Roulottes , Vardos & Workman's Wagons
Living Wagon at Ferme de Folie . France ' 98
Showman's (forain) or Workman's Living Wagon on Solid Tyres .
Seen 15.8.98 La Motte St. Heray (79) Deux Sevres . France .
French Gypsies Vardo . St.Flour Yard . France ' 95
Wooden Wheeled Vardo . St. Flour .
Seen 22.6.95 D990 St.Fleur (15) Cantal . France . Sat rotting in an antiques yard ..
French Gypsies Vardo . St.Flour Yard . France ' 95
Rear of French Vardo in St.Fleur Brocante .
Seen 22.6.95 D990 St. Fleur (15) Cantal . France . Probably destined to end up as a garden ornament for rich types ? .
Solid Tyred Forain Vardo .La Sone Yard. France'95
Ex-Forain or Circus Wagon on Solid Tyres .
Seen 1.7.95 La Sone (26) Drome . France . This wagon was later sold for preservation .
Ex-Workman's Living Wagon . France ' 95
Forain or Workman's Wagon in Mandeure .
Seen 10.7.95 Mandeure (25) Doubs . France . Possibly last used by roadmenders & towed behind a road roller ? . But also a traditional forain / showman's style .
Theatre Group's Wagon at Aurillac . France ' 96
Restored Wagon at Aurillac Festival .
Seen 9.96 Aurillac (15) Cantal . France . Doubt if this was used for travelling full time ? towed behind a van .
Blacksmith's Wagon at Chinon . France ' 99
Horsedrawn Blacksmith & His Wagon .
Seen 7.8.99 Chinon (37) I & Loire . France . I didn't see any evidence of his self-claimed occupation , but did see his hunting rife !
Horsedrawn Gypsy Kids at Chinon . France 1999
4 Manouche Kids & Lasneau Wagon
Seen 7.8.99 Chinon (37) I & Loire . They wanted to pose in every shot .. family group of 5 Lasneau Roulottes & Manouche basket weavers .
Horse Drawn Manouche Camp At Chinon . France 1999
Horse-drawn Lasneau Wagons
Seen 7.8.99 Chinon (37) Indre & Loire . France . A group of Manouche Basket weaver's in 5 wagons .
Solid Tyred Workmans Wagon in Dufresne Collection
Workman's Wagon . Ex-Bouroin Chausse .
Seen 6.8.99 Dufresne Collection . Azay le Rideau (37) Indre & Loire . France . Towed behind a steam or diesel road roller ?
Home Made Wagon near Le Vegan 1999
DIY Bow-top Style Wagon
Seen 22.12.99 Caledon . Col du Mouzoul . (30) Gard . France . Used by hippy types ..
French Horse Drawn Gypsies in Langeac . 2000
Leading Lasneau Roulotte Of 5 .
Seen 1.8.00 Langeac (43) H. Loire . France
French Horse Drawn Gypsies in Langeac . 2000
2nd Lasneau Roulotte in Group of 5 .
Seen 1.8.00 Langeac (43) H. Loire . France .
French Horse Drawn Gypsies in Langeac . 2000
Girls & Poneys On Open Wagon .
Seen 1.8.00 Langeac (43) H. Loire . France . They were staring at a group of caravan gypsies .
French Horse Drawn Gypsies in Langeac . 2000
Lasneau Roulotte in Midday Convoy
Seen 1.8.00 Langeac (43) H.Loire . France . The horse has been fitted with practical fly covers on its ears .
Solid Tyred Workmans Wagon .Centre Emile Pico 2000
Workmans Wagon Towed By Pihoeé Tricycle Diesel Road Roller .
Seen 30.9.00 Centre Emile Picot . Mallemort (13) B.D.R. France . Collection now dispersed .
Laurent & Chris's Bowtop at Arles . 2001
Laurent was helped by jim Lacey to build this french bowtop .
Seen 8.11.01 Arles (13) BDR . France . After they aquired two ex forain wagons it became their daughter's bedroom .
Laurent & Chris's Notin at Arles . 2001
c(1940)s Notin . Ex-Forain Living Van .
Seen 7.11.01 Arles (13) BDR. France . Laurent refitted the inside & painted the outside .
Roulotte 'Carmagoise' in Arles . 2001
Replica Camargue Style Wagon .
Seen 7.11.01 Arles (13) BDR. France . Laurent made this for a local association . Tony Gatlif used similar ones in his 2010 film 'Liberty' .
