Agricultural vehicle vs motorhome: one minor injury

On the morning of April 26, 2026, a road accident involving two vehicles and a caravan occurred on the A84 motorway near Villedieu-les-Poêles (Manche). According to Bison Futé, lanes were blocked, causing approximately three kilometers of traffic jams between Beslon and Villedieu-les-Poêles until around 1:00 PM.

On Saturday afternoon, a caravan towed by a light vehicle overturned on the A29 motorway near Flamets-Frétils in Seine-Maritime. The combination rolled over several times. Four people were involved, including an 11-year-old child who sustained minor injuries and was taken to Amiens hospital. The other three occupants were unharmed. Ten firefighters were deployed.

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.

The Carrosserie du Berry coachbuilding workshop in Sainte-Sévère-sur-Indre celebrated its 30th anniversary. The company expanded into motorhome repair and conversion. Owners say the bet on this niche has paid off.