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Wildfires threaten France's camping tradition

01.08.2026 09:46 1 min 1 source
cnnba ARA
Wildfires threaten France's camping tradition
Original source: cnnba

Wildfires in southwestern France forced the evacuation of about 1,200 holidaymakers from the Domaine de la Rive campsite in Biscarrosse. The damage is estimated at 2 million euros, or 15% of annual revenue. In Nouvelle-Aquitaine, 62 campsites were evacuated, one was destroyed. The average night at a campsite costs 22 euros, compared to 116 euros for a hotel.

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