouvelle Star, is touring in a camper van to promote his second album 'Vie vagabonde'. He will stop on June 17 in Gondreville and June 18 in La Bresse, accompanied by his musician brother. The tour was co-created with fans based on 400 proposals received.

French company AireServices has rebranded its network of motorhome stopover sites as Qipeo. As of April 2026, the network includes 1,250 sites with 26,000 parking spaces. The name comes from the company’s app launched in late 2025, which enables online payment and remote activation of services. The new signage is being rolled out gradually; sites remain non-uniform – local authorities decide on fees and management.

On April 22, 2026, 60 caravans of travelling people illegally occupied the Léo Lagrange sports field in Parempuyre near Bordeaux. Mayor Henri Lagarrigue set a non-negotiable deadline of 15 days for evacuation, demanded absolute cleanliness, and requested a financial contribution to the municipal social center. The occupation occurred due to the delayed opening of designated areas by Bordeaux Métropole, which are unavailable until May.