Creped Roulotte at St. Remy de Provence . 2002
Ex-Workman's Living Van .
Seen 11.1.02 St. Remy de Provence (13) BDR. France . Much transformed from its original condition ! One axle changed to tyres & exterior creped !!
Manouch's Roulotte at St. Remy de Provence 2002
Traditional Style Wooden Wagon .
Seen 11.1.02 St. Remy de Provence (13) BDR. france .
Ex-Showman's Wagon at St. Remy de Provence . 2002
P. Muller . Forain . Ain Region's Old Wagon .
Seen 11.1.02 St. Remy De Provence (13) BDR. France .
Ex-Showman's Wagon at St. Remy de Provence . 2002
Ex-Showman's Living Van
Seen 11.1.02 St. Remy De Provence (13) BDR. france .
Ex-Circus Living Van at Mas Appoline . 2002
Ex-Circus Living Van .
Seen 12.1.02 Mas Appoline . Montcalm (13) BDR. France . Joe Waeldecle's Collection .
Ex-Forain Living Van at Mas Appoline . 2002
Ex-Forain Living Van .
Seen 12.1.02 Mas Appoline . Montcalm (13) BDR. France . Joe Waeldele's Collection .
Manooch's Roulotte at Mas Appoline 2002
Manouch's Ex-Wagon .
Seen 12.1.02 Mas Appoline . Montcalm (13) BDR. france . Joe Waeldele's collection .
Belgium Fairground Chip Van at Mas Appoline . 2002
Ex-Belgium Fairground Chip Wagon .
Seen 12.1.02 Mas Appoline . Montcalm (13) BDR. France . Joe Waeldele's collection .
Jim Lacy built wagon at Mas Appoline . 2002
Velux Skylight Wagon !
Seen 12.1.02 Mas Appoline . Montcalm (13) BDR. france . Joe Waeldele's collection .
Jim Lacy Built Wagon at Mas Appoline . 2002
Jim's Ex-Home ..
Seen 12.1.02 Mas Appoline . Montcalm (13) BDR. France . Jim sold this when skint .. Joe Waeldele 's collection .
Jim's Bonsai Bow Top at Mas Appoline . 2002
Jim's Miniature Bow Top !
Seen 12.1.02 Mas Appoline . Montcalm (13) BDR. France . Joe Waeldele's Collection .
Rotton Roulotte at Aigues Mortes . 2002
Saved for Preservation .. !!
Seen 12.1.02 Aigues Mortes (13) BDR. France .
Gautier's Ex-Forain Living Van . Arles . 2002
J. Martin . Forain . Paris .c(1950)s Ex-Living Van .
Seen 7.12.02 Arles (13) BDR . France . Sold to Gautier by Joe Waeldeze .
Ex-Manoouch's Living Van . Arles . 2002
Wooden Horse Drawn Wagon .
Seen 24.12.02 Arles . (13) BDR . France . Laurent restored this for his banker .. who then left it in a nearby car sales yard for ages ..
Laurent & Chris's Notin . Arles . 2003
pre(1940)s Notin . Ex-Forain Living Van . No.75.
Seen 13.1,03 Arles .(13) BDR. France . Laurent restored this to be their main living quaters , later changed to bedroom when 2nd wagon restored .
Scampion Bouglione's Ex-Living Van . Pont de Crau
(1950)'s Sampion Bouglione's , Later (1979-85) Claudy Renotte's ..
Seen 10.1.03 Pont de Crau (13) BDR. France . Claudy rented the Albert Rancy name for his circus run with James Carrington . Roulotte later saved but never restored ??
Living Van Near Eyragues . 2003
Ex-Circus ? Living Van .
Seen 10.1.03 Eyragues (13) BDR. France .
Laurent & Chris's Assomption Waggon . Arles 2002
Ex-Showman's Assomption Living Van .
Seen 20.12.02 Arles (13) BDR . France . Later restored to be their living quaters .
Artist's Own Built Roulotte . St. Marie de la Mer
Camargue Style Wagon .
Seen 9.2.03 St. Marie de la Mer (13) BDR. France . Part of a private collection now closed .
Gypsy Wagon in St Marie de la Mer Collection .
Traditonal Horse Drawn Wagon .
Seen 9.2.03 St. Marie de la Mer (13) BDR. France . Collection closed now ..
