Estérel Caravaning campsite celebrates 50 years

Cartage, a French startup offering daily car insurance, has acquired Assurlib, a solution for temporary insurance of motorhome, camper van, and caravan rentals between private individuals. The service lets owners rent out their vehicle without affecting their personal policy or no-claims bonus. Coverage starts at €27 per day and includes liability, property damage, a replacement vehicle, and 24/7 roadside assistance. Founded in 2022, Cartage reported 40,000 insured vehicle loans in 2025 and expects a threefold increase in 2026.

Since May 31, 2026, hundreds of caravans have illegally occupied a racetrack, football fields, parks and an airfield in several French departments, causing event cancellations and mayors' protests

A neighbor cannot unilaterally force the removal of a motorhome from your property if it remains a mobile vehicle. However, if the motorhome becomes a fixed structure (on blocks, with permanent connections) or causes abnormal neighborhood disturbance (over 30% loss of sunlight, noise, odors), the neighbor can take legal action. Fines for planning violations can reach €6,000 per square meter, up to €300,000.

On Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at around 6:40 a.m., a motorhome caught fire at La Mégrière in Mulsanne. The fire caused no casualties. Eighteen firefighters were deployed to extinguish it.

French insurers deny compensation for motorhome theft if parked illegally. Under Article L113-1 of the Insurance Code, this is considered intentional risk aggravation. It is advised to park only on official sites and document location with GPS and photos.

Rapido has introduced the V55 camper van based on the Peugeot Boxer 2.2 with 140 hp. The model, measuring 5.99 m in length and 2.05 m in width, features three berths: a double bed (192x132 cm) and a single dinette bed (185x100 cm). It includes a compact kitchen with a sink, two-burner hob, and 149 L compressor fridge, plus a bathroom with the patented Modul'Space system combining shower and toilet. Pricing starts at €63,350.