Britain's £2 levy may double caravan holidays · VanLife Weekly #25
Britain's £2 nightly levy could raise budget caravan holiday costs by 66–100%; Croatia and Italy also lead the week.
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VanSky index for Deauville, France — 81 out of 100 (Ideal). Decide in seconds: temperature, precipitation, wind and solar output. Data refreshed several times a day from real weather observations.
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Deauville, France — VanSky 81 out of 100. Ideal conditions for travel. Ranked #45 of 1026 cities in the country (as of 24 June 2026). Temperature 30°C, wind 14 km/h. Solar panels yield 3.2 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.
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A weather comfort index for travel: a 0–100 score. Recalculated daily from live weather data — temperature, rainfall, wind and sun.
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Deauville ranks 102 of 1026 cities. Country average VanSky — 68.
Updated: 20.06.2026
Diesel
$2.24 /l
€1.96 · £1.69/l
122 of 132
pricier than 92% of countries
Petrol
$2.25 /l
€1.97 · £1.70/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
The mayor of Batz-sur-Mer announced a series of measures to prevent illegal caravan installations. The commune will refuse all requests for temporary or permanent electrical connections and will strengthen water supply controls. Works have been carried out on municipal land, details of which are not disclosed to maintain effectiveness.
From September 26 to October 4, 2026, the Leisure Vehicle Show will be held at Paris Le Bourget exhibition center. Around 87,000 visitors are expected. The show will feature motorhomes, campervans, caravans, and accessories, with test drives and consultations available.
French manufacturer Bigfic has expanded its range of sliding trays for motorhomes, camper vans and 4x4s. The aluminium products simplify loading and unloading, protect equipment and speed up camp setup. Standard and custom models are made in Narbonne, starting at €2,499.
A family from Vorey, Haute-Loire, France, has started a six-month journey across Europe in a motorhome. The route covers multiple countries, though specific dates and details are not disclosed. The story gained local media attention as an example of an extended family road trip.
In Nérigean, 15 km from Saint-Émilion, Lauriane Gouyon welcomes motorhome and camper van owners to her organic family farm. Overnight stays are free, provided visitors explore the farm's products. The farm grows organic grapes, saffron, goji berries, and Sichuan pepper. Five pitches are available with toilets, water, and electricity; guided tours in English are offered.
A consignment dealership for motorhomes has opened in Montbrison, France, managed by Thomas Vitale. Located on Avenue de Saint-Étienne, it offers a wide range of semi-integrated, fully integrated, panel vans, and camper vans. The service was previously unavailable in the area.
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