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Frenchman sells house, moves into motorhome: saves €400 a month

21.07.2026 00:16 1 min 2 sources
Yahoo News FRA + 1 more
Frenchman sells house, moves into motorhome: saves €400 a month
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In Brief

Ronan from Brest sold his renovated house for €112,000 and bought a 2005 motorhome for €22,000. Living in a 14 m² motorhome, he now saves €300–400 monthly, whereas taxes and utility bills previously made saving impossible.

Ronan from Brest sold his renovated house for €112,000 and bought a 2005 motorhome for €22,000. Living in a 14 m² motorhome, he now saves €300–400 monthly, whereas taxes and utility bills previously made saving impossible. Ronan works remotely as a web developer and travels across Europe without a fixed route.

Living in a motorhome avoids property tax and housing tax, but requires mandatory administrative registration. Expenses include special insurance, regular maintenance, fuel and paid parking. Singer Daniel Guichard uses a 9.27-metre motorhome during tours.

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French man sells house, saves €400 a month living in a motorhome

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