Life on the Road: A How-To Guide

Renault has unveiled commercial versions of its electric Twingo and R4 models, but their launch in the UK remains uncertain. The R4 panel van was first shown in France, while the Twingo variant with a cargo area was developed for energy company EDF. Adam Wood, head of Renault UK, cited limited demand for such vehicles in the LCV segment but did not rule out a future launch. The company's main focus is on the new electric Trafic e-Tech, featuring an 800-volt architecture, a range of up to 270 miles (435 km), and fast charging.

The Seasonova Les Sept-Îles campsite in Trélévern will hold a flea market for outdoor equipment on May 14. The event promotes slow life and ecology: nothing is thrown away, everything is recovered and shared. It aims to launch the season with values of environmental respect, sharing, and simplicity.

On the night of April 25–26, 2026, sixteen firefighters responded to a fire on private land in Champagné, Sarthe. A caravan, two car wrecks, and a shed were destroyed. Investigators are treating the fire as suspicious.

On a French radio show, a listener complained about motorhome prices, noting that not everyone can afford a model costing €50,000. Economist Pierre Rondeau and other participants discussed the affordability of motorhomes amid the economic crisis.

From April 28 to May 5, 2026, the caravan 'La récolte' will screen video portraits of elderly residents. The project is organized by Maison du Département de Loudéac and the association L'Image qui parle. The caravan will visit several locations in the Côtes-d'Armor and Morbihan departments.

On Sunday, about fifty caravans from a convoy of the traveller community (gens du voyage) set up on the Champ de Foire in Poncins, France. The caravans occupied the entire square.