In many towns, welcoming motorhome owners has long been spontaneous and unstructured, with improvised parking, limited infrastructure and low visibility. This was the case in Le Pertre, in Ille-et-Vilaine. Today, everything has changed. Its mayor, Aurélien Thébert, says: "Before the Camping-Car Park area, motorhomes were scattered all over the place. Now we have a dedicated, well-integrated and welcoming site." The result is better traffic management, happier residents and a revitalised tourist industry, including visitors from abroad. Fabrezan is following the same path. For its mayor, Isabelle Géa, "a site open all year round attracts a loyal clientele, who make the most of the village's shops".
Far more than just a parking area, a well-designed site quickly becomes a real source of income for the local authority. In Noirmoutier-en-l'Île, the figures speak for themselves: "Before our partnership with CAMPING-CAR PARK, the site brought in around 100,000 euros. Today, between 180,000 and 200,000 euros are paid back to the local authority each year," says mayor Yan Balat. Thanks to some of this income, they have been able to restore the castle, modernise schools and renovate public spaces. In Fabrezan, the choice of a modern site has avoided the need for major works to bring the old municipal campsite up to standard.
The impact of CAMPING-CAR PARK sites extends far beyond municipal management. The Camping-Car Park site in Fabrezan is ideally located in the heart of the village. "Shopkeepers are delighted: motorhome owners stop, spend money and enjoy the restaurants, cafés and grocery shops, and residents recognise that this model works better than the old campsite," explains Isabelle Géa. The visibility offered by the network also plays a key role. Aurélien Thébert says: "Digital referencing increases the notoriety of our town, and this is clearly reflected in visitor numbers."
CAMPING-CAR PARK is a private company, and as such, it makes a profit. But our model is based on a fair distribution of the revenue generated: two-thirds of the revenue is returned to the partner local authorities. This split not only covers operating costs, but also provides tangible funding for local projects. For our part, we keep a third of the revenue, which enables us to continue investing, innovating and improving the experience of our users and local authorities alike. It's a virtuous circle, where everyone benefits.
Elected officials also welcome the support offered by CAMPING-CAR PARK. "For a small town like ours, managing a site on our own would have been complicated. The partnership has given us access to a readily available contact person, real support and a professional service," says the mayor of Fabrezan. The local site, designed with an ecological approach, without tarmac, promotes soil permeability and is part of a sustainable approach, combining traveller comfort and respect for the environment.
At each stop on a CAMPING-CAR PARK site, you are actively supporting the towns you pass through. These convenient stops contribute to the renovation of heritage, support local businesses and the development of sustainable facilities. Thanks to the Digital Pass, you can freely access more than 500 areas 24/7, all year round. And with the Privilege Pack, you can book your pitch with complete peace of mind. Travelling with CAMPING-CAR PARK means choosing freedom... and local solidarity.
