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Normandy town opens schoolyard to motorhomes for €12 a day

07.08.2026 10:53 1 min 1 source РУС
Marie France, magazine féminin FRA

In Lisieux, Normandy, a schoolyard has been opened to motorhome parking on weekends, holidays, and school vacations as part of the 'Camping-car à l'école' scheme. The fee is €12 per 24 hours, with no water or electricity provided. Half of the revenue goes to the school, which could earn between €2,000 and €10,000 per year. The initiative began in 2022 in Brittany.

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Normandy town opens schoolyard to motorhomes for €12 a day

07.08.2026 Marie France, magazine féminin FRA Original source

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