Events

The Val Rahmeh botanical garden in Menton closed all November for renovation work

Managed by the French National Museum of Natural History, the Val Rahmeh botanical garden in Menton is closed from November 2 to 27, 2026 for work aimed at improving water management and visitor conditions.

National recall of green beans sold at Carrefour over risk of glass fragments

Green beans sold at Carrefour are subject to a nationwide recall in France due to a risk of glass fragments.

In Cluny, two sound chairs installed at the abbey

The National Monuments of Cluny have invested in two bone-conduction seats to improve the visitor experience, particularly for visually impaired people.

Carcassonne: a police officer tried for intentional violence

A national police officer appears this Friday, November 6, before the Carcassonne criminal court for having violently thrown a 29-year-old homeless person to the ground during the Fête de la musique.

Ariège: anti-police graffiti discovered in Oust

Graffiti, including ghost heads and an anti-police slogan, was discovered in Oust after the weekend of October 24 and 25, 2026, sparking the mayor's indignation.

Five people with disabilities testify about their integration into companies

Five people with disabilities, aged 18 to 49, recount their professional integration after facing hiring discrimination.

Controversy over the removal of the word 'Christmas' from National Assembly invitations

According to a letter dated November 2 from the Board of Questioners, the National Assembly has officially organized its year-end reception without mentioning the word 'Christmas', sparking controversy.

LCI Direct from Friday, November 6, 2026

On the agenda: fatal accident in Ain, bomb threats on airplanes, social unrest and international news.

Strasbourg: Marché Gare director dismissed, public service delegation called into question

The president of the Marché d'intérêt national de Strasbourg says he has dismissed the director of the structure in a context of harassment, and the mayor-president requests termination of the public service delegation.

Sète: national ship fire exercise mobilizes over 100 firefighters

For the 10th anniversary of the Capinav system, an exercise simulating a fire on board a ship mobilized more than 100 firefighters at sea and in the port of Sète.

Les Cahiers de la justice s'interrogent sur l'encadrement de la liberté d'expression

La revue de l'École nationale de la magistrature consacre son dernier numéro aux dérives de la liberté d'expression en ligne et à l'équilibre entre ce droit et la dignité des personnes.

Roccu Garoby elected president of Régions et Peuples solidaires

Corsican nationalist activist Roccu Garoby was elected president of the Régions et Peuples solidaires federation at its congress held in Colmar in late October, succeeding François Alfonsi.

New Caledonia: foreign tour operators scouting the North

Australian, New Zealand and French tour operators are staying in northern New Caledonia to promote the destination and revive tourism affected by recent riots.

Olivier Roy publishes essay on populist culture

Political scientist Olivier Roy argues in a new book that reactionary forces, fueled by the crisis of the nation-state, cannot durably win the cultural battle.

Territorial meetings on child protection in overseas France in Martinique

On November 4 and 5, 2026, Martinique hosts the 5th edition of the Territorial Meetings on Child Protection in Overseas France, to strengthen coordination between institutional and field actors.

Weather forecast for Friday, November 6, 2026

National weather bulletin for Friday, November 6, 2026, with forecasts and any weather warnings from Météo France.

A Loire-Atlantique company works with Universal, Pathé and MK2

A company based in Loire-Atlantique counts among its clients major French and international cinema groups.

French solar lighting leader launches in Brazil

After the United States, a French company specializing in solar lighting is continuing its international development by establishing itself in Brazil.

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.

The discreet arrival of the Rassemblement national in the Senate

The Rassemblement national is making a very discreet arrival in the Senate, where its elected officials remain barely audible.

Paris: Mattress in attic rented for 40 euros a night on Airbnb, listing removed

An Airbnb listing offering a mattress installed in an attic in Paris for 40 euros per night was removed after sparking outrage. The case revives criticism of tourist rental conditions in the capital.