Rhône: 200 caravans occupy a park in Chaponnay

Approximately 150 caravans have set up camp on the airfield in Fayence without authorization. Local authorities have declared the occupation illegal and plan to take action.

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In Entrelacs (Savoie), about 250 caravans without notice occupied a private agricultural field. The municipality contacted the prefecture and the agglomeration to arrange waste bins and address water supply issues, which may come under strain. The group is expected to stay for several days.

Bertrand Ollivier, mayor of Joinville (Haute-Marne) for 20 years, views motorhomers as 'virtuous' customers and a key driver for the local economy. The commune, which lost 40% of its population in 40 years, plans to double its free 15-space motorhome area and modernize it within two years. Ollivier notes that one additional motorhome per day over six months covers the federation membership fee, and tourism helps restore the town's status and attract new residents.

The mayor of Chaponnay, France, announced plans to file a complaint over illegal caravan parking on municipal land. He stated that the caravans pose sanitation and safety issues. Local authorities aim to seek court-ordered removal of the vehicles.