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Two new motorhome stopovers have opened in the French communes of Nexon and Saint-Gelais. The sites offer water, electricity, Wi-Fi and waste disposal services.
New motorhome stopovers have opened in the French towns of Nexon and Saint-Gelais. In Nexon, the facility was created by the commune together with the Camping-car park network and is intended for temporary parking of tourist vehicles.
In Saint-Gelais, a 14-space site, construction of which began in autumn 2025, provides water, electricity, Wi-Fi and waste disposal services. According to the operator, average spending by users of such sites is 56 euros, of which 44 euros are spent with local businesses.
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A new motorhome service area has opened in the French town of Nexon. The facility is intended for temporary parking of recreational vehicles.
A new motorhome service area has opened in the French town of Nexon. The facility is intended for temporary parking of recreational vehicles.
The municipality of Saint-Gelais and the Camping-Car Park network have opened a 14-space area for motorhomes. The facility, whose construction began i...
The municipality of Saint-Gelais and the Camping-Car Park network have opened a 14-space area for motorhomes. The facility, whose construction began in autumn 2025, provides water, electricity, Wi-Fi, and waste disposal services. According to the operator, the average spending of users at such areas is 56 euros, of which 44 euros are spent with local businesses.
Updated: 18.07.2026
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