France Passion 2026: Free Overnight Stays for Motorhomes at Farms

The sixth episode of the series about two gendarmes patrolling the Auvergne region in a motorhome is available on the Arte Mediathek platform. In this episode, the heroines find themselves in a difficult situation while attempting to interrogate a car rental agent.

French manufacturer Antilope Van has introduced a fully-equipped camper van based on the Renault Trafic. The base Flex 5 Millenium version costs €61,900 and includes sleeping for two, a kitchen, a refrigerator, and solar panels. The company has opened a German branch in Erftstadt and plans to increase deliveries to Germany.

French manufacturer Chausson has introduced the X550 motorhome, measuring 5.99 m in length, which features a full walk-in shower and sleeping accommodations for four people. The model is built on a Fiat Ducato chassis, equipped with a 2.2-liter diesel engine (140 hp), and starts at €74,700. Instead of a fixed bedroom, it utilizes an electric lift-bed and convertible Smart Lounge seating.

The article outlines a four-day fly-and-drive itinerary in a rented camper van through Normandy, timed for the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings. The route covers Mont Saint-Michel, the D-Day beaches, and historic towns, with practical details on parking and campsites.

The French company Beauer has introduced the Beauer 3X caravan with a telescopic system. On the road, it has the dimensions of a small trailer, but at the campsite it expands to 12 square meters of living space for four people in one minute. The construction weighs 950 kg, and prices in Europe start below 30,000 euros.

French manufacturer Caravelair has unveiled the Alba 325 caravan for the 2026 model year. The model is the most compact in the Alba series, with a width of about 2.1 meters and an interior length of around 3.5 meters. It is aimed at couples seeking a lightweight and simple towing option, with a minimum unladen weight from 900 kg and a maximum authorized weight of about 1300 kg. Features include a kitchen with an induction hob, a compressor refrigerator, and a cassette toilet.