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How a French beach of misery became a camping hot-spot

Argeles-sur-Mer transformed a from refugee camp to Europe’s most popular area for campers

‘Running our Normandy camper van site is a holiday that never ends’

A couple’s determination to beat French bureaucracy and open their dream camper van site pays off

France wildfire: people who did not clear gardens face legal action

Clearing undergrowth around your property is obligatory in many areas

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Thousands evacuated as forest fire rages in south France tourist spot

More than 500 firefighters have worked through the night. The blaze near Argelès-sur-Mer is now reported to be under control with no deaths reported

‘A weekend camping 12 minutes away from our French home - why not?’

After a relaxing stay at the local lake, writer Samantha David realises tourist facilities on her doorstep are for locals too

Hundreds evacuated after blaze at campsite in southern France

The fire is now under control after more than 800 people were evacuated overnight

Cheaper holidays at French DIY campsites where everyone pitches in

Campsites run by the campers themselves are growing in popularity, and it is not just about the savings

Tourism in France: The 2022 trends and outlook for 2023

Camping, theme parks, fewer nights away: We summarise how last year shaped up and look ahead as Paris is named the ‘most powerful’ tourist city in the world

Tourists who spent night in French tree to escape wild boar fined €270

They called the gendarmerie for help but ended up having to pay a considerable price

France - a camping paradise with campsites for everyone this summer

Samantha David shares her favourite places to holiday under canvas, in a mobile home or a caravan, including a huge site in Paris

2,000 campers evacuated as forest fires break out in south of France

A fire brigade spokesman warns: ‘Right now, the whole of France could catch fire at any moment’

Which French presidential candidate would you most want to camp with?

The charismatic Jean Lassalle, known for wearing a gilet jaune in parliament and a 5,000km walk around the country, is the candidate most French people want to have a BBQ with

Truck or home? Clampdown on converted vans in French tourist spots

Some French ‘communes’ are stopping trucks, converted into mobile homes, staying overnight, but camper association calls ban illegal

When will campsites open in France?

Reader question: Will campsites also open on June 2 in France? We live in France and are keen to organise our usual camping holiday.

Campervan towed away as not moved due to lockdown in France

Two retirees living in a campervan in Nimes were shocked to find their vehicle towed away despite it being parked in one place due to lockdown rules

Wolves on rise in France as bears wreak mountain havoc

Wolf numbers are on the rise in France, it has been confirmed, in the same week as farmers have reported a record number of livestock deaths linked to mountain bears.

Non-caravanner creates a ‘growing’ worldwide business

Engineer Eric Beau had never been camping or caravanning but his idea for a new retro-style telescopic caravan design has created a business with worldwide orders.

France's campsites see 20% growth over a decade

New-look campsites have seen visitor numbers leap 20% over the past decade as they introduced new features and activities with 124 million nights booked in 2017 in 9,000 sites across France.