Events

In Rouen, most fountains are out of order due to lack of maintenance

Aging and lack of resources explain why most of Rouen's fountains no longer function.

HOP! invests 4 million euros and hires 60 employees in Clermont-Ferrand

HOP! announces a 4 million euro investment in Clermont-Ferrand and the hiring of 60 employees (technicians, boilermakers, storekeepers).

La Rochelle buys house at foot of oil depot to protect residents

The city of La Rochelle is acquiring a house located at the foot of an oil depot to protect residents, according to the municipality.

Member of Valérie Pécresse's majority accused of 'xenophobic' remarks

Two deputy mayors of Paris are calling on Valérie Pécresse to condemn remarks by a regional councilor from her majority referring to 'national preference'. The person concerned denies any racism.

In Brest, student housed free of charge in senior residence

A senior residence in Brest welcomes a young student housed free of charge in exchange for a few weekly services, an intergenerational solidarity housing scheme.

Étang de Thau: norovirus monitoring in waters explained

The Thau basin faces every year the risk of norovirus contamination, particularly after Cévennes episodes, which had led to the suspension of shellfish sales.

Firminy: tax hike and city finances debated

In Firminy, municipal finances and the local tax hike are causing reactions, with Mayor Marc Petit called upon to assume his choices.

Rhône: rural grocery store is reborn thanks to volunteers

In a village in the Rhône, a grocery store has reopened thanks to the commitment of volunteers, maintaining a local business in a rural area.

Lyon: establishment named bakery of the year at Uber Eats Awards

In Lyon, an establishment reached the finals of the Uber Eats Awards and was named bakery of the year.

Le Trait: association supports parents of children with disabilities

The Mains en couleurs association, in Le Trait, supports families of children with disabilities.

Évreux: what future for the former Kommandantur on rue Saint-Louis?

The City of Évreux is putting the former Kommandantur up for sale, an emblematic downtown building requisitioned during World War II, and is looking for a buyer.

Saint-Quentin: new stores expected on rue Emile-Zola

Commercial premises vacant for six months on rue Emile-Zola, in Saint-Quentin, will host a new concept in the coming days.

Le Havre pleasure port modernizes and christens its pusher boat

Le Havre's pleasure port christened its new pusher boat, the Guillaume IV, on Friday, November 6, as part of its modernization in response to larger vessels.

Political insider news of the week in Meurthe-et-Moselle

Nancy PS mayor Mathieu Klein joins Raphaël Glucksmann's political committee, a controversy pits Nancy city hall against the creators of the "Jojo" brand, and the mayor of Varangéville issues a call on water policies.

Forbach: a solar self-consumption electricity project in the Wiesberg

In Forbach, the Wiesberg district is set to host solar panels on apartment building roofs as part of a collective electricity self-consumption project.

Jarny: Moncel not selected by the Heritage Foundation

The village of Moncel, in Jarny, was not selected by the Heritage Foundation, but retains local residents' support. Local mobilization around the site continues.

Laigneville: mayor leads fight against illegal dumps

The mayor of Laigneville, in the Oise department, is applying a strict method against illegal waste dumping, including returning waste to its producers.

Lens: new business, Le Second chapitre, opens in city centre

A business named Le Second chapitre is opening in the city centre of Lens, after the brief existence of the Léo Corno brand.

A mother recounts her legal battle against TikTok for her 12-year-old daughter

A mother recounts the legal proceedings she has initiated against TikTok after her 12-year-old daughter's use of the app, highlighting the risks for teenagers.

L'Escarène: parents of pupils denounce lack of security at primary school

Near Nice, mothers of families at L'Escarène primary school denounce management "on the verge of asphyxiation" and a feeling of insecurity, with the municipality assuring that security is guaranteed.

A septuagenarian convicted of sexual assault on his partner's granddaughter

A man over 70 was convicted of sexual assaults committed over six years on his partner's granddaughter, at the end of a procedure lasting nearly seven years.

Villefranche-sur-Saône: 18 months in prison for stabbing her lover

A woman was sentenced to 18 months in prison for stabbing her lover in the street in Villefranche-sur-Saône.

Weather from November 9 to 15, 2026 in Sélestat: overcast then clear spells

The week of November 9 to 15, 2026 begins under overcast skies in Sélestat and its surroundings, with some clear spells expected afterward.

Bourg-en-Bresse: a secondary accident in downtown leaves nine injured, including four children

A driver caused a secondary accident in downtown Bourg-en-Bresse, injuring nine people, including four children.

The right to strike in the private and public sectors explained

An explanatory article details the rules governing the right to strike in the private and public sectors, as well as the risks faced by employees.

Bandol buys back plots from the state to build social housing

Severely lacking in social housing, the municipality of Bandol is buying back plots in the city center acquired by the Établissement public foncier, to build there including 60 homes under a bail réel solidaire.

Toulouse: multiple closures of iconic restaurants

Several iconic restaurants in Toulouse have closed over the past few months, disrupting the city center. These closures marked the daily lives of residents.

Isère : stepfather convicted of incestuous rape 31 years after the facts

The Bourgoin-Jallieu criminal court sentenced on Friday, 6 November a 70-year-old man from Isère for incestuous rapes committed in 1995 on his partner's daughter, then aged 12.

Melun: man convicted of violence despite restraining order

The Melun court sentenced on November 6, 2026 a man who had joined his wife in Seine-et-Marne in violation of a no-contact order, before the reunion degenerated into violence.

Villepinte: events committee organizes Christmas market

The events committee of Villepinte organizes a Christmas market.

Marseille: student anger after racist posts by a teacher at Saint-Jérôme

At the Saint-Jérôme IUT in Marseille, students are denouncing racist posts by a teacher, against a backdrop of high school and student mobilization.