Glénan Concept Cars
specialist in converted vans

Our history

Proud of our values as craftsmen and passionate about providing you with the best possible service, our history is rooted in the quality of the vehicles we build and the sincerity of our dealings with our customers.
Relisons ensemble les événements-clés de l’histoire de Glénan Concept Cars.

It all begins!
2002

It all begins!

Glénan Camping Cars was founded in a building belonging to Concarneau town hall. Its creator, a passionate and inventive man, fitted out vehicles to make holidays easy and stress-free.

The company becomes Glénan Concept Cars
2006

The company becomes Glénan Concept Cars

Given its success, the company changed its name and moved into new workshops in the Coat-Conq business park in Concarneau. The team grew and so did the range on offer.

HorizonVan 4, the van with craftsmanship
2009

HorizonVan 4, the van with craftsmanship

Based on Renault Trafic, HorizonVan is born with top-of-the-range equipment, clever features that make all the difference and always high-quality craftsmanship.

HorizonVan 5, designed for us, then for you
2010

HorizonVan 5, designed for us, then for you

We were the first to offer a vehicle with five real forward-facing seats, 3-point seatbelts and an Isofix system to meet the needs of families with three children. As users of our vehicles and listeners to our customers, innovation is our hallmark.

Recognition
2011

Recognition

HorizonVan performed in Paris for the first time. It was an immediate success. HorizonVanis much more than just a small van, it's a comfortable way to get away from it all.

Our customers, a community!
2012

Our customers, a community!

10 years of work rewarded and celebrated with our customers in June 2012, at the first Horizon eventVan Deiz!

The Glénan concept is also about shared trust.

Expansion
2013

Expansion

To welcome you even better, the company is expanding and creating an exhibition hall next to the production workshop in Concarneau.

A new look!
2015

A new look!

The arrival of the third-generation Renault Trafic marks a new turning point for the company. More modern, more stylish and better equipped than ever, HorizonVan is winning over more and more customers.

Innovation: our strength!
2016

Innovation: our strength!

Glénan develops, innovates and designs a new extra-flat roof made in Brittany, with a 180° panoramic opening. Committed to developing a local economy, the company relies on a number of partners in Brittany.

Our community is growing
2016

Our community is growing

2th HorizonVan Deiz in Guérande and its salt marshes.

There were over a hundred of us with 47 HorizonVan the oldest dating from 2007 and the most recent coming out of our workshops the day before. Being close to you, our customers, is a priority.

Still on a roll!
2017

Still on a roll!

Co-developing thermoformed trims and a new running board with a local partner, we continue to innovate and offer clever fittings that make daily life in the van easier, all in a well-cared-for, quality interior.

The passion is always there!
2018

The passion is always there!

3th HorizonVan Deiz in Cognac. Joyful gatherings where everyone shares their travel experiences and their desire to get away from it all.

Glénan turns the corner
2019

Glénan turns the corner

Major investment challenges and changes to standards were undertaken and met by the team. Thanks to the demanding work carried out with the French Ministry for Ecological Transition and UTAC, our vehicles have obtained European Community type-approval, demonstrating that they fully comply with the required technical specifications.

Adaptation and evolution: more options for you.
2020

Adaptation and evolution: more options for you.

Arrival of the new Renault Trafic phase 1′, 2L DCi engine, with the option of an automatic engine. We're adapting to change, and our layout is evolving too.
And HorizonVan gets the option you've all been waiting for: the water heater, linked to the large-capacity tank: 90 litres of clean water. And you can now enjoy optimum comfort with the external shower.

A second showroom
2021

A second showroom

Ever closer to our customers, we're opening a second showroom and sales outlet in March 2021 in Décines-Charpieu, near Lyon.

On the road!
2022

On the road!

Arrival of HorizonVan 2022 sur le nouveau Trafic phase 2. Nouvelles motorisations, nouvelle face avant, nouvelle planche de bord : de quoi ravir les adeptes de nos véhicules de loisir, en recherche d’une proposition de qualité pour s’évader et prendre la route.

The HorizonVan family expands
2023

The HorizonVan family expands

After more than 2 years of development, the iconic HorizonVan 4 and 5 have seen their interior design modernised and their functionalities enhanced. And the range is expanding with the arrival of HorizonVan UP, a modular van with 2 to 7 seats for short or long Trafic vehicles, which immediately found its audience.

A memorable Whitsun weekend!
2024

A memorable Whitsun weekend!

Head for the Périgord Noir for this 4th HorizonVan Deiz . Presentation of the 2024 range, discussions, a brazier, a visit to the Château de Castelnaud... More than just a Horizon meeting!VanThis day brings together a family united by the same passions: travelling and sharing their Horizon experience.Van.

A new showroom in Bordeaux
2024

A new showroom in Bordeaux

Just off the A10 motorway, in the new Cap Vert zone and in the immediate vicinity of Bordeaux, the new showroom is located at 7 rue Léon Morane, Mérignac. This location was chosen for its privileged geographical position and its accessibility for our customers in the South-West of France.

HorizonVan Black Edition, limited to 29 units
2025

HorizonVan Black Edition, limited to 29 units

The year 2025 was marked by the launch of our first collector's edition converted van, produced in just 29 units. The HorizonVan Black Edition, a fully-equipped version with a uniquely harmonious interior and a host of exclusive details that reflect the local roots of our company. A true success, this edition brings together all our expertise.