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Vanlife gains popularity among holidaymakers

23.05.2026 06:56 1 min 1 source
ledauphine.com FRA
Vanlife gains popularity among holidaymakers
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Over 550,000 motorhomes and camper vans are registered in France. At the Vanlife Expo in Grenoble in May, local residents showed strong interest in this travel mode. The trend attracts a diverse range of people seeking flexibility.

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Vanlife gains popularity among holidaymakers

23.05.2026 ledauphine.com FRA

🇫🇷 France — fuel prices

Updated: 06.06.2026

Diesel

$2.38 /l

€2.06 · £1.78/l

123 of 132

pricier than 92% of countries

Petrol

$2.35 /l

€2.04 · £1.76/l

124 of 133

pricier than 92% of countries

LPG

$1.24 /l

€1.08 · £0.93/l

42 of 48

pricier than 85% of countries

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