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Motorhome area in central Niort attracts tourists

16.08.2026 18:00 1 min 1 source РУС
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Motorhome area in central Niort attracts tourists
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The motorhome area at Bessac car park in Niort is appreciated by motorhome travelers for its ideal location in the heart of the city. However, visitors do not always understand the parking regulations. Among the guests is a Spanish family from Valencia, heading to Mont-Saint-Michel, then to the Netherlands and Germany.

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