Events

Paris: two October 31 protesters accuse police of violence and sexual assault

Two men arrested during the October 31 demonstration in Paris, accused of having struck police officers, in turn denounce violence and sexual assault during their arrest and police custody.

Besançon: teaching unions submit a protest route for November 10

The inter-union body of the National Education calls for a new day of mobilization on Tuesday, November 10 in Besançon, with a route passing through the city center.

Ain: an osteopath creates an app to prevent running injuries

An amateur trail runner and osteopath from the Ain department has developed an app that measures mechanical load on joints during running to help prevent injuries.

Nice: free parking for home care workers in Parcs d'Azur car parks

Starting December 1, 2026, health professionals making home visits will be able to park for free in the car parks managed by Parcs d'Azur in Nice.

Angoulême: premises of the Charente Departmental Council set on fire

Several fire sources were discovered by firefighters in a room at the House of Solidarity of the Charente Departmental Council in Angoulême. The criminal hypothesis is being prioritized.

Haute-Savoie: fiber optic rollout delayed

According to ARCEP, Haute-Savoie is the department with the highest number of premises still to be connected to fiber optics by volume, a delay explained by several factors.

An Orléans laboratory receives 7 million euros to develop a vaccine in less than 100 days

An Orléans laboratory has received 7 million euros to design vaccines in less than 100 days, with the aim of health sovereignty. The UFR santé of the University of Orléans is also inaugurating its first medical training programs.

Arnaud Viala Appointed Minister Delegate for Rural Affairs

The president of the Aveyron Departmental Council, Arnaud Viala (Horizons), joins the government as Minister Delegate for Rural Affairs, succeeding Michel Fournier.

Cher: expert appointed after spontaneous blackouts of digital signs in a municipality

Administrative justice has appointed an expert to examine the spontaneous blackouts of information screens in a municipality in Cher.

Hyères: blessing of a statue of Saint Douceline, patron saint of the town

The Sainte-Douceline church, in the Pyanet district of Hyères, hosted the blessing of a new statue of the patron saint of Hyères residents.

Rouen wants to increase the number of drinking water points in public spaces

The City of Rouen wishes to develop drinking water fountains in public spaces, integrating new installations into Rouen's heritage.

Awakening to music at the Saint-Exupéry school group in Noës-près-Troyes

The Noës-près-Troyes Municipal Music School visited pupils at the Saint-Exupéry school group for a musical awakening session.

Weekend news roundup for November 7 and 8, 2026

Selection of the main news events that occurred in France during the weekend of November 7 and 8, 2026.

The "caca sur Bardella" chant spreads across social media and protests

The chant "J'ai deux passions," widely echoed in processions, spread across social media and demonstrations within just a few days.

Hautes-Pyrénées: One Donkey Dead and Two Horses Rescued in Two Operations

Firefighters in the Hautes-Pyrénées responded on Sunday, November 8, to help trapped animals: a donkey stuck in mud at Lomné did not survive, while two horses were rescued at Galez.

Amiens: City Council takes a tougher stance against landlords over heating and unpaid bills

Tenants on Condorcet Street, in southeast Amiens, have been without heating; the local council announces it will be more demanding of landlords regarding heating services and unpaid rent.

Payrac: Baker launches home bread delivery service

Facing economic difficulties and a broken oven, the managers of La Pâte au Feu de Bois bakery in Payrac are launching a home bread delivery service.

Rotary clubs of Charleville and Sedan receive their Dutch counterparts

About forty members of the Alkmaar Rotary club were hosted at the fortress of Sedan on November 5, 2026, by the Charleville Arduinna and Sedan clubs.

Three tips to avoid car breakdowns caused by cold weather

Advice is being given to drivers on batteries, heating, and frost to help prevent vehicle breakdowns as cold weather sets in.

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.

In Haute-Saône, SGE group bets on human connection amid the construction crisis

While the building and public works sector is struggling, the family-owned SGE group from Ronchamp brought together 1,200 people at Vesoul's ParcExpo to strengthen ties between employees and clients.

Lot: 112 Monalisa volunteers commit to combating elderly isolation

In this rural department marked by an aging population, 112 volunteers from the Monalisa network are mobilizing against the isolation of elderly people.

Laying the cornerstone of the Paul-Bert school canteen

The cornerstone of the Paul-Bert school canteen has been laid, an facility awaited by the municipality.

Corsica: 35 religious buildings lit up in red for Red Week

From November 15 to 22, Corsica is participating for the third time in Red Week, an initiative by Aid to the Church in Distress. 35 religious buildings from Cap Corse to the Extreme South will be lit up in red.