Alain Martin, 69, a former truck driver, has lived in a Fiat Ducatoⓘ motorhome for 19 years to avoid housing costs. He receives a pension of about 2000 euros per month and claims that 1000 euros is enough to live without rent.
Martin travels around France, stopping at free parking areas, takes part in motorhome rallies and plays pétanque. He avoids paid parking, spends on restaurants and dancing, and saves only 3000 euros for breakdowns. His motorhome is decorated with images of Tintin.
According to a new source, Martin spends about 2000 euros per month and has no plans to return to a settled life, valuing freedom and travel across France.