Vire Normandie motorhome area gets poor online ratings over dirt and lack of power

Stellantis is recalling more than 13,000 Expert and Traveller vehicles in France due to a software defect in the AdBlue system. The recall covers K0 models built between 17 May 2022 and 29 January 2024, including Citroën Spacetourer/Jumpy, Peugeot Traveller/Expert, Opel Vivaro/Zafira, Fiat Scudo and Toyota Proace. The issue is that a diagnostic function related to the emission control system may not meet regulatory requirements. The fix is a free software update taking about 30 minutes. Owners of camper vans based on these vans should check their vehicle's status using the VIN. A second recall addresses a fire risk in the engine bay, affecting vehicles built between 6 June 2025 and 22 January 2026.

Coastal municipalities in Brittany, including Quiberon and Lamballe-Armor, are imposing restrictions on overnight motorhome parking due to record tourist numbers. The measures aim to combat wild camping and ease traffic. Associations like the Comité de Liaison du Camping-car are challenging some bans in court, citing freedom of movement. Tourists can use paid service areas with water and electricity, and face fines for violations, such as €120 for an unpaid toll.

Challenger has introduced the Sport Edition S114 camper van based on the Citroën Jumper, priced at €51,490. The vehicle measures 5.99 m in length and 2.05 m in width. It features a transverse double bed, a new Vario bathroom with a sliding wall, a multifunctional table, a compressor fridge, and diesel heating. The model is positioned as an affordable option in the camper segment, with a similar version available from Chausson under the Sportline name.

On September 6, Château de La Loyère will host a classic car and caravan show. The event marks the 110th anniversary of BMW, the 80th anniversary of the Renault 4CV, and the 70th anniversary of the Renault Dauphine.

A judge at the administrative court of Bordeaux ordered a man who had illegally set up a caravan, chickens and a barbecue on the sports field in Saint-Sauveur (Gironde) to vacate the premises. The neighboring commune of Pauillac, which owns the land, filed a complaint on July 17, 2026, arguing that the site was intended for sports activities and that the camp posed a fire risk. The judge noted the presence of fire pits, unauthorized electrical connections, and unsanitary conditions, including chickens and a vegetable garden. The occupant, who did not appear in court, must leave immediately and pay 288 euros in legal costs.

Éric Brouard, 63, from Haute-Marne, after 40 years of a career where 'everything had to be fast', decided to travel by tractor with a caravan attached. His average speed is 30 km/h. On Saturday, he was seen on the parking lot of the Verdun citadel, where he chatted with passers-by, including a Swiss couple in a vintage Traction car who drive at 60 km/h.