Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://gographicsoutput.com/video/UZpcavxeWNh.html Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Camping in France: From cheap and cheerful to glamping • FRANCE 24 English [75pIXeBFcBr] Health Updated on August 07, 2026 EDT — Published on August 07, 2026 EDT This week, with the summer holidays upon us, we're going #camping! There are nearly 8,000 campsites in #France, with close to 900,000 separate spots to pitch a tent. The love affair between the French and this cheap but cheerful form of holiday has a long history – we take a closer look. There's also been a recent surge in sales of #campingcars, with more than 500,000 such vehicles now in circulation in France. They allow the owner to hit the open road and the sack in the very same space. Subscribe to France 24 now: FRANCE 24 live news stream: all the latest news 24/7 Visit our website: Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Like us on Facebook: Follow us on Twitter: tzHoPbd7v6h ImFkaYbICgO kYAorQy0BHI 4dXf8l74X6X
This week, with the summer holidays upon us, we're going #camping! There are nearly 8,000 campsites in #France, with close to 900,000 separate spots to pitch a tent. The love affair between the French and this cheap but cheerful form of holiday has a long history – we take a closer look. There's also been a recent surge in sales of #campingcars, with more than 500,000 such vehicles now in circulation in France. They allow the owner to hit the open road and the sack in the very same space. Subscribe to France 24 now: FRANCE 24 live news stream: all the latest news 24/7 Visit our website: Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Like us on Facebook: Follow us on Twitter: tzHoPbd7v6h ImFkaYbICgO kYAorQy0BHI 4dXf8l74X6X