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The article presents a selection of 15 practical accessories for camper van travel. The items are divided into three price categories: under $50, under $150, and over $150. The list includes a travel mug, a multi-tool, a folding chair, a portable shower, and compact cookware.
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The article presents a selection of 15 practical accessories for camper van travel. The items are divided into three price categories: under $50, unde...
The article presents a selection of 15 practical accessories for camper van travel. The items are divided into three price categories: under $50, under $150, and over $150. The list includes a travel mug, a multi-tool, a folding chair, a portable shower, and compact cookware.
France — fuel prices
Updated: 01.08.2026
SP95-E10
$2.37 /l
€2.05 · £1.76/l
131 of 140
pricier than 93% of countries
SP98
$2.45 /l
€2.12 · £1.82/l
83 of 94
pricier than 87% of countries
Gazole
$2.55 /l
€2.21 · £1.89/l
133 of 141
pricier than 94% of countries
Gazole premium
$2.63 /l
€2.28 · £1.95/l
36 of 41
pricier than 85% of countries
GPL
$1.21 /l
€1.05 · £0.90/l
47 of 54
pricier than 85% of countries
Superéthanol-E85
$0.99 /l
€0.86 · £0.74/l
4 of 6
cheaper than 50% of countries
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Brittany 87
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On August 4, a new motorhome area was inaugurated at the Le Verger campsite in Dompierre-sur-Mer. The 20-pitch site, designed by a landscape gardener named 'master gardener' in 2021, operates on a hybrid model: full campsite services in summer and autonomous access with a payment terminal the rest of the year. Rates are €15.50 (excluding tourist tax) until All Saints' Day and €12.50 after.
In Lisieux, Normandy, a schoolyard has been opened to motorhome parking on weekends, holidays, and school vacations as part of the 'Camping-car à l'école' scheme. The fee is €12 per 24 hours, with no water or electricity provided. Half of the revenue goes to the school, which could earn between €2,000 and €10,000 per year. The initiative began in 2022 in Brittany.
In summer 2025, French campsites recorded 125 million overnight stays, nearly half of all collective tourist accommodations. Offerings have diversified from traditional tents to glamping, while pitches for tents declined by 13.2% from 2019 to 2024, and equipped pitches rose by 17.3%. Sociologist Jean Viard notes that holidays have become a crucial time for rest and social connection, and the COVID-19 crisis only amplified pre-existing desires for nature and freedom.
The editors of ROADBIKE and promobil conducted a joint test of the Ahorn Camp A690 motorhome during a Tour de France stage in the Vosges. A family with three children used the vehicle for the first time, combining race viewing with an assessment of the living space. The experience was documented in a report.
At the motorhome area in Mirecourt, operated by Camping-car-park, overnight stays exceeded 2,000 in 2025, up from 1,733 in 2024. Among visitors were a couple from Guérande who set off in May on a 5,000-kilometer journey.
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