Events

Manche: Man tried on appeal for violence against his 95-year-old grandmother

The Caen Court of Appeal reviewed the appeal of a man convicted of violence against a vulnerable person in southern Manche; the prosecutor is seeking a harsher sentence.

Nice: Communist councilor proposes renaming ten streets and avenues

Julien Picot, a communist municipal councillor in Nice, proposes renaming ten streets and avenues to honor more women.

Summary of news for Friday, November 13, 2026

The Libération editorial team recaps the main news of the day on November 13, 2026, including a Microsoft outage and the anger of civil service unions.

Plémet: Tea room's chocolate croissants 'leopard' draw crowds

The Plémet-Thé tea room, in the Côtes-d'Armor, is overwhelmed with requests since photos of its chocolate croissants 'leopard' were published on social media.

Mourmelon-le-Grand: '100% Bricks' weekend dedicated to Lego on November 14 and 15

The Municipality of Mourmelon-le-Grand and the Brick en Bulles association are organizing a new edition of '100% Bricks' on November 14 and 15 at the Napoleon III Cultural Centre.

Puy-Saint-Vincent presents results of its snowfarming experiment

The Puy-Saint-Vincent resort unveiled on November 3, 2026 the results of its experiment in conserving snow from one year to the next, a practice that is debated.

Besançon: at the Camping-cars Folies show, users denounce the saturation of campsites

At Besançon's Camping-cars Folies show, motorhome users point out the proliferation of paid sites and parking bans.

In Mons-en-Barœul, a celebration marks the transformation of the Bourgogne sector

The town of Mons-en-Barœul is organizing a festive event to mark progress in the urban transformation of the Bourgogne sector.

The Emmanuel Community magazine 'Il est vivant !' ceases publication

The journal Il est vivant!, born in the wake of the Charismatic Renewal, will publish its final issue after 52 years. The Emmanuel Community cites declining subscriptions and financial difficulties.

Fact-checking: Sarah Knafo's figure on 2.2 million 'essential' civil servants

A fact-check challenges Sarah Knafo's claim that only 2.2 million civil servants hold essential public service roles, a thesis deemed unprovable.

Ain: complaint filed against a councillor from Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne for imitating Hitler

Philippe Perreault, deputy mayor of Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne, is accused of imitating Adolf Hitler's mustache during a municipal council meeting on October 12. Licra has filed a complaint.

Ollioules: man seriously injured in a fall

On Friday, November 13 around 3:30 pm, emergency services responded to Ollioules for a man seriously injured after a fall.

Samer : un nouveau plan de circulation place Foch à l'essai

À Samer, un nouveau plan de circulation est mis à l'essai place Foch à partir de vendredi.

Val-d'Oise : le parcours de reconstruction d'une victime de violences conjugales

Norah, 46 ans, victime de violences extrêmes pendant vingt ans, témoigne de sa reconstruction. Elle est accompagnée par l'association Le Moulin de Pont Rû, tiers-lieu rural du Val-d'Oise.

Ille-et-Vilaine: former mayor convicted of moral harassment

The former mayor of Saint-Ouen-des-Alleux has been convicted of the moral harassment suffered by the former bakers of the municipality.

Saint-Céré: man acquitted in dog theft case

Three men were prosecuted for the theft of a Brittany spaniel committed in August 2025 in Saint-Céré and for thefts in Gramat. The only defendant present was acquitted.

Series of organized gang thefts in the West: four arrests

Four men aged 19 to 24 were arrested on November 3 following a series of caravan thefts committed by an organized gang between October 2025 and November 2026 in Maine-et-Loire, Sarthe, and Deux-Sèvres, targeting construction companies.

Ardennes : un feu de compteur électrique se propage à plusieurs habitations

Un incendie s'est déclaré le 13 novembre dans une habitation de Saulces-Champenoises, dans les Ardennes, avant de toucher des maisons voisines. D'importants moyens de secours ont été mobilisés, sans victime.

Hazebrouck: unlicensed driver under cannabis influence in February's fatal accident

The investigation into the fatal accident that occurred in February in Hazebrouck reveals that the driver was driving without a license and under the influence of cannabis.

Climate march in Boulogne-sur-Mer

A climate march is organized this Saturday in Boulogne-sur-Mer.

Mulhouse Zoo acquires Vegala Park and its 80 parrots

Mulhouse Alsace agglomération, which manages the zoological and botanical park, has purchased Vegala Park, a sanctuary housing 18 species of parrots, some of them rare.

Toulouse: new assault and complaint involving Pirate Crew Tolosa supporters

A complaint was filed following a new attack on members of the TFC Pirate Crew Tolosa supporters group before the TFC-Strasbourg match on November 6, 2026. The rivalry between the two supporter groups is not subsiding.

2027 Presidential Election: candidates woo youth on TikTok without linking them to policy platforms

Candidates for the Élysée are multiplying efforts to attract young voters on TikTok and promoting youth-oriented proposals, but new generations remain largely excluded from shaping these platforms, according to an adviser.

Vendée: 16-year-old in absolute emergency after collision with a van

A serious traffic accident occurred on November 13, 2026, in Bois-de-Céné, north of Challans: the rider of a two-wheeler, aged 16, was seriously injured.

Champagne: smallest October shipments in a decade

Champagne shipped 29.6 million bottles in October, its lowest volume for the month in ten years, amid a struggling French market.