Motorhome rental service opens in Baron-sur-Odon

On June 8 at around 2:15 p.m., a car and a motorhome collided on the RD 619 road in Colombey-les-Deux-Églises. Three people were involved: the car driver, the motorhome driver, and a passenger. Eleven firefighters assessed the victims; hospital transport may be needed for further checks. The gendarmerie is investigating the accident.

Between 100 and 130 caravans of travelers illegally occupied two football fields at the Daugère sports complex in Bruges since Sunday, June 7. Mayor Frédéric Giro, who tried to intervene, was pushed aside and his bike thrown onto the roadside; he is filing a complaint. The city has requested an eviction procedure, fearing damage to the recently renovated fields costing tens of thousands of euros. The group, linked to an evangelical mission, stated its intention to leave by June 14, citing the inadequacy of official stopping areas.

A 2020 Fiat Ducato Adria Coral XL motorhome with 57,500 km is now listed at €62,000, a drop of €28,000 from its original price. The 30-35% depreciation over four years reflects broader trends in the European used vehicle market. The model features a 2.3-liter turbodiesel engine with 160 hp, automatic transmission, and accommodates up to five people.

Ram has introduced a Vanlife option package for the 2027 ProMaster van, bundling popular features into a single order code. The package includes storage group, power group, swivel seats, auxiliary switches, and rear-hinged rear doors. A ProMaster 2500 high roof with the Vanlife package starts at approximately $60,320, while the 3500 extended body version adds $2,860, totaling $64,225. Final MSRPs for the full 2027 ProMaster lineup are expected in a few weeks.

Multiple regions in France report illegal caravan setups. In Castres, the mayor cut water and electricity. In Ain, mayors are filing complaints. Additionally, a motorhome driver died in a crash in Sarthe.

The French ski resort of Vars in the Hautes-Alpes offers motorhomes a free parking area with water and waste disposal at an altitude of 1,850 meters. According to Météo-France, temperature drops by 0.6°C per 100 meters, providing cool conditions during summer heat. Nearby is the 25 km² Val d'Escreins nature reserve, over 200 km of hiking trails, and several high-altitude lakes. In 2026, Lake Chabrières will gain a relaxation area with pétanque and a giant hammock.