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Atlantic coast leads motorhome overnight stays in Pays de la Loire

16.07.2026 01:08 1 min 2 sources
Kernews FRA + 1 more
Atlantic coast leads motorhome overnight stays in Pays de la Loire
Original source: Kernews

In Brief

In 2025, Camping-Car Park recorded 499,250 overnight stays in the region, up 3.79% year-on-year. Noirmoutier topped the list, and the average traveler spent 56 euros.

The motorhome area network Camping-Car Park has released its 2025 results for the Pays de la Loire region. Across 64 sites, 499,250 overnight stays were recorded, a 3.79% increase from 2024.

Key figures

  • Top location: Noirmoutier (77,645 stays).
  • Most popular site in Loire-Atlantique: Préfailles (19,730 stays).
  • Average stay duration: 1.52 nights.
  • Average traveler spending: 56 euros, of which 44 euros go to the local economy.
  • Share of foreign tourists: 24.2%, mainly from Germany, the UK and the Netherlands.

Camping-Car Park plans to open 225 new sites and campsites in 2026, including 10 in the Pays de la Loire region.

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Atlantic coast remains top destination for motorhomes in Pays de la Loire region

30.04.2026 Kernews FRA Original source

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