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Summer 2025: CAMPING-CAR PARK gets even busier
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2/9/2025

Summer 2025: CAMPING-CAR PARK gets even busier

Despite capricious weather and a sometimes tense international context, the summer of 2025 was one of freedom, encounters and discovery for thousands of motorhome travelers. The CAMPING-CAR PARK network recorded a +10% increase in visitor numbers compared to 2024, with over 1.3 million overnight stays between July 1 and August 25. Here's a look back at your favorite stopovers and the regions you explored this summer, aboard your motorhome, camper van or van.

Choice stops on the road to summer

It's hard to resist the call of the New Aquitaine With 341,378 overnight stays, Nouvelle-Aquitaine tops the list of preferred destinations, and has won over many motorhome owners thanks to its diversity of landscapes, from the Atlantic coast to vineyards and picturesque villages. The region's well-spread campsites are ideal for taking a break, emptying and filling tanks, or spending the night in complete peace of mind.

On your summer itinerary, you also enjoyed the Occitanie region, with 157,573 overnight stays. Whether on the road to the beaches or in the heart of the Cathar lands, the network's stopover areas enabled you to travel in complete autonomy, with the comfort of 24-hour service.

L'Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes topped the podium with 148,253 overnight stays: a breath of fresh air for campervanners in search of nature and fresh air. Parking lots close to lakes and mountain peaks were a big hit with touring enthusiasts.

Brittany seduces, the North surprises

You had planned to point the compass towards Brittany ? Many of you stopped off there! With 133,395 overnight stays, the region recorded a 16.7% increase. You loved its waterside areas, picturesque ports, local markets and well-designed motorhome sites. And let's not forget the crêpes after a good walk along the coast!

In the Pays de la Loiredespite a slight drop, 135,193 overnight stays were recorded. The region remains a pleasant stopover, with cultural visits, the beaches of the Vendée and practical stops to recharge your batteries, both literally and figuratively.

And what a surprise in the northern regions! The Hauts-de-France climbed with +38% in visitor numbers, followed by Normandie (+28%) and the Grand Est (+20 %). Many of you, especially travelers from Belgium, d'Germany or the Netherlandshave discovered or rediscovered these destinations, appreciating the well-placed areas, often close to major historical or natural sites.

Travel freely, but never alone: CAMPING-CAR PARK services

If more and more of you are taking to the road for a touring vacation, it's also because the CAMPING-CAR PARK network makes life easier on the road. With over 600 stopover areas and communal campsites throughout France and Europe, you're guaranteed to find a suitable stopover for your leisure vehicle.

Thanks to your Access Card or Digital Passyou can move freely from one area to another, 24 hours a day, and benefit from discounts and good deals in local shops, a great way to support local communities and save money at the same time.

And for even greater peace of mind, the Pack'Privilèges allows you to book your pitches in advance, with a guaranteed place on arrival, even in high season, and a free cancellation option for up to 48 hours. A real plus when you want to keep your itinerary free of stress.

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Jean-Alexis Lemieux
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