Events

The Beaune-Semblançay fountain in Tours under restoration

In Tours, the Beaune-Semblançay fountain, dating from 1511, is undergoing restoration carried out by young artisans, funded by the city and patrons.

Paprec convicted in Montpellier after serious workplace accident

The Montpellier judicial court fined two Paprec companies €100,000 and €70,000 after the accident that seriously injured Paul Masselin in April 2021.

Wiwersheim: fishing pond reopens after cyanobacteria contamination

Contaminated by cyanobacteria, the Wiwersheim fishing pond reopened in early November in light of new analyses, with vigilance still advised.

Lille: how private cars circulate amidst demonstrations

An article examines why private cars manage to get through amidst demonstrations in Lille, as protests continue in succession in the city.

La Capelle: Vuidet nursing home doubles its size and now accommodates disabled residents

The Vuidet nursing home (Ehpad) in La Capelle has completed a major renovation that has nearly doubled its floor space, from 3,100 to 5,700 square meters, and now accommodates disabled residents.

Study highlights lack of transparency in ministerial cabinet salaries

The Observatory of Public Ethics estimates the cost of the Lecornu government at 165.7 million euros annually and points to a lack of transparency in allowances paid to advisors.

Cappelle-la-Grande: a citizenship passport for schoolchildren

The municipality of Cappelle-la-Grande is introducing its schoolchildren to civic gestures via a citizenship passport.

Mucem refuses to host exhibition dedicated to October 7, 2023

The president of CRIF Marseille denounces the Mucem's refusal to host an exhibition dedicated to the October 7, 2023 massacre committed by Hamas.

Bobigny: mother and daughter found dead in their apartment

A mother and her daughter were found dead in their apartment in Bobigny. An investigation is underway to determine the circumstances of the deaths.

Calais: body of mother hidden by daughter discovered by police

In Calais, the body of a woman was found in a home on November 4, 2026, her daughter keeping it upstairs without reporting the death.

Djenaba femicide: trial opens in Paris

The trial of the partner accused of stabbing Djenaba to death opens in Paris. The case concerns a femicide within the couple.

Lucquy: theater play to benefit a charity

The Passerelle Théâtre de Revin troupe will perform in Lucquy on November 15 for the benefit of an Ardennes charity.

Giant chicken farm project near Soissons: concerns and public consultation

North of Soissons, a chicken farm project producing 600,000 chickens per year is subject to a public consultation, with opponents denouncing environmental nuisances and animal welfare concerns.

Lambres-lez-Douai: arson attack out of revenge hits wrong address

A man set fire to a building in Lambres-lez-Douai to take revenge, but got the address wrong.

Toulouse: gynecologist placed under investigation after accusations by four patients

Four patients accuse a gynecologist in the Bagatelle neighborhood of Toulouse of sexual assault during consultations between 2023 and September 2025. Three complaints have already been filed and the 70-year-old doctor has been placed under investigation.

Loire: young man shot during wild boar drive hunt

A 26-year-old man taking part in a wild boar drive hunt in the Pilat was shot in Colombier and taken to hospital. An investigation has been opened, with the accident theory being favored.

Montmirail : « The Pink Parenthesis » to support Pink October on November 8

The Espace Loisir Culture in Montmirail is organizing a « The Pink Parenthesis » day on Sunday, November 8, dedicated to well-being, movement and solidarity, in support of Pink October.

An LGBT+ center opens in Saint-Quentin

The Aisne LGBT+ center, led by Guillaume Doizy, moved into a downtown Saint-Quentin premises in mid-October and is becoming a key contact for LGBT issues.

Chamalières: man found unconscious in Tiretaine river has died

On Thursday, November 5, a passerby discovered an unconscious man in the Tiretaine river in Chamalières, near Clermont-Ferrand. Treated by emergency services, he died in hospital and an investigation has been opened.

Body of man discovered near Pen Bron beach in La Turballe, murder investigation opened

The lifeless body of a man was discovered on November 2, 2026 near his vehicle in a parking lot at Pen Bron beach in La Turballe (Loire-Atlantique). A murder investigation has been opened.

Employers' federation to invite presidential candidates to a hearing on March 8

France's three main employers' organizations are joining forces to hear the 2027 presidential candidates on their vision for the country's economic strategy, on March 8.

Nantes: Motorist convicted for killing 3-year-old child

Tried on Thursday, November 5, 2026 by the Nantes court, a 51-year-old woman was convicted of involuntary manslaughter after the death of a 3-year-old boy during a maneuver in June 2024.

Isère-based startup Aima Diagnostics aims to detect cancers through blood tests

Founded last year, the startup Aima Diagnostics claims it can detect cancers from a simple blood sample, a less invasive and cheaper method that it hopes to roll out globally.

Tourism slightly down in Lourdes in 2026

Despite the pope's visit in late September, the 2026 tourist season in Lourdes shows a 9% decrease in overnight stays compared to 2025.

In Saint-Malo, a fisherman tried for defamation against the Compagnie des Pêches

The Compagnie des Pêches de Saint-Malo sued a fisherman from Finistère for defamation following a video published on Facebook that was viewed 130,000 times.