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French motorhome users stay home: direct impact on routes

08.07.2026 06:40 1 min 1 source
Autobahn NLD
French motorhome users stay home: direct impact on routes
Original source: Autobahn

According to Yescapa, 89% of French motorhome trips in 2026 remain domestic, up from 86% in 2023. This drives a 16% increase in bookings to cooler regions like Rhône-Alpes and Brittany, and shifts the peak season to September (73.3% intent) from August (45%). For Dutch and Flemish motorhome users, this means higher occupancy at popular spots and a need for early planning.

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