Camping in France: Is the spirit gone?

According to France 24, France is reshaping its camping culture as the summer season begins. The country holds Europe's record for the most campsites, a tradition born from aristocratic leisure culture. Today, though, camping is caught between three worlds: traditional tents, comfortable bungalows, and RVs. The shift reflects a deeper tension: can camping's original spirit survive the pull toward modern creature comforts?

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