Mobile motorhome for services in isolated villages

The equipped motorhome area at Lake Kir in Dijon, opened in December, is often full. The 24-space facility with dumping stations, water, electricity, and Wi-Fi was created by the city with an investment of €250,000 to structure tourist reception and reduce downtown parking.

A caravan fire occurred on April 13 in an isolated forest area near Montignac. A 60-year-old man suffered second and third degree burns to his face, back and hands from the heating system and was airlifted to the Bordeaux burn unit. Firefighters evacuated gas cylinders and fought the flames all night.

A couple from Alsace used the Temu platform to equip their motorhome in 2025. They purchased items such as power sockets, a USB port, a fan, and a motorcycle lock for security, enabling them to extend their summer trips from one to two weeks.

French manufacturer La Bouriquette has introduced a simplified version of an ultra-compact caravan. The model is 3.42 m long, weighs 430 kg and starts at 9,000 euros, but many options including kitchen and cooling are available at extra cost.

The Estérel Caravaning campsite in Saint-Raphaël is celebrating its 50th anniversary. The 20-hectare facility offers 168 pitches for caravans and motorhomes and 331 mobile homes, with 2025 revenue reaching €7.4 million, a 6% increase.

Manufacturers have introduced limited editions and new motorhome models ahead of the 2027 collection presentations. Pilote released the P720FC version with an automatic gearbox and an electric elevating roof bed, offering savings of over €6,000. Rapido unveiled the C66 model, measuring 6.99 m long and 2.17 m wide on a Peugeot Boxer base, featuring a face-to-face lounge and twin beds, priced from €79,900.