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A 79-year-old German man has been visiting France annually in his motorhome for 40 years. He has covered over 300,000 kilometers and visited all regions of the country. The traveler prefers solo trips and stays at campsites.
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A 79-year-old German man has been visiting France annually in his motorhome for 40 years. He has covered over 300,000 kilometers and visited all regio...
A 79-year-old German man has been visiting France annually in his motorhome for 40 years. He has covered over 300,000 kilometers and visited all regions of the country. The traveler prefers solo trips and stays at campsites.
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
81
Top city
Grand Est 91
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An American couple who retired at 48 has been traveling in a motorhome for over 20 years. In 1999, they rented out their Palo Alto home and left for Mexico for six months, but the trip became a permanent lifestyle. They own a house in Guanajuato, use their motorhome for trips along California and Oregon, and also practice house swapping.
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A Corsican couple returns to Bagnols-sur-Cèze in their motorhome each year, while retirees from Aulnay-sous-Bois have stayed at the same Normandy campsite for 20 years.
Joa Camp, founded in 2021, has been renamed Joa by Pilote to highlight its link to the Pilote group. The 75 QB, a low-profile motorhome on a Fiat Ducato base, features a new visual identity and a high level of standard equipment. It is priced at €67,900 and includes an automatic gearbox, solar panel, awning and reversing camera. Dimensions are 7.46 m long, 2.30 m wide and 2.85 m high. It has a rear Queen Bed (153×190 cm), a two-compartment bathroom and a kitchen with a 133-litre fridge.
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The motorhome area at Bessac car park in Niort is appreciated by motorhome travelers for its ideal location in the heart of the city. However, visitors do not always understand the parking regulations. Among the guests is a Spanish family from Valencia, heading to Mont-Saint-Michel, then to the Netherlands and Germany.
On Saturday afternoon, around thirty caravans were parked without permission on communal land on the Choumouroux plateau in Yssingeaux. On Sunday morning, Mayor Arthur Liogier, accompanied by gendarmes, visited the site. After negotiations, the travelers agreed to leave within seven days. The authorities also announced the installation of an anti-intrusion device to prevent future unauthorized occupation.
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On August 16, a camper caught fire on the A46 near Lyon after an accident. The blaze spread to vegetation, closing the road and halting trains. One person was lightly injured; fire contained by 18:30.
In Saint-Malo, France, a retired couple from Mayenne, who have been traveling by motorhome for 20 years, could only find a campsite spot for two nights. Due to the summer influx of tourists and the reservation system, they had to change their usual travel habits.
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