Events

The 30th anniversary of the À Petits Pas association focuses on the theme of rurality

The À Petits Pas association is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a debate devoted to rurality.

CAC 40 expected to open uncertainly

The Paris Stock Exchange is set to open without a clear direction, in a context of volatility following Wall Street movements.

Versailles: first palliative care and support home in Île-de-France

A palliative care and support home, the first in Île-de-France, is set to open in Versailles.

Réunion: Celebration of Dipavali, Festival of Lights

The Hindu community of Réunion is celebrating Dipavali this Sunday, November 8, 2026, with a program of festivities now considered unmissable on the island.

Toulouse: former Moudenc aide questioned by judicial police over 2020 campaign

A former member of Jean-Luc Moudenc's staff was questioned by the judicial police in September 2026 and handed over hundreds of documents to Anticor, which filed a complaint for misappropriation. He describes a city hall mobilized for the 2020 municipal election campaign.

High cost of living in France's overseas territories: bill to be examined November 19 in National Assembly

The bill aimed at combating the high cost of living in France's overseas territories, adopted by the Senate in March 2025, will be examined on November 19 as part of the Socialist parliamentary niche. The text aims to strengthen price transparency.

A new middle school planned for 2027 in Marquise

In Marquise, in Pas-de-Calais, the Jean Rostand middle school has been under construction for four years. A new cafeteria is already available ahead of the full delivery of the facility next year.

Die: a traffic bollard sparks discord in the city centre

In Die, in the Drôme department, the installation of a post blocking traffic crystallizes tensions between new residents and long-time residents over the evolution of the city centre.

Arson in Seysses: a deceased woman's hearse destroyed

In Seysses, in Haute-Garonne, Cécile Pons's hearse was destroyed by arson, upsetting the planned funeral ceremony.

An osteopath sets up practice in Gueugnon

An osteopath set up practice this summer in Gueugnon, in Saône-et-Loire, an installation she describes as a matter of chance.

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.

Rehabilitation center tried for death of 85-year-old patient drowned in her wheelchair

A rehabilitation center is on trial for the death of Yvette, 85, found drowned after being strapped into her wheelchair.

RER B heavily disrupted after incident at Gare du Nord, RER D also affected

RER B line is heavily disrupted after an incident at Gare du Nord; RER D is also affected.

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.

Man fallen into Canal du Midi rescued by firefighters

A man trapped in the Canal du Midi at a lock was rescued by firefighters this Sunday, November 8.

News review for Monday morning, November 9

Libération compiles the day's main information: social conference at Matignon, COP31 in Turkey, and trial of skipper Kevin Escoffier.

Laon: drone-fed drug trafficking dismantled near prison

Police checked suspicious individuals near Laon prison, where a drone equipped with a makeshift grappling hook was delivering drugs and phones to inmates. The trafficking has been uncovered.

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.

Alsace: hotel and restaurant sector faces impact of social movements

The hotel and restaurant sector in Alsace is suffering the consequences of social movements and the national social crisis.

Tassin-la-Demi-Lune: future Samuel-Paty school reveals its volumes

The future Samuel-Paty school in Tassin-la-Demi-Lune presents its volumes and architectural ambiance.

Lyon: "boost" subsidy against drug trafficking at Cité Jardin deemed insufficient

In Lyon, the "boost" subsidy intended to fight drug trafficking at Cité Jardin is deemed insufficient by the opposition.

The worrying profile of an owner with multiple personalities seeking to evict a tenant

A troubled owner, described as having multiple personalities, was seeking to evict a non-paying tenant. The case reveals a singular judicial file.

Le Trait: association supports parents of children with disabilities

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

Partnership between Var prefecture, national park and Coca-Cola for Porquerolles wastewater

The Var prefecture, Port-Cros National Park and Coca-Cola have signed a sponsorship deal worth 223,000 euros over two years to renovate the lagoon treatment system and improve the reuse of Porquerolles' wastewater.

Weather in Corsica: mild and dry with showers in the Corte area

The weather is mild and dry in the morning in Corsica, with significant cloud cover and showers near Corte; highs remain at 20 degrees.

Ouest-France continues to reduce its CO2 emissions in 2025

At the opening of COP31 in Antalya, the newspaper Ouest-France publishes its 2025 carbon footprint, down more than 4% year-on-year and 26.5% compared to 2021.

Montardon: Que Choisir Ensemble Pau Béarn consumer association at the market

The Que Choisir Ensemble Pau Béarn consumer association will hold a stand at the Montardon market on Saturday.