Horse Drawn Wagon in St. Marie de la Mer . 2003
Restored Lasneau Wagon in Private Collection .
Seen 9.2.03 St. Marie de la Mer (13) BDR. France . Closed down in 2004 ..
Jim's Bow Top in St. Marie de la Mer . 2003
Jim Lacey Built This for Private Collection .
Seen 9.2.03 St. Marie de le Mer (13) BDR. France . Collection now closed , wagon was rotton as Jim used pine !
German Families Living Van . Arles . 2003
Ex-German Workman's Living Van .
Seen 16.4.03 Arles (13) BDR. France . The family towed this with a Fendt tractor & were heading home after 11 months in s. europe .
Yan's Bow Top in Arles . 2003
Yan's Fjord Horse & Self Built Wagon .
Seen 26.4.03 Arles (13) BDR. France . Yan left Holland in the late '70's to go horsedrawn across s. europe .
Belgium ? Showman's in Arles . 2003
Mollycrofted Wooden Forain Living Van .
Seen 9.5.03 El Patio . Arles (13) BDR. France . One of many wagons on Chico's land .
Jim's Dismountable Wagon in Arles . 2003
Reading Style Wagon at El Patio .
Seen 9.5.03 Arles (13) BDR. France . Sold to Chico & co .
Jim & Wagon at El Patio . Arles . 2003
Traditional Lasneau French Horse Drawn Wagon .
Seen 9.5.03 Arles (13) BDR. France . Chico & the Gypises place , with wagons used as backdrop to musical events .
Lasneau Wagon at El Patio . Arles . 2003
French Lasneau Horse Drawn Wagon
Seen 9.5.03 Arles (13) BDR. France . Part of the stage props for Chico & Co's musical events .
El Patio's Ticket Office . Arles . 2003
Laurent Built This for Chico & The Gypsies .
Seen 9.5.03 Arles (13) BDR. France .
Ex-Forain Living Van at El Patio . Arles . 2003
(1950)'s Forain Living Van .
Seen 9.5.03 Arles (13) BDR. France .
Wagon at El Patio . Arles . 2003
French Gypsy Wagon .
Seen 9.5.03 Arles (13) BDR. France .
Camargue Gyspy Wagon in St. Marie de la Mer . 2003
Horse Drawn Wagon in Private Collection .
Seen 9.2.03 St. Marie de la Mer (13) BDR. France . Closed in 2004 , not sure where the exhibits ended up ? .
English Owned Shoman's in Arles . 2003
Stored Near Limoges , In Arles For Repairs .
Seen 18.11.03 Arles (13) BDR. France . Jim & Laurent had to rebuild some of the mollycroft and repaint it .
4m Roulotte Built By Laurent . Arles . 2003
4m Long Roulotte .
Seen 9.12.03 Arles (13) BDR. France . Another of Laurent's creations , destined to be a garden ornament , guest bedroom ..
Laurent's Latest Ready For Delivery . Arles 2004
First 6m Long Roulotte Ready For Delivery .
Seen 23.1.04 Arles (13) BDR. France .
4**** Hotel Roulotte in Lourmarin . 2004
One of 2 Built By Laurent .
Seen 4.2.04 Lourmarin (84) Vaucluse . France . $$$ Bedroom / dayroom unit in posh hotel grounds . Which needed wooden planking protecting with galvanised sheeting .
4**** Hotel Roulotte in Lourmarin . 2004
2nd Posh Bedroom in Hotel Grounds .
Seen 4.2.04 Lourmarin (84) Vaucluse . France . Also in need of cladding to protect its planking .. 200Eur/ night !
Cirque Florilegio in Nimes . 2004
Ornate Living Van in Darix Togni's Italien Cirque Florilegio .
Seen 10.2.04 Nimes (30) Gard . France .
1930's Living Van in Perpignan . 2004
c(1936-7) Showman's Wooden , Solid Tyred Living Van . Clad in Duralumin post WW2 .
Seen 20.4.04 Polygone Ind. Est. Perpignan (66) Pyrénées Oriental . France .
Jim's Roulotte in Arles . 2002
Nicley restored , but flooded 2x !
Seen 3.1.02 Arles (13) BDR. France . Jim got fed up with drying his home out so sold it !
Gypsy's Roulotte at Tournon . 2004
Self Built Wagon .
Seen 6.7.04 Tournon (07) Ardeche . France .
Forain Roulotte at Tounon . 2004
Roulotte With Covered Balcony .
Seen 10.7.04 Tournon (07) Ardeche . France .
Laurent & Chris's Assomption . Arles . 2005
Ex-Circus Assomption Living Van .
Seen 23.2.05 Arles (13) BDR. France . They'd spent many hours renovating the original structure and creating a living space inside .
Laurent & Chris's Assomption . Arles . 2005
Ex-Circus Assomption Living Van .
Seen 23.2.05 Arles (13) BDR. France .
Laurent & Chris's Assomption . Arles . 2005
Living Room Inside Ex-Circus Living Van .
Seen 23.2.05 Arles (13) BDR. France . Completely refitted by Laurent .
Irish Built Horsedrawn Wagon in Arles . 2005
Traditional Exterior , Camping Car Interior !
Seen 27.2.05 Arles (13) BDR. France . Now owned by a retired Dutch couple who exagerated by using two Percerons to tow it !
4m Wagon for Mr. Espinouse by Laurent . Arles 2005
One of the rare wagons destined to be a travelling home .
Seen 2.3.05 Arles (13) BDR. France . Having been born in a wagon Espinouse wanted to end his days in one ..but insitsed on attaching the satelite dish on the back !
Cirque Zavatta in Avignon . 2005
Living Wagon For Member of Cirque Zavatta .
Seen 17.3.05 Avignon (84) Vaucluse . France .
Pont Du Chateau Wagon at Avignon Expo. 2005
Replica Pont Du Chateau . Horse Drawn Wagon .
Seen 18.3.05 Avignon (84) Vaucluse . Only the chassis is original , Petit Jean Moreau had a replica body bulit for his 'gypsy entertainment ' business .
Laurent's 6m Roulotte For Cirque Romanes . 2005
6m Office Roulotte . Cirque Romanes .
Seen 15.4.05 Arles (13) BDR. France .
Forain Roulotte . Bernis . 2005
Forain Roulotte
Seen 2.5.05 Bernis (30) Nimes . France .
Forain Roulotte . Bernis . 2005
Decrepit Forain Roulotte .
Seen 2.5.05 Bernis (30) Gard . France .
Forain Roulotte . Bernis . 2005
Roulotte in Marmey's Yard
Seen 2.5.05 Bernis (30) Gard . France .
Forain Roulotte near Parignargues . 2005
Ex-Forain Living Van .
Seen 5.5.05 Auberge 'les Portes de Camargue (30) Gard . France .
Circus Living Van . Stored in Donzere . 2006
Circus Living Van . Cie Colporter .
Seen 6.3.06 Donzere (26) Drome . France .
Ollie & Katerine's Roulotte at Arles . 2005
Ex-Belgium Showman's Roulotte .
Seen 8.3.05 Arles (13) BDR. France . Now owned by a french circus couple near Malaucene (84) .
Wooden Wheeled Workmans Wagon . Retro Machines .
Workmans Living Van .
Seen 25.8.07 Cordelle (42) Loire . France . This would've provided living accomodation for mobile road menders etc & towed behind a road roller .
Roulotte in Autosur . Meyol Ind. Est. Montelimar .
Self Built Wagon By Autosur Manager .
Seen 18.1.08 Montelimar (26) Drome . France .
Dianne's Showmans . Arles . 2008
Northern & Southern Built Wagon .
Seen 27.2.08 Ales (30) Gard . France .
Gerard & Martine's Self Built Roulotte . Malaucene
12Ton Roulotte On Agricultural 3 Axle Chassis !
Seen 9.5.08 Malaucene (84) Vaucluse . France . Gerard sells Valtra tractors so uses the demonstration models to tow their home with !
Gerard & Martine's Self Built Roulotte . Malaucene
Gerard's Delire !
Seen 9.5.08 Malaucene (84) Vaucluse . France .
Gerard & Martine's Self Built Roulotte . Malaucene
Valtra Tractor & 12 Ton Roulotte .
Seen 9.5.08 Malaucene (84) Vaucluse . France . Gerard sells the tractors so uses the demonstration models to tow their home , which he built on a 3 axle farm trailer .
Bizz'art Roulotte . Alex . 2008
Roulotte used by performing artist .
Seen 5.7.08 Alex (26) Drome . France . Bizzart are a semi-nomadic travelling theatre group .
Bizz'art Roulotte . Alex . 2008
Open Framed Wagon .
Seen 5.7.08 Alex (26) Drome . Framce . Part of the nomadic Bizz'art troupe .
Bizz'art Roulotte . Alex . 2008
One Of The Travelling Arts Group .
Seen 5.7.08 Alex (26) Drome . France .
Bizz'art Roulotte . Alex . 2008
Horsedrawn Wagon .
Seen 5.7.08 Alex (26) Drome . France .
Bizz'art Roulotte . Alex . 2008
Open sided roulotte
Seen 5.7.08 Alex (26) Drome . France .
Bizz'art Roulotte . Alex . 2008
Performer's Wagon
Seen 5.7.08 Alex (26) Drome . France . Nomadic theatre / performance group .
Bizz'art Roulotte . Alex . 2008
Bizz'art's Horsedrawn Bar .
Seen 5.7.08 Alex (26) Drome . France .
Robion Roulottes . 2009
Roulotte 'Mobile Home'
Seen 11.12.09 Robion (84) Vaucluse . France .
Robion Roulottes . 2009
Roulotte ' Mobile Home '
Seen 11.12.09 Robion (84) Vaucluse . France .
Robion Roulottes . 2009
Roulotte 'Midi' .
Seen 11.12.09 Robion (84) Vaucluse . France .
Robion Roulottes . 2009
Roulotte 'Midi' .
Seen 11.12.09 Robion (84) Vaucluse . France .
Robion Roulottes . 2009
Market Stall Roulotte .
Seen 11.12.09 Robion (84) Vaucluse . France .
Well's family Watford Showman's . Ferte Alais 2011
(1947) Watford Carriage Co.
Seen 28.5.11 Ferte Alais (91) Essonne . France . 1st used by Ayers family , then Bob Rose , Whitchurch ..1976 bought by Brian Wells & restored .
Roulotte Towed By Citroen U23 . Ferte Alais 2011
Modern Lasneau Style Waggon
Seen 28.5.11 Ferte Alais (91) Essonne . France .
Roulotte Au 'Bois De France Yard . Martignargues
Tractor Drawn Roulotte
Seen 11.2013 Martignargues (30) Gard . France
Roulotte Au 'Bois De France Yard . Martignargues
Front Of Tractor Drawn Roulotte
Seen 11.2013 Martignargues (30) Gard . France .
Roulotte Au 'Bois De France Yard . Martignargues
Tractor Drawn Roulotte
Seen 11.2013 Martignargues (30) Gard . France
Tourist Roulotte Near Guesson 2015
Woodland Setting For Roulotte - Gite .
Seen 2015 (12) Aveyron . France
Tourist Roulotte Near Guesson 2015
Gite In Woodland .
Seen 2015 (12) Aveyron . France
Juan's Wagon At Saturagues . 2015
Self-built 2 Horse Wagon .
Seen 2015 (30) Gard . France
Juan's Wagon At Saturagues . 2015
Self-built 2 Horse Wagon .
Seen 2015 (30) Gard . France
Juan's Wagon At Saturagues . 2015
Self-Built Wagon . 2 Horses .
Seen 2015 (30) Gard . France
La Piste Aux Etoiles . Castres 2017
3 Axle With Pull Out Sides .
Seen 2017 (81) Tarn . France
La Piste Aux Etoiles . Castres 2017
3 Axle & Pull Out Sides .
Seen 2017 (81) Tarn . France
La Piste Aux Etoiles . Castres 2017
Twin Axle Drawbar Living Van .
Seen 2017 (81) Tarn . France
Draw Bar Roulotte . Romano Grai . Volx . France
Ex-Circus Roulotte .
Seen 2018 Volx (04) Alpes H. Provence . France . Sat on an abandoned horse riding center .
Dutch Tracter Drawn Roulotte . Arles 2005
John Deere 920 & Roulotte
Seen 2005 Arles (13) France
Dutch Tracter Drawn Roulotte . Arles 2005
John Deere 920 & Roulotte
Seen 2005 Arles (13) France
Dutch Tracter Drawn Roulotte . Arles 2005
John Deere 920 & Roulotte
Seen 2005 Arles (13) France
'Roulotte Papillotte' Arles 2005
Dutch Owned Roulotte
Seen 2005 Arles (13) France
'Roulotte Papillotte' Arles 2005
Dutch Owned Roulotte
Seen 2005 Arles (13) France