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VanSky index for Saint-Roch, France — 96 out of 100 (Ideal). Decide in seconds: temperature, precipitation, wind, solar output and water temperature. Refreshed every 3 hours.
Saint-Roch, France — VanSky 87 out of 100. Ideal conditions for motorhome travel. Ranked #216 of 1017 cities in the country (as of 31 May 2026). Temperature 25°C, wind 11 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.7 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy. Water temperature 23°C.
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Weather index for vanlifers: from 0 to 100. Calculated daily from real weather data — temperature, precipitation, wind and sun.
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Updated: 30.05.2026
Diesel
$2.46 /l
€2.11 · £1.83/l
119 of 127
pricier than 93% of countries
Petrol
$2.43 /l
€2.08 · £1.81/l
118 of 126
pricier than 93% of countries
LPG
$1.27 /l
€1.09 · £0.94/l
40 of 46
pricier than 85% of countries
Sun Communities sells UK chain Park Holidays for $1bn. Plus: 4 ADAC routes through Hesse, barriers in Alghero, Singapore family heads to Turkey.
A social media discussion in Russia explores the feasibility of living full-time in a campervan, citing climate, heating costs, and legal hurdles. Meanwhile, a separate account shares two years of van life with a cat, covering 7 countries.
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In Tulle and Herrlisheim, groups of travelers illegally occupied stadiums. Authorities plan to take legal action to evict the trespassers.
Approximately 150 caravans illegally occupied the Lavières site in Brottes on May 25. Members of local associations report litter, a damaged fence, and excrement. The president of the aeromodelling club fears for the condition of the recently renovated runway. Departure is scheduled for June 1; otherwise, the mayor will take necessary measures.
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On May 31, about 80 caravans occupied football fields in Saint-Andiol, while over 250 caravans took over private land in Entrelacs. Mayors expressed dissatisfaction, police are monitoring.
After several months of work, the Trébucien motorhome area in Bayeux (Calvados) reopened to users on June 1, 2026. It now offers several services and a secure entrance.
On Sunday afternoon, dozens of caravans from the traveling community occupied the lawn of Raymond Durand municipal park in Chaponnay, disrupting traffic in the town. About 150 caravans blocked several intersections on Corbas road, forcing residents to find alternative routes. Mayor Nicolas Varigny filed a complaint and discussed possible measures with the prefecture, while the travelers stated their intention to stay for 15 days, raising concerns due to planned events in the park.
German brand Rhön Camper, known for off-road motorhomes, will start sales in France in October through distributor Rolling Home (Ancenis, near Nantes). The company showcased the New Ultimate model on a seventh-generation Volkswagen Transporter with an innovative pop-up roof at the Stuttgart show. The lineup also includes eight models on Mercedes Sprinter (6 and 7 meters long) and Renegade and Rebel camper bodies. Prices in Germany start at €74,990 for the New Ultimate, €99,990 for vans, and €202,990 for bodies.
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The May 31, 2026 episode of Capital on M6 explores two trends: compact camper vans, including a new Renault model, and low-cost accommodation options competing with Center Parcs.
In the Meuse department, known for its camper-friendly infrastructure, a new motorhome stopover has opened in Dieue-sur-Meuse. The site offers 10 pitches directly on the Meuse River, with waste disposal and fresh water services, but no electricity. Parking and services cost €5 plus a €0.66 tourist tax.
Developer Bastien Bertorello from Salon-de-Provence launched Road Trip Planner, an online tool that creates motorhome routes based on a set daily driving time (1 to 10 hours). The service automatically splits the trip into realistic stages, finds campsites, paid service areas, and points of interest near arrival points. The tool does not replace GPS and does not provide real-time navigation. Free trial (2 attempts) is available, with a premium subscription at €4.99 per month or one-off packages from €2.99 per trip.
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