Events

Death of Jean Puech, former agriculture minister, at 84

Jean Puech, former agriculture minister and president of the Aveyron departmental council from 1976 to 2008, has died at the age of 84.

In Hesmond, a Christmas tree farm allows you to choose and cut your own tree

A Christmas tree farm in Hesmond offers private individuals the chance to choose and cut their own Christmas tree, in a format inspired by Christmas movies.

Arques-la-Bataille: two men sentenced after an altercation at allotment gardens

Two men were sentenced on Friday, November 6, 2026, following an altercation at the allotment gardens in Arques-la-Bataille, near Dieppe, where one of them ran over the foot of a victim.

Two climate and children's rights demonstrations planned for Saturday in Toulouse

Two separate rallies are scheduled for Saturday in Toulouse, one for climate and social justice, and another for children's rights, unrelated to the current social unrest.

Chantal Delsol questions the study of Jacques Bainville after controversy at the Institute

In an op-ed, Chantal Delsol looks back at the controversy sparked by a tribute to Jacques Bainville at the Institut de France and denounces a "cancel culture".

Nice: investigation opened after assault denounced as racist in Old Nice

Two 19-year-old students claim they were beaten in front of the Palais-de-Justice in Nice by a group shouting racist insults and making Nazi salutes; an investigation has been opened.

Nîmes: former legionnaire convicted for antisemitic speech

A former Foreign Legion member with multiple convictions was convicted by the Nîmes court for having disseminated an antisemitic speech.

France seizes a Paris townhouse belonging to Ukrainian billionaire Kostiantyn Zhevago

French justice seized a luxurious Paris townhouse belonging to Ukrainian oligarch Kostiantyn Zhevago, valued at $40 million. The billionaire is linked to the “Bataillon Monaco”.

In Reims, 22 homes fitted out in former CCI headquarters

The former Ponsardin townhouse, on rue Cérès in Reims, has been converted into 22 apartments, from studio to T4, awaiting their first occupants.

Chase between Rodez and Montpellier: one fugitive hospitalized, the other in police custody

A man was injured during a chase of several dozen kilometers between Aveyron and Hérault on Sunday, November 8, 2026; another was placed in police custody.

Fire destroys residential garage near La Ferté-Macé

On Thursday 12 November 2026, in the afternoon, a fire broke out in a private individual's garage at La Motte Fouquet, in the Orne.

Alsace: association opposes flat-roof houses

An Alsatian association is campaigning against the proliferation of contemporary flat-roof houses, deemed to denature traditional architecture.

In Magny-les-Hameaux, the mayor obtains cancellation of a 40-unit housing project

Opposed to a program of 40 homes and 51 parking spaces, residents and the mayor of Magny-les-Hameaux negotiated with the developer to have it canceled. A medical center could be built in its place.

Villemorien: RD 189 renovated and reopened to traffic

The departmental road 189 crossing Villemorien underwent roadworks, now completed, and the mayor expressed satisfaction with the result.

Families discover organic market gardening at Jardins du Marais, near Reims

Under a greenhouse at the Jardins du Marais farm in Val-de-Vesle, families discovered organic market gardening crops and techniques.

Seine-Maritime: hairdresser tried in Dieppe for undeclared work and employment of undocumented immigrants

A 36-year-old man, manager of a hair salon in Gournay-en-Bray, is being tried by the Dieppe criminal court for undeclared work and employment of undocumented immigrants.

Flers Agglo dismissed by administrative court over municipal deliberations

The administrative court rejected Flers Agglo's request to annul deliberations taken by former municipalities of the Briouze community of communes.

Bastia: a pupil at the Toga school has tuberculosis

A child enrolled in nursery school at the Toga school in Bastia has tuberculosis; his condition is considered reassuring and the ARS has implemented the usual protocol.

Eure: complaint filed after rumor of attempted child abduction in Le Vaudreuil

The town hall of Le Vaudreuil (Eure) confirms that a complaint has been filed after the circulation on social media of a rumor of attempted child abduction, and calls on parents to exercise caution.

Growing customer complaints against online sales site Ubaldi.com

Ubaldi.com customers have been denouncing for several months unavailable products, delivery delays and refund problems, prompting a growing number of complaints.

Winter plan 2026-2027 activated in Seine-Maritime

The state activates its winter vigilance plan in Seine-Maritime. In Rouen and Le Havre, facilities welcome vulnerable people, with additional places in case of extreme cold.

Senate bill to authorize license plate personalization

A bill introduced in the Senate proposes authorizing paid personalization of license plates in France, on the model of Belgium or the United Kingdom.

Nantes: One person shot at Île Beaulieu, three suspects arrested

Shots were fired at Île Beaulieu, a neighborhood in Nantes. One person was shot in the knee and three suspects were arrested.

Dienville: long-awaited roadworks relieve residents

Sidewalk development and rainwater drainage work began on October 5, 2026 at the entrance to Dienville, alongside the RD 443.

In Toulon, police display 240 schoolchildren's drawings at police station reception

Toulon police are displaying 240 schoolchildren's drawings to improve victim reception and bring the institution closer to young citizens.

Moselle: Workers at Neuhauser bakery on strike

Employees at the Neuhauser industrial bakery in Fürst, Moselle, have gone on strike after wage negotiations deemed insufficient.

Signalling failure in Châteauroux: SNCF traffic disrupted between Paris and Brive until end of November

A signalling failure caused by flooding during the night of 10 to 11 November at Châteauroux station is disrupting train services. Disruptions on the Paris-Brive-la-Gaillarde line are expected to last until the end of November.