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In Troyes, a motorhome stop is 100% full all summer; authorities plan to add 9 spaces. A new 24-space stop with online booking opened in Peyrehorade. In Sisteron, a renovated stop attracted 40% more motorhomes. A 17-space stop opened in Rabastens-de-Bigorre.
France continues to develop motorhome infrastructure. In Troyes, the stop opened in 2023 has been 100% full from June to September. In April 2025, a full-occupancy sign appeared for the first time. Authorities plan to add nine new spaces.
In Peyrehorade (Landes), a new 24-space stop opened at the Camping Municipal des Gaves. It is connected to the Qipeo platform for booking and payment via smartphone. The cost is 14.58 € for 24 hours for two adults. The stop is 30–35 minutes from Bayonne and the beaches of the Basque Coast.
In the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department, stops are being modernised to attract off-season tourists. The fully renovated stop in Sisteron offers 20 round-the-clock spaces. According to Camping Car Park, since early April it has hosted 238 motorhomes, 40% more than before, and is estimated to bring the city at least €40,000. Authorities believe a well-equipped 10-space stop can generate up to €50,000 per year.
In Rabastens-de-Bigorre (Hautes-Pyrénées), a new stop opened on 26 March 2026 with 17 spaces, expandable to 30. It offers water, electricity, Wi-Fi, waste water disposal and rubbish collection.
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In Troyes, France, the motorhome area opened in 2023 has been 100% occupied from June to September. In April 2025, a full occupancy sign appeared for ...
In Troyes, France, the motorhome area opened in 2023 has been 100% occupied from June to September. In April 2025, a full occupancy sign appeared for the first time. Authorities plan to add nine new spaces.
The commune of Peyrehorade in the Landes has opened a new motorhome service area with 24 spaces at the Camping Municipal des Gaves. The site is integr...
The commune of Peyrehorade in the Landes has opened a new motorhome service area with 24 spaces at the Camping Municipal des Gaves. The site is integrated with the Qipeo platform, enabling real-time booking and payment via smartphone. Located 30–35 minutes from Bayonne and the Basque Coast beaches, it serves as a practical stopover when coastal areas are crowded. The rate is €14.58 per 24 hours for two adults.
The Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department is modernizing motorhome stopover areas to attract tourists year-round. The fully renovated site in Sisteron of...
The Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department is modernizing motorhome stopover areas to attract tourists year-round. The fully renovated site in Sisteron offers 20 pitches open 24/7. According to Camping Car Park, since early April it has hosted 238 motorhomes, a 40% increase, and is expected to generate at least €40,000 in revenue for the town. Local authorities estimate a well-designed 10-pitch area could yield up to €50,000 annually and help manage tourist flows.
A new motorhome area has opened in the commune of Rabastens-de-Bigorre. It became operational on March 26, 2026, currently offering 17 pitches with ex...
A new motorhome area has opened in the commune of Rabastens-de-Bigorre. It became operational on March 26, 2026, currently offering 17 pitches with expansion capacity up to 30. The site provides basic services: water, electricity, Wi-Fi, grey water disposal, and waste collection.
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