Le camping c’est Trigano ! Dive into our history
1920 - 1936
Launch of the Trigano père et fils business.
Trade in canvas and tents. Great success of the Canadian tent with the start of paid holidays for employees in France.
1965 - 1971
Diversification
Trigano manufactures tents and acquires the Caravelair factory and brand.
1981
François Feuillet
Due to financial difficulties, Crédit Lyonnais took control of Trigano in 1974.
François Feuillet joined Trigano in 1981.
The company was privatised a few years later, in 1987.
1984
First motorhomes
Production of motorhomes under the Chausson brand and launch of the Challenger brand 1 year later.
1998
Initial public offering (IPO) & acquisition of Autostar
1999
Acquisitions of Caravans International, Roller Team and Auto Trail
2002
Acquisitions of Benimar
2004
Acquisition of Périgord VDL
2005
Acquisition d’Eura Mobil
2013
Acquisition of McLouis, Elnagh and Mobilvetta
2015
Acquisition of the Rimor and XGO motorhome brands
2017
Acquisition of Adria and Auto-Sleepers
2021
Launch of Vans Panama
2023
Creation of the Libertium dealership network
With 70 sales outlets, Libertium is Europe’s leading distributor of leisure vehicles.
2024