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Renault has officially presented the Trafic Escapade camper van. The model with two body lengths and trim levels will launch in European markets in early 2026. Standard equipment includes a kitchen module, foldable sink, and a sofa bed for two.
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Renault has officially presented the Trafic Escapade camper van. The model with two body lengths and trim levels will launch in European markets in ea...
Renault has officially presented the Trafic Escapade camper van. The model with two body lengths and trim levels will launch in European markets in early 2026. Standard equipment includes a kitchen module, foldable sink, and a sofa bed for two.
France — fuel prices
Updated: 08.08.2026
SP95-E10
$2.34 /l
€2.03 · £1.74/l
130 of 140
pricier than 92% of countries
SP98
$2.41 /l
€2.08 · £1.79/l
82 of 93
pricier than 87% of countries
Gazole
$2.54 /l
€2.20 · £1.88/l
131 of 141
pricier than 92% of countries
Gazole premium
$2.59 /l
€2.24 · £1.92/l
33 of 40
pricier than 80% of countries
GPL
$1.21 /l
€1.05 · £0.90/l
46 of 53
pricier than 85% of countries
Superéthanol-E85
$0.98 /l
€0.85 · £0.73/l
4 of 6
cheaper than 50% of countries
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Avg. score
51
Top city
Brittany 85
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The German startup Hannes Camper has updated the interior design and introduced new kitchen technology for its camper vans based on the Citroën Jumper and Fiat Ducato. The key innovation is an integrated gas stove with a ceramic glass surface for easier cleaning. The base Viica 54 model, measuring 5.4 meters, starts at 74,900 euros, but the standard battery limits off-grid capability.
The Carstay T-01 electric camper van debuted at the Fukuoka Mobility Show in Japan. It is based on an ELEMO-L commercial van, features a 43.5 kWh battery and a 370W solar panel, and has a starting price of 9.95 million yen. The company also presented a concept for mobile living and production bases, projecting the Japanese camper van market to reach 5 trillion yen by the 2030s.
On Friday, August 7, around fifteen motorhomes parked at the port of La Maladière in Chaumont. Travelers from various French regions, including Deux-Sèvres, Vosges, and Angers, use this area for overnight stops and relaxation. Some are regular visitors, while others are first-timers, guided by the Park4night website or travel guides.
Stéphanie and Pierre from Pas-de-Calais, who have been travelling in a Pilote G740 motorhome for 30 years, visited Brittany for the first time. In mid-July 2026, they spent a few days at the municipal campsite Poulennou in Cléder, where their nephew recently settled.
A torrential mudslide hit Gèdre in the Hautes-Pyrénées on Saturday evening, blocking the D921 between Luz-Saint-Sauveur and Gavarnie. Over 130,000 m³ of shale and mud moved, with 13,000 m³ ending up on the road. A motorhome was swept away, but its occupants escaped unharmed. Access to Gavarnie and central Gèdre is restricted to local residents and those with reservations; motorhomes, buses and trucks are banned from the area. Cleanup is underway, with reopening hoped for by Monday.
Jean-Pierre Gasnot, a 76-year-old retired car salesman from Moncé-en-Belin (Sarthe), builds caravans inspired by 1960s models in his garden. He has completed three caravans, each made of wood on a homologated chassis, and is currently finishing a fourth, aiming to have it ready for a mid-August trip to Beaugency with the Retro Camping Club of France.
The motorhome area in Branoux-les-Taillades, located on the Gardon d'Alès river, has received an average rating of 2.6 out of 5 due to complaints about noise, insects, and overpricing. Travelers note that for €14.32 per day or €6 for five hours, they get only a roadside parking lot without the promised amenities. German tourist Eva reported nighttime visits by cars with headlights on, which caused concern.
According to the summer 2026 barometer, Brittany leads in travel intentions for motorhomes and campervans with 33%. Nouvelle-Aquitaine ranks second with 14%, Normandy third with 11%. In 2025, CAMPING-CAR PARK recorded 4.85 million overnight stays (+15% from 2024), paid €24.3 million to partner municipalities, and estimated €85 million in revenue for host regions. Foreign customers account for over 42% of visits.
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