Events

Christmas bonus 2026: payment and eligibility conditions

The Christmas bonus will be paid in December 2026 to households receiving RSA, ASS or AER, i.e. about 2.2 million French people.

Single parenthood: a single mother creates an association against precariousness

A single mother for ten years, Olivia Barreau founded the association Moi & mes enfants to fight precariousness and isolation of single-parent families, and is organizing a summer university dedicated to this topic.

Ghisonaccia: 43 blood bags collected during a drive

A blood drive organized on November 10, 2026 at the Ghisonaccia community hall collected 43 bags from 46 donors, including two new ones.

Gendarmes mobilized for Hazebrouck Cœur de Flandre SPA

Gendarmes in the Hazebrouck area are mobilizing for the local SPA for animals without families.

Profile of a host family in Erchin, in the Nord department

In the Nord department, 555 elderly or disabled people live with host families. Close-up on an Erchin family hosting three people.

La Baule: villa under renovation collapses, damage to neighboring house

A seaside villa under renovation collapsed on the evening of November 11, 2026 in La Baule, seriously damaging the neighboring house. No injuries are reported.

House fire in Biarritz caused by electric motorcycle battery

In the night of November 11 to 12, 2026, a faulty electric motorcycle battery is suspected of having caused a house fire in Biarritz. A dozen firefighters were deployed.

The Foulée vétiéglisoise run linked to World Prematurity Day

The municipality of Vieille-Église is hosting a solidarity run on Sunday associated with World Prematurity Day.

Book reveals Guy Marchand's role with the DGSE

According to a book, actor Guy Marchand allegedly hosted agents of the DGSE's action service at his home in southern France.

Lille: AMPM store closes in Old Lille

The AMPM store in Old Lille is closing its doors, its manager citing a wish to relocate elsewhere in the city.

Obesity: a study confirms the limits of BMI

A new scientific study recommends combining body mass index with other measurements such as waist circumference to better diagnose obesity.

National recall of cordon bleus sold at E.Leclerc

A batch of cordon bleus sold in E.Leclerc stores across France is being recalled via the Rappel Conso platform, which advises against consuming it.

Bihorel: Nocturnes Bihorellaises return on December 11

The Place de l'Église Notre-Dame-des-Anges in Bihorel will host the 11th edition of the Nocturnes Bihorellaises on December 11, 2026, a Christmas market bringing together artisans and creators.

Arbora Lumina at Domaine d'Harcourt: €5.8 million invested and 68,184 visitors

The light trail Arbora Lumina, installed in the arboretum of Domaine d'Harcourt (Eure), shows €5.8 million invested over five years and 68,184 visitors.

Géothermie : des projets de chauffage et de rafraîchissement en Île-de-France

À Saint-Maur-des-Fossés, Paris et Nanterre, des collectivités misent sur la géothermie pour chauffer l'hiver et rafraîchir l'été. Ces projets illustrent la montée de cette énergie dans les bâtiments publics et collectifs.

2027 presidential election: how candidate security is being prepared

Ahead of the 2027 presidential election, protection measures for candidates, including Marine Le Pen and Éric Zemmour, are being organized, with the mayor of Orléans saying he wants to avoid 'chaos'.

Dermatologist shortage: a patient describes his difficulties

A patient recounts having to make two hundred phone calls to get an appointment with a dermatologist, illustrating the shortage of specialists in France.

Millau: naming of streets and facilities sparks debate

The municipality of Millau must name about ten streets and public buildings; the majority's proposals, including women's names, are not unanimous.

Nice: armed gang sentenced for violence against a lookout

The Nice criminal court sentenced four men to four and five years in prison following a violent incident that took place on July 13, 2024 in eastern Nice.

Aytré: town hall urges vigilance after fraudulent calls

The town of Aytré warns residents against fraudulent phone calls reported in the municipality.

A mobile hairdresser travels isolated villages with his truck-salon

A hairdresser has converted his truck into a hair salon to visit isolated villages and offer his services there.

Gevrey-Chambertin: new fire and rescue center under construction

A new fire and rescue center is under construction in Gevrey-Chambertin, representing an investment of three million euros.

Orange launches a new app for its subscribers

Orange announces the launch of a new application aimed at its subscribers and non-subscribers starting from 19 November, potentially affecting 7 million customers.

La Réunion : Jean-Hugues Ratenon resigns from the regional council

The MP Jean-Hugues Ratenon is giving up his mandate as regional councilor due to rules on the accumulation of mandates. Marcelle Puy is expected to succeed him.

The low-emission zone of the European Metropolitan Area of Lille under scrutiny

BFM Nord et Vous reviews the existence and rules of the low-emission zone in the European Metropolitan Area of Lille.

An illegal junkyard poisons daily life for residents in Loire-Atlantique

Despite a notice to clean up the site issued in 2013, an illegal junkyard remains operational in Loire-Atlantique, degrading residents' living environment.

A pop-up shop for figurines and Pokémon cards opens in the city centre

Romain Lièvre's company Buny Collect is setting up in a pop-up shop in the city centre until November 16, with manga figurines and Pokémon and One Piece cards.

A photo book in tribute to the French photojournalist killed in Ukraine

A book published on November 12 pays tribute to the work of Antoni Lallican, French photojournalist killed in Ukraine, and bears witness to the destruction of Ukrainian villages.

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Strasbourg: opening of an Aux Merveilleux de Fred shop

The pastry chain Aux Merveilleux de Fred opens its 47th French store on Friday, November 6, in Strasbourg, at Place Broglie.