Esterel Caravaning campsite named best in France

On May 26 around 4:00 PM on the A61 near Castelnaudary, a boat being towed by a motorhome detached and ended up on the central reservation. No injuries were reported, but the incident caused traffic jams. Recovery services removed the obstacle.

In two French communes — Knutange (Moselle) and Vouneuil-sur-Vienne — groups of travelers illegally parked caravans on football pitches. Municipalities have asked prefectures to restore order.

Noise from a caravan air conditioner can be classified as abnormal neighborhood disturbance. The French Public Health Code categorizes such noise as behavioral, with maximum permissible exceedance of background noise of 5 dB(A) during the day and 3 dB(A) at night. At distances under 10 meters, exceeding the nighttime threshold is almost automatic. First step is dialogue with the neighbor, then contacting the campsite manager, who is contractually obligated to enforce nighttime quiet. Repeated violations can lead to police intervention with fines up to €450 and possible confiscation of the device.

A camping site in Dordogne, France, has been dedicated to vintage-style holidays. It features old caravans, Volkswagen Combis, and floral deck chairs. The event attracted enthusiasts seeking to recreate the simple, joyful ambiance of summer vacations from past decades.

The municipal campsite in Sizun (Finistère, Brittany) will welcome motorhomes from May 30, 2026, with a new service area managed by Camping-Car Park. Located 500 meters from local shops and services, the site offers access to tennis courts, multi-sport fields, and a heated outdoor pool (open June 1 to August 31).

Since May 23, 2024, the motorhome parking area at Wilson parking lot in La Bernerie-en-Retz (France) has been closed. The 35-space lot will be replaced by a health center. Authorities have set up a temporary 35–40 space lot near the sports complex (no water, electricity, or dump station) and are negotiating a permanent site on Rue René Guy Cadou. Agreements with three campsites have been made, and overnight parking bans aim to prevent unauthorized camping.