Tent, mobile home, caravan: where to camp without breaking the bank
French campsites are increasingly dominated by mobile homes, driving up costs. In 2025, overnight stays reached nearly 148 million, up 4%. A standard ...
French campsites are increasingly dominated by mobile homes, driving up costs. In 2025, overnight stays reached nearly 148 million, up 4%. A standard mobile home for four or five people costs on average €336 per week in a 1-star site and up to €1,600 in a 5-star site during high season, while a bare pitch in a 3-star site runs €190–210 per week. About 80,000 bare pitches have disappeared over 20 years. Alternatives include municipal campsites (over 1,400, 18% of all) and farm campsites, where a tent night costs €15–25.
