Events

In Pas-de-Calais, battery gigafactory holds hopes for French automotive industry

A massive electric car battery plant in Pas-de-Calais aims to compete with China, while the nearby closure of an internal combustion engine site illustrates the difficulties of industrial transition.

Three injured in a traffic accident on the Mourillon promenade in Toulon

On Wednesday evening in Toulon, an accident involving a car on the Mourillon promenade left three men injured.

Sedan: a candy shop, Candy Sedanais, opens on Crussol Square

A new candy shop, Candy Sedanais, opened on November 13, 2026 in the city center of Sedan, next to the smoothie shop run by the same owner.

Teddy Riner overtaken by a tax debt of €245,000 for his villa project

A real estate company linked to Teddy Riner, associated with a villa project in La Turbie, was placed in judicial liquidation in early September due to a tax debt of nearly €245,000.

French resort named best ski resort in the world for the eleventh time

A French winter sports resort has been designated for the eleventh time as the best ski resort in the world.

Auction of bottles from the Henri Jayer estate in Beaune

Maison Landre is selling on Friday 13 November 36 bottles from the Henri Jayer estate, including 21 Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Cros Parantoux.

Millau: The City pays the impound lot bill for a disabled tourist

The City of Millau shows leniency and covers the impound lot bill for a disabled tourist whose vehicle was towed for obstructive parking in July.

19-year-old motorcyclist seriously injured in Tourlaville

A collision between a car and a motorcycle occurred on Boulevard de la Manche in Tourlaville, leaving two injured, one seriously.

Four cars set on fire overnight in Charleville-Mézières

Overnight from November 10 to 11, 2026, a fire that started from a vehicle on Payer Guillemain Street in Charleville-Mézières spread to three other cars. Firefighters responded around 12:40 a.m.; local residents are in shock.

Boulogne-Billancourt: opening of "largest bouillon in France" on Île Seguin

A bouillon presented as the largest in France opens its doors on Île Seguin in Boulogne-Billancourt.

Substandard housing: Cœur de Flandre landlords sanctioned by CAF

In the Cœur de Flandre agglomeration, landlord owners offering substandard housing are now being sanctioned by the CAF.

Vinnemerville: 'De fil en aiguille' creators market

Eight artisan creators will participate in a market on November 21 and 22, 2026, in Vinnemerville.

Association Eboko carries out actions in Château-Thierry

As part of the City Policy, the Eboko association carried out actions in Château-Thierry, including efforts to combat menstrual poverty.

Arras: Clair Logis shelter closes after 91 years

The Clair Logis shelter, which housed thousands of young people for 91 years on Grand-Place in Arras, is closing its doors.

Besançon: national Alcoholics Anonymous congress held at Micropolis

On November 7 and 8, Besançon hosted the national Alcoholics Anonymous congress, bringing together approximately 500 members from across France. A sober member shared their journey.

Noyelles-Godault: enthusiasts reconstruct the history of the commune

Residents of Noyelles-Godault are working to trace local history as part of the 'Il était une fois Noyelles' project.

Liévin: first mass held at Saint-Martin church following renovation

Saint-Martin Church in Liévin hosted its first mass since the completion of its major renovation works.

Reserve fleet of Marine Fusiliers and Commandos to be named after Jean Gabin

The reserve fleet of the Maritime Force of Marine Fusiliers and Commandos will be named after the actor Jean Gabin.

The 'Eat Better for All' programme implemented in Reims

Led by the CCAS and the city of Reims, the project 'Together for Sustainable and Solidary Food' targets residents of the Europe and Châtillons neighbourhoods.

A municipal councillor from Sancoins files a complaint for racist insult

Green politician Mansour Thiam filed a complaint following a racist comment posted on Facebook under a post dedicated to the one-euro canteen.

Aucamville: four suspects arrested after burglary of an autonomous convenience store

A customer at an autonomous convenience store in Aucamville, near Toulouse, was jostled by two masked men who rushed into the store after it was opened by bank card. Four suspects were arrested.

Lunéville maternity ward obtains certification and maintains activity

Threatened with closure two years ago due to a lack of doctors, the Lunéville maternity ward, near Nancy, was able to maintain its activity. The Haute Autorité de Santé has just granted it certification.

Saint-Quentin: parents tried for having beaten their children with a belt

A middle school student from Saint-Quentin had revealed that she received blows from a belt and a spoon at home; she and her brothers and sisters were placed in care.

Cambrai: 400 signatures for petition supporting Mosaïk social centre

A petition in support of the Mosaïk social centre in Cambrai has gathered 400 signatures following the cancellation of its subsidy.

Drefféac: student convicted of sexual assault on young woman

A 22-year-old man was convicted by the court for a sexual assault committed in Drefféac, Loire-Atlantique, on a girl of the same age.

Menton relies on sponsorship to restore five heritage sites

The City of Menton aims to mobilize private funding, through an agreement with the Heritage Foundation, to revitalize five degraded cultural sites.