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Châteaubriant motorhome stop welcomes 10,000th vehicle since 2020 opening

30.06.2026 04:15 2 min 4 sources РУС
Camping-car.com FRA + 3 more
Châteaubriant motorhome stop welcomes 10,000th vehicle since 2020 opening
Original source: Camping-car.com

In Brief

On 16 June 2026, the Choisel motorhome area in Châteaubriant registered its 10,000th vehicle since opening in August 2020. It averages 4 vehicles per day, with 13% of guests being foreigners.

On 16 June 2026, the intercommunal Choisel motorhome service area in Châteaubriant (Loire-Atlantique) recorded its 10,000th motorhome since opening on 3 August 2020. The site operates year-round, 24/7. In 2025, average occupancy was about 4 motorhomes per day, with 13% of guests being foreigners.

Rates: €12 for 24 hours or €6 for 5 hours, payment via terminal with a lifting barrier, online booking possible. To mark the milestone, the Châteaubriant-Derval intercommunal authority presented a welcome pack with tourist information to the arriving couple. The flow of visitors supports the local economy, especially in winter thanks to Christmas events.

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Châteaubriant motorhome stopover welcomes its 10,000th vehicle since 2020 opening

30.06.2026 Camping-car.com FRA Original source

Motorhome stop in Châteaubriant surpasses 10,000 vehicles

20.06.2026 actu.fr FRA Original source

Châteaubriant: Choisel motorhome area welcomes 10,000th vehicle

17.06.2026 INFO.FR FRA Original source

Choisel motorhome service area welcomes 10,000th vehicle

16.06.2026 mairie-chateaubriant.fr FRA Original source

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