Inheriting a Motorhome: Mandatory Procedure When Siblings Are Involved

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.

Passion Automobile, led by Yannick Etter, has acquired Bader Loisirs, a distributor of motorhomes, campervans, and caravans in the Haut-Rhin region. The new division, named Passion Liberté, will represent seven brands: Pilote, Eriba, Hymer, LMC, Carado, Laika, and Stylevan. In 2025, the group reported revenue of €263 million, selling 3,147 new and 2,766 used vehicles.

Two communes in the Gard department, Aramon and Marguerittes, are dealing with the arrival of travelers. In Aramon, access to stadiums is blocked; in Marguerittes, about 100 caravans have illegally connected to utilities.

Noyelle Kandy, a resident of Lagruère, launched 'Chapitres et Douceurs', a caravan combining a bookshop and a café. The caravan travels across several communes in Lot-et-Garonne, offering books, including children's and second-hand titles, along with treats. Part of the proceeds (€1 for every €30 spent) goes to the association 'Mille et Un Rêves'. Plans include partnerships with local libraries and creative workshops.

The association Oxy’gène 42 plans to equip a motorhome for patients who cannot do without a medical environment. The project cost is estimated at €200,000. The association Bouge ta Flem handed over a first check for €1,500, raised during a charity marathon.