Events

Dampierre Castle put up for sale seven months after Antoni Calmon's death

Antoni Calmon's family has decided to sell Dampierre Castle in the Yvelines, which was put on the market by specialized real estate agencies nearly eight months after his passing.

In Rouen, an association organizes dialogue on current events

As part of the operation "We need to talk", the association Place du dialogue invites Rouen residents to debate political topics calmly, with youth on the agenda.

15 groups accused of using palm oil linked to deforestation

Nestlé, Ferrero or L'Oréal are among 15 multinationals accused of using palm oil linked to deforestation, ahead of the entry into force of the European regulation.

European VeRo project inaugurated in the Roya to enhance cross-border railway line

The Alcotra project "Vermenagna Roya III" was inaugurated on October 30, 2026 on both sides of the border, with twelve stages to discover along the railway line between Breil-sur-Roya and Borgo San Dalmazzo.

Weather in Corsica: calm and sunny Tuesday

Corsican skies remain calm and quite sunny with some clouds and highs around 20 degrees.

Safety information on Mini-Blade ophthalmic knives

Safety information intended for healthcare establishments is published concerning Beaver-Visitec International's Mini-Blade and Lamellar Blade ophthalmic knives.

Nanterre: trial of 'Pikachu' for ultra-violent home-jackings

A 28-year-old man nicknamed 'Pikachu' is on trial at the Nanterre Assizes alongside three other individuals for violent robberies, including a home-jacking in Rueil-Malmaison.

Perpignan: palm trees replanted at Place Arago

After the felling of the palm trees at Place Arago, which were attacked by insects in 2025, the Perpignan city hall is replanting a more resistant species, monitored by thermal camera.

An association for the preservation of the Faucoucourt church

Henri Calmès, president of the Faucoucourt church preservation association, in the Aisne, is involved in the voluntary maintenance of the building to ensure its preservation.

Weekend News Roundup for October 31 and November 1

Libération summarizes the main weekend news: peaceful demonstrations, a petition against CNews, and a Frenchwoman at the top of American basketball.

Côte-d'Or: Woman gives birth in parking lot in Til-Châtel

A 33-year-old woman on her way to the Valmy maternity hospital gave birth to her third child in the parking lot of Til-Châtel, in Côte-d'Or.

In Contalmaison, panels for the memory of Great War soldiers

Two enthusiasts have unveiled panels and a bench in Contalmaison to keep alive the memory of Great War soldiers.

Storms: two departments on yellow alert this Monday, risk in Corsica

Météo-France places two departments on yellow alert for storm risk on Monday, notably in Corsica, while weather remains calm over most of the territory.

Roubaix: public meeting on urban renewal of the Alma neighborhood on November 6

The city of Roubaix is organizing a public meeting on November 6 dedicated to the urban renewal of the Alma neighborhood.

Trelins and Fraisans lead drug-related offenses in their departments

The municipalities of Trelins (Loire) and Fraisans (Jura) are widely at the top of the departmental ranking of drug-related offenses in 2025.

Poll: French people's priorities in their municipality

An OpinionWay poll for the association 'Towns and villages where it is good to live' asks French people about their daily concerns (quality of life, health, safety) ahead of the ranking's publication at the end of January 2027.

Death of Roland Perroux, prominent association and union figure in Évreux

Roland Perroux, president of ALM Évreux and well-known union and association activist in the Eure department, died on October 30, 2026 at the age of 77.

Patents: Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes second most innovative region in France

INPI published the regional ranking of patent applicants for 2025. In Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, CEA ranks first with 512 applications, ahead of Michelin (228) and CNRS (205).

Cannes: Motorboat runs aground off Palm Beach, occupants rescued

A motorboat ran aground off Palm Beach in Cannes on October 30, 2026. Rescuers quickly brought the occupants to safety.

El Niño: several foodstuffs threatened with price increases

The El Niño phenomenon could cause global climate disruptions and drive up prices in Europe for several foodstuffs such as palm oil, rice, coffee or fish.

French Guiana: play about families expropriated for the space base

The play "Histoire oubliée", carried by the association La Malmanourienne, stages families forced to leave their lands for the space base. It will be performed in Kourou after Sinnamary and Remire-Montjoly.

Hyères: Salt Road closed to cars from November 2

The road linking Almanarre to Giens will be closed annually to vehicles from Monday, November 2, with only soft mobility modes allowed.

Ain: One year after stands incidents, Culoz-