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Camping-car documentaries: RMC Story and TF1+ showcase summer road trips

06.08.2026 04:02 1 min 3 sources РУС
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Camping-car documentaries: RMC Story and TF1+ showcase summer road trips
Original source: TV-Programme.com

In Brief

On August 13, RMC Story airs 'La folie du camping-car', while TF1+ released 'Les folies d’un été en camping-car' — both exploring the rise of motorhome travel and luxury vans.

Two French channels have announced documentaries about motorhome travel. On August 13, 2026 at 9:10 PM, RMC Story will air 'La folie du camping-car', focusing on the growing popularity of this type of vacation. The film features stories of a couple exploring Portugal in search of local specialties, and a traveler with tetraplegia who travels through Catalonia in a fully adapted van. It also addresses vehicle fitting, parking spots, and budget.

Meanwhile, TF1+ released 'Les folies d’un été en camping-car', about French people renting or buying motorhomes for summer trips. The film showcases motorhomes with king-size beds, massage showers, high-tech kitchens, and leather interiors.

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Documentary on motorhomes to air on RMC Story

06.08.2026 Serie News : toutes les nouveautés et l'actualité de vos pro... FRA Original source

Documentary about summer in a motorhome available on TF1+

05.08.2026 TF1+ FRA Original source

Documentary about summer in motorhomes to air on NOVO19

25.07.2026 TV-Programme.com FRA Original source

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