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Zélia Arty and her cat Rhada have been living in a motorhome for four and a half years. She ended up in this situation after losing everything. Arty uses art and writing to tell her story, noting that she has not experienced the 'legend of freedom' in a motorhome.
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Zélia Arty and her cat Rhada have been living in a motorhome for four and a half years. She ended up in this situation after losing everything. Arty u...
Zélia Arty and her cat Rhada have been living in a motorhome for four and a half years. She ended up in this situation after losing everything. Arty uses art and writing to tell her story, noting that she has not experienced the 'legend of freedom' in a motorhome.
France — fuel prices
Updated: 15.08.2026
SP95-E10
$2.35 /l
€2.03 · £1.73/l
133 of 143
pricier than 92% of countries
SP98
$2.41 /l
€2.08 · £1.78/l
83 of 95
pricier than 86% of countries
Gazole
$2.56 /l
€2.21 · £1.89/l
134 of 143
pricier than 93% of countries
Gazole premium
$2.55 /l
€2.20 · £1.88/l
34 of 41
pricier than 80% of countries
GPL
$1.20 /l
€1.04 · £0.89/l
46 of 55
pricier than 82% of countries
Superéthanol-E85
$1.00 /l
€0.86 · £0.74/l
4 of 6
cheaper than 50% of countries
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Country overview
Avg. score
76
Top city
Hauts-de-France 90
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Before a motorhome trip, a technical inspection is mandatory, along with tire and system checks. Travelers report a surge in camper numbers and parking difficulties. Route, parking rules and insurance are key.
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An exhibition of oversized motorhomes is underway in Morbihan, France, with about 60 vehicles. Owners sold their houses to live in them year-round. Entry: €5.
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The number of people living full-time in motorhomes in France is growing, driven by the housing crisis and alternative lifestyles. No official statistics exist, but associations estimate several thousand individuals, including retirees, remote workers, and low-income earners. Key challenges include high fuel and maintenance costs, energy management in winter, and administrative hurdles like domiciliation and insurance. Municipalities are tightening parking regulations, leading to tensions, while the lack of a clear legal framework leaves residents vulnerable.
The mayor of Salaunes in Gironde, Damien Hoareau, intervened to prevent the unauthorized installation of about a hundred caravans on a public picnic area. After more than an hour of tense negotiations with members of the traveling community, a compromise was reached to redirect the convoy to Lacanau.
Rising fuel costs push French motorhome owners to shorten trips and stay domestic. Private rentals gain popularity, while campsite nights cost around 40 euros.
The Les Murmures du Lignon campsite in Tence (Haute-Loire) is fully booked this week, hosting 400 to 500 holidaymakers. For the first time, demand for tent and caravan pitches has outpaced that for mobile homes. Paid activities are being cancelled one after another. According to co-manager Cathy Billamboz, last year already saw a decline in purchasing power, but this year it has worsened.
Philippe and Dominique, traveling in a camper van, visited Quimper in southern Finistère for the first time. They chose Brittany over Portugal because of the extreme heat this summer. Their route includes Fouesnant, Beg-Meil, and Bénodet, where they hike the GR34 and cycle. They plan to return to Brittany to explore northern Finistère.
Several caravans have been parked on municipal land in the Capou district of Montauban since August 11. The city and prefecture have initiated proceedings to clear the site, stating the installation was unauthorized and outside designated areas. Occupants have been formally ordered to leave, with the city noting the availability of a designated transit area on chemin de la Tauge.
The Estérel Caravaning campsite in Saint-Raphaël, founded in 1976, offers pitches for motorhomes and caravans, as well as mobile homes, with prices up to €9,800 per week. The 12-hectare site includes a water park, restaurant, beach, and other amenities. Director Aurore Laroche says she has planted 10,000 plants annually for 20 years to offset her carbon footprint.
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