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France is expanding equipped motorhome parking near ports and river marinas. Camping-car park is increasing service areas in Brittany, and a new 20-space parking lot opened in Gironcourt-sur-Vraine.
France is seeing a rise in the number of equipped motorhome parking areas near ports and river marinas. In late May 2026, a new 20-space parking lot opened in Gironcourt-sur-Vraine (Vosges department), offering water, electricity, waste disposal, and Wi-Fi. The project cost €313,000 excluding tax, funded by the Épinal agglomeration.
Camping-car park, a European leader in motorhome services, is expanding its network of service areas in Brittany. Rising diesel prices have increased site visits, and the average number of overnight stays per customer has grown from 40 in 2020 to 60 last year. Over ten years, the company's activity has surged by 3050%, and its workforce has grown from 35 to 190 employees in six years, managing approximately 800 sites across Europe.
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France is expanding motorhome service areas near marinas and river ports. A new 20-space site opened in late May 2026 in Girancourt (Vosges), offering...
France is expanding motorhome service areas near marinas and river ports. A new 20-space site opened in late May 2026 in Girancourt (Vosges), offering water, electricity, waste disposal and Wi-Fi. The project cost €313,000 excluding tax, funded by the Épinal agglomeration.
Camping-car park, the European leader in motorhome servicing, is expanding its network of service areas in Brittany. Rising diesel prices have increas...
Camping-car park, the European leader in motorhome servicing, is expanding its network of service areas in Brittany. Rising diesel prices have increased site attendance, and the average number of nights customers spend in their motorhomes rose from 40 in 2020 to 60 last year. The company's activity has grown by 3050% over ten years, and its staff has increased from 35 to 190 employees in six years to manage approximately 800 sites across Europe.
Updated: 20.06.2026
Diesel
$2.25 /l
€1.96 · £1.70/l
122 of 132
pricier than 92% of countries
Petrol
$2.26 /l
€1.97 · £1.71/l
123 of 134
pricier than 91% of countries
LPG
$1.22 /l
€1.07 · £0.92/l
43 of 48
pricier than 88% of countries
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