Events

The Amiens Christmas market returns from November 20 to December 30

The Amiens Christmas market will run from November 20 to December 30, with extended opening hours on Fridays and Saturdays.

A beekeeper from Sainte-Maxime launches his first mead vintage

A beekeeper from Sainte-Maxime is innovating with a first vintage of mead, which will be offered for sale at the Vivez Provence trade show.

Cherbourg: 1,212 bottles of vintage wine put up for auction

The new municipal majority in Cherbourg discovered a stock of 1,212 bottles of vintage wine and will sell them at auction.

Saint-Raphaël: altercation at the Iscles bowling alley

A pétanque game at the Iscles bowling alley escalated into an altercation between a player and the association president, each disputing the other's version of events.

Basque Country: two elected officials summoned by police over euskara funding dispute

Following a referral by the Prefect of Pyrénées-Atlantiques, two elected officials have been summoned by the judicial police in connection with the conflict surrounding the funding of euskara.

Savoie: Inoxtag's video in a Bauges chasm criticized by cavers

Inoxtag's exploration video in the depths of the Bauges has drawn criticism from cavers, including a technical advisor to the Savoie prefecture, who point to shortcomings in supervision and techniques.

Nesle: new chief takes charge of the fire station

Lieutenant Cédric Blanchard has taken command of the Nesle fire station.

The French furniture industry is concerned about competition from Chinese imports

Well-established in rural areas, French furniture manufacturers are sounding the alarm on the threats facing their sector in the face of Chinese imports and putting forward proposals to defend "made in France".

Strasbourg: a 'consideration perimeter' for the Schirmeck road

The Strasbourg municipality has established a consideration perimeter to improve the living environment along the Schirmeck road, which has been criticized for its traffic.

Renault partners with John Cockerill for a military land robot

Already involved in two aerial drone projects, Renault is partnering with the Belgian group John Cockerill to produce a land robot intended for the military sector.

Mirepoix bridge rebuilt seven years after collapse

Seven years after the collapse of the bridge that caused the deaths of two people, reconstruction work on a 150-meter structure has begun.

Roannais area: Water unfit for consumption in several municipalities

Since Friday evening, residents of La Bénisson-Dieu, as well as some residents of Noailly and Briennon, have been advised not to drink tap water following the detection of trihalomethanes.

Meuse: Gendarmerie warns about fake calendar sellers

Gendarmes in the Meuse department are calling for vigilance against scammers who go door-to-door selling calendars at the end of the year.

Sète refuses to print and relay AI-generated posters

The city of Sète is the first to officially take a stand against AI-generated posters, refusing to print and relay them. Its mayor Hervé Marquès has made this his cause.

A woman struck by a garbage truck in Dannes

In Dannes, in the Pas-de-Calais, a woman was struck by a garbage truck and could lose the use of her leg.

Pyrenees: desman threatened by hydroelectric project in Bedous

Environmental associations are concerned about the effects of a hydroelectric project on the Pyrenean desman in Bedous, in Béarn. The Bordeaux Administrative Court of Appeal is set to rule on November 3.

Amiens: a health space inspired by Maurice Ravel planned in Étouvie

The mayor of Amiens announces a principle decision by CHU Amiens Picardie to reproduce the Maurice Ravel health space in Étouvie, in order to address the shortage of healthcare professionals in the neighborhood.

After the fire, the Enfants rouges market in Paris resumes activity outside its premises

The Enfants rouges market, devastated by a fire, is set to resume activity outside its premises, bringing relief to traders.

In Rouen, an association organizes dialogue on current events

As part of the operation "We need to talk", the association Place du dialogue invites Rouen residents to debate political topics calmly, with youth on the agenda.

Patrick Cohen defends France Télévisions against attacks

Journalist Patrick Cohen discusses the media pressure faced by France Télévisions, particularly within the framework of the parliamentary inquiry into public broadcasting.

Rosières-en-Santerre: new street numbering from December 1

The municipality of Rosières-en-Santerre will switch to metric addressing for its properties starting on December 1, 2026.

Water and sanitation: companies address presidential candidates

The Federation of Water Companies (FP2E) and the Atep union are submitting their proposals to the 2027 presidential candidates regarding sector challenges.

Bois-en-Ardres: wild boar presence raises questions

In Bois-en-Ardres, in Pas-de-Calais, the presence of wild boar in a wooded area raises questions about wildlife management.