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In France, a couple near Poitiers helps beginners with motorhome travel, a subscription service launches in Sarthe, and a driving ban is imposed in Provence due to fire risk.
In the commune of Quinçay near Poitiers, a couple with children, who regularly travel by motorhome on weekends and holidays, created a project to accompany beginners on their first trips. They share their experience to help others take the plunge.
In the Sarthe department, the Camping-Quart service offers motorhome rental by subscription. Customers can choose seven weeks of rental per year. Local enthusiasts with over 20 years of experience share travel tips.
In the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, a ban on motorhome movement in forests and adjacent roads was imposed from 18:15 on April 17, 2026, due to high wildfire risk.
Le Télégramme is collecting anecdotes from motorhome owners in the Morlaix region (Brittany) about overnight stays in scenic spots, technical incidents, and chance encounters for an article.
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Le Télégramme is collecting anecdotes from motorhome owners in the Morlaix area (Brittany, France). Stories about overnight stays in scenic spots, tec...
Le Télégramme is collecting anecdotes from motorhome owners in the Morlaix area (Brittany, France). Stories about overnight stays in scenic spots, technical incidents, and chance encounters will be used for an upcoming article.
Residents of Quinçay commune near Poitiers have created a project to accompany beginners on their first motorhome trips. The couple with children regu...
Residents of Quinçay commune near Poitiers have created a project to accompany beginners on their first motorhome trips. The couple with children regularly travels on weekends and holidays, using their experience to help others.
Restrictions on motorhome traffic have been imposed in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region due to a high risk of forest fires. The ban, effective fr...
Restrictions on motorhome traffic have been imposed in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region due to a high risk of forest fires. The ban, effective from 18:15, applies to forested areas and adjacent roads.
A motorhome rental subscription service has been introduced in the Sarthe department. The Camping-Quart service offers seven weeks of rental per year,...
A motorhome rental subscription service has been introduced in the Sarthe department. The Camping-Quart service offers seven weeks of rental per year, while local enthusiasts with over 20 years of experience share trip planning advice.
Updated: 25.07.2026
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