En Van Simone
The Van Life Festival in Auvergne
About En Van Simone
En Van Simone is the first festival dedicated to the world of vanlife in Auvergne. Held every spring at Camping du Mas in Issoire, this festive and friendly event brings together over 5,000 van travel enthusiasts for three days around a Nomad Expo Village with over 60 exhibitors, immersive workshops, masterclasses, concerts, and DJ sets. Created by CMONEVENT, the festival also offers a bivouac area for visitors with converted vehicles.
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En Van Simone: The Vanlife Gathering in Auvergne
En Van Simone is the first event dedicated to the world of vanlife in Auvergne. Created by CMONEVENT, this festival has quickly established itself as a must-attend event for lovers of van travel, freedom, and the outdoors. Held at Camping du Mas in Issoire, Puy-de-Dôme, it attracts over 5,000 visitors each year for a festive and inspiring weekend.
A Nomad Expo Village
At the heart of the festival, the Nomad Expo Village brings together over 60 exhibitors: van converters, sellers, renters, accessory suppliers, and service providers dedicated to vanlife. It's an opportunity to discover the latest trends in vehicle conversion, compare offers, and meet industry professionals.
Unique Experiences
The festival offers much more than an exhibition:
- Crafts, Services & Wellness Area with 5 to 10 local artisans
- Masterclasses and workshops on vanlife and nomadic travel
- Cinema Area with films dedicated to vanlife
- Concerts and DJ sets on both evenings of the festival
- Foodtrucks and bar for refreshments on site
The Bivouac Area
One of the festival's unique features is its bivouac area, allowing visitors arriving by van or converted vehicle to park and sleep on-site. In 2025, over 550 people in bivouac across 270 vehicles enjoyed this immersive experience. The bivouac area creates a true ephemeral community of vanlifers sharing their common passion.
A Growing Festival
Building on its success in Auvergne, the En Van Simone festival is expanding with a second edition in Stella Plage, on the Côte d'Opale, thus broadening its reach across France.
En Van Simone — edition 2026
The 4th edition of En Van Simone will be held from April 17th to 19th, 2026, at Camping du Mas in Issoire. The vanlife festival continues its growth with a Nomad Expo Village, workshops, concerts, and a bivouac area. The full program will be unveiled in early 2026.
4th Edition - April 17th to 19th, 2026
En Van Simone returns for its 4th edition from April 17th to 19th, 2026, at Camping du Mas in Issoire. The festival continues to grow and offer a complete experience around the world of vanlife: Nomad Expo Village, workshops, masterclasses, concerts, and bivouac. The detailed program will be announced on the official website.
Highlights En Van Simone 2026
To Remember for 2026
- Dates: April 17th to 19th, 2026
- 4th edition of the festival
- Nomad Expo Village with over 60 exhibitors
- Bivouac area for vanlifers
Prices En Van Simone 2026
Practical information — En Van Simone
Practical Information
Access and Transport
By car: Issoire is accessible via the A75 from Clermont-Ferrand (approx. 35 minutes) and from the south (Montpellier, Béziers). Camping du Mas is located near the town center of Issoire. Follow the "En Van Simone" signage upon arrival.
By train: Issoire SNCF station is served by TER Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes trains from Clermont-Ferrand. From the station, Camping du Mas is accessible on foot or by shuttle.
Festival Venue
The festival takes place at Camping du Mas, Issoire, 63500.
Ticketing
3-day festival pass: €3 online presale / €5 on-site. Free for under 18s. Tickets are available on Billetweb.
Bivouac
3-day bivouac pass (Friday to Sunday): €40 per vehicle presale (€50 full price). 2-day bivouac pass (Saturday and Sunday): €30 per vehicle presale (€40 full price). The bivouac pass includes parking and accommodation in a converted vehicle on the site.
Food and Drink
Foodtrucks and a bar are set up on the festival site. A varied offering for refreshments throughout the event.
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Camping du Mas
Camping du Mas, 63500 Issoire