For over 10 years, CAMPING-CAR PARK has been Europe's leading network of motorhome parks, helping travelers in motorhomes, vans and camper vans discover the most beautiful destinations in France and Europe. Our unique network of sites makes it easy to welcome leisure vehicles, while promoting local tourism.

But like any innovative company, we have to face up to preconceived ideas. Some of them circulate online or in discussions between motorhome owners. They deserve to be clarified, with transparency. Today, we'd like to explain what CAMPING-CAR PARK isn't - and what we really are.

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❌ 1. "CAMPING-CAR PARK does not maintain the areas"

This is a common misconception. In reality, maintenance of the sites is organized in partnership with local authorities. Each commune retains full ownership of its site. Together, we share responsibility:

• CAMPING-CAR PARK provides technical management (terminals, maintenance, remote management, etc.),
  
  
• The local authority supervises day-to-day maintenance, with local contacts. (maintenance of green spaces, waste collection....)
  
  

This collaborative model guarantees functional, clean and open areas all year round. An invaluable asset for travelers seeking safety and comfort, whatever the season.

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❌ 2. "They buy all the areas"

CAMPING-CAR PARK doesn't buy rest areas; in fact, it's the opposite of our model. We believe in a balanced public-private partnership.
Here's how it works:

• The commune retains ownership of the land,
  
  
• CAMPING-CAR PARK invests in its facilities (bollards, gates, roads),
  
  
• And becomes the area manager: supervision, remote management, customer service, promotion.
  
  

This method of operation enables small rural communities and tourist towns alike to benefit from high-quality motorhome accommodation, without having to make heavy investments themselves.

What's more, 70% of the profits generated by the site are paid back to the commune, reinforcing the economic interest of this partnership for the local authorities.

 Today, over 500 local authorities all over France trust us to promote their destinations to motorhome owners.

❌ 3. "CAMPING-CAR PARK, it's too expensive."

It's a point often made... wrongly! Campsite rates are set in consultation with the local authorities. On average, an overnight stay costs between €10 and €13, with services included: water, electricity (depending on equipment), emptying, security, etc.

Since the recent increases, linked to the inflationary context (notably energy and water costs) and the arrival of the tourist tax, the average is now between €10 and €15. These adjustments are not the result of a margin policy, but of a shared economic necessity.

We do our utmost to keep costs under control. Our objective remains unchanged: to offer a high-quality, accessible and transparent welcome to all passengers.

 The Privilege Pack is particularly advantageous for regular travelers: for €29, it pays for itself in just a few steps.

❌ 4. "Their customer service is abroad"

We don't. Our teams are all based in France, at our headquarters in Pornic, Loire-Atlantique.

We have opted for local roots, with :

• French-speaking customer service, open 7 days a week, who know our areas inside out,
  
  
• A technical team that monitors the progress of each site,
  
  
• Specialized advisors to support travelers (memberships, passes, Digital Pass assistance...).
• And multilingual contact persons to accompany all European travelers.

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Our customers appreciate dealing with people who are available, human and, above all, familiar with the daily lives of motorhome owners.

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CAMPING-CAR PARK is a multinational company" ✅ 5.

It's true, and we fully accept it.

Since our beginnings, we've grown with the ambition of facilitating motorhome accommodation on a European scale. We have opened several subsidiaries in Europe to support this vision.

This European dimension is a direct response to our customers' expectations: to be able to travel further afield while enjoying a secure, harmonized welcome, accessible in just a few clicks thanks to the Digital Pass.

Tomorrow, other European territories could welcome their own CAMPING-CAR PARK areas. Smooth, cross-border, hassle-free motorhome travel: that's the future we're building alongside you.

❌ 6. "They're just parking lots"

An unfair and outdated image!
Yes, some service areas are functional and located close to major roads - ideal for a quick stopover. But our network is also :

• Areas planted with trees and integrated into the local landscape,
  
  
• Areas close to natural, heritage or cultural sites,
  
  
• And above all, more 90 CAMPINGS de mon Villagewith :
  
  
  
  • Tent pitches,
    
    
  • Sanitary facilities,
    
    
  • Extensive services (laundry, bread, entertainment, etc.)

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In conclusion: a network designed for you, with complete freedom

At CAMPING-CAR PARK, we believe in self-sufficient, humane itinerant tourism that respects the local environment and makes life easier for travelers.
Our ambition is not to standardize, but to promote each region, each destination, in collaboration with local communities.

Whether you're on an impromptu weekend getaway or a European road trip, our digital solutions (booking, app, Digital Pass) and the the Pack'Privilège allow you to travel more freely, more often and with greater peace of mind.

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