Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://gographicsoutput.com/video/ykuN1HBTSU5.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 [LzVbWTs6Q2p] Health Updated on August 05, 2026 EDT — Published on August 05, 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: BwFsYCUbWQx YnKRU1GfcCU 6hwUZyPRXPo RCIvhMSqB16 5vE7fDlf8KM UtFKJKwviut
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: BwFsYCUbWQx YnKRU1GfcCU 6hwUZyPRXPo RCIvhMSqB16 5vE7fDlf8KM UtFKJKwviut