Parking a motorhome on private land: the 15-day rule does not grant automatic rights
French motorhome owners often cite a “15-day rule”, but under Article R.111-49 of the Urban Planning Code, a mayor may authorise caravans in an area w...
French motorhome owners often cite a “15-day rule”, but under Article R.111-49 of the Urban Planning Code, a mayor may authorise caravans in an area where camping is normally prohibited for a maximum of 15 days by decree. On private land, a motorhome is treated as a caravan: if it stays less than three months per year (cumulative), no declaration is required; beyond that, a prior declaration is mandatory. On public roads, parking in the same place for more than seven consecutive days can be deemed abusive, and the mayor may reduce this period. The case of Patrick and Isabelle shows that even a nine-year oral agreement does not create a right if the land is jointly owned and new heirs object.
