Events

Reims: man tried for setting fire to cousin's home

In Reims, a man staying with his cousin set fire to the housing on rue des Moulins after being thrown out, forcing the tenant to move out.

Lot: Gramat racecourse loses its flat races

France Galop reduces the calendar of the Tumulus racecourse in Gramat, which loses its flat races and half of its meetings, causing incomprehension among the racing society.

Paris: first exhibition of Japanese erotic prints at the Japan Cultural Center

The "Shunga" exhibition unveils to the public for the first time Japanese erotic prints and paintings from the 17th to 19th centuries, from November 12 to February 13, 2027.

Léa Nature boss explains independence choice

Charles Kloboukoff, head of Léa Nature, an organic company based in Périgny in Charente-Maritime, looks back on the decision to put the company out of reach of a multinational buyout.

Lille: Lion d'Or bakery closes and is taken over in Vieux-Lille

The Lion d'Or bakery-pastry shop in Vieux-Lille is closing its doors; Auguste and Ferdinand are taking over the emblematic address.

Alpes-Maritimes: revision of the flood prevention plan for the Cagne basin

The State is initiating the revision of the PPRI (Prevention Plan for Major Risks) for the Cagne basin, which will modify the map of non-buildable areas in Cagnes-sur-Mer, La Colle-sur-Loup, Saint-Laurent-du-Var, Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Vence.

Harfleur: political uncertainty persists around city hall

Eight months after the March 2026 municipal election, the status quo remains in Harfleur pending a hearing before the Council of State, after the administrative court annulled the vote.

La Rochelle présente les futurs aménagements du parc Condorcet

La ville de La Rochelle a dévoilé ses projets d'aménagement du parc Condorcet, à Villeneuve-les-Salines, un site populaire à préserver.

An Egyptian court adds Musulmans de France to its terrorist lists

A Cairo court has added 35 organizations and 36 people, including the French organization Musulmans de France, to its terrorist lists for five years, without automatic designation in the EU.

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A car ends up on its roof on the A34 slip road at Charleville-Mézières

On Wednesday, November 11, a car ended up on its roof on the A34 entry slip road, near the Moulin Leblanc area in Charleville-Mézières. Thirteen firefighters from four rescue centers responded.

'A mutual agreement': 150 French people want to respond to the country's challenges through dialogue

The initiative launched by Jean-Marc Jancovici brings together 150 French people to seek compromises in the face of the country's challenges, breaking with confrontation.

Haute-Garonne: motorcyclist seriously injured after collision in Saint-André

A motorcycle and a car collided in Saint-André, south of Toulouse. The female rider, seriously injured, was airlifted to a hospital center.

Independent hairdresser replaces employees at a salon

A hair salon owner, who no longer wanted employees, now works with an independent hairdresser.

Toulon: Opera renovation enters final major phase

The renovation of the Toulon opera, conducted by the Metropole for 38 million euros, continues. Work will be completed at the end of 2027, with the first performances expected in fall 2028.

Seine-et-Marne: Backhoe set on fire at construction site in Montereau-Fault-Yonne

During the night of November 8 to 9, 2026, a backhoe was set on fire at Beaumarchais Square in Montereau-Fault-Yonne. The presumed perpetrator has been placed in police custody.

An autobiographical novel recounts the spiral of masculinist radicalization

Nicolas Destobbeleire publishes an autobiographical novel looking back on his adolescence and the process of masculinist radicalization.

Chambéry: company of Savoie RN official vandalized

In Chambéry, the storefront and a funeral vehicle of Ludivine Bertolutti's funeral home company, RN official in Savoie, were vandalized. She suspects a targeted act.

Corsica: urgency to act in the face of climate risks

A civil safety association in Upper Corsica has recorded 60 major weather events that caused 118 deaths on the island, highlighting the urgency to act.

Pyrénées-Orientales: tensions around two water reservoirs in the Aspres

Around fifteen opponents to a project for two water reservoirs intended to irrigate 350 hectares of vineyards gathered in front of Thuir town hall, facing farmers in favor of the project.

Toulouse: fire in squatted house, nine injured on United States avenue

In the night of November 10 to 11, a fire broke out in a squatted house on United States avenue in Toulouse. Nine people were injured and two were rescued on the roof.

Nice: international conference on the impact of the city on mental health

A conference "Cities and Mental Health" organized in Nice by psychiatrist Rachel Bocher examines how urban planning, transport, nature and culture influence psychological well-being.

Heated exchange between Éric Naulleau and Mathias Leboeuf on school standards

On the set of L'Heure des Pros, Éric Naulleau and Mathias Leboeuf strongly opposed each other over the decline in school standards in France.

Toulouse: tribute to Élodie, cyclist killed by a heavy goods vehicle

A tribute is scheduled for November 21 in Toulouse for Élodie, a 28-year-old cyclist who died after being struck by a heavy goods vehicle on September 1, at the call of the association 2 Pieds 2 Roues.

Coulogne: 20-year-old man seriously injured on scooter

In Coulogne, in Pas-de-Calais, a 20-year-old man riding a scooter was seriously injured after being hit by a car on Tuesday evening.

Vendée: a thief threatens the pregnant manager of a convenience store

Caught in the act of stealing from a convenience store in Vendée, an individual threatened and insulted the pregnant manager of the establishment, which has faced recurring thefts.

New political insider tidbits from Nouvel Obs

Nouvel Obs publishes a new series of insider tidbits on political behind-the-scenes, mentioning notably Erik Tegnér and the DGSE, Manuel Valls and the overseas departments, as well as Bruno Le Maire's candidacy.

Strasbourg: Banque populaire error costs it part of its claim

Banque populaire de Strasbourg was suing a client for an unpaid loan, but an error on its part caused it to lose part of the amounts claimed.

Marseille: Ofast chief brigadier tried for handing over information

A chief brigadier of Marseille's Ofast was tried on Monday, November 9 for having handed over information from irregular file checks. Eighteen months' suspended sentence and a five-year ban from practicing were requested.

All Saints' Day: grave maintenance, a funeral trade

Around All Saints' Day, funeral directors highlight their grave maintenance and renovation activities, which are requested by families.

Grand-Rullecourt: a 41-year-old man ejected and seriously injured after going off the road

A car hit a tree in Grand-Rullecourt, in the Pas-de-Calais department; the 41-year-old driver was ejected and seriously injured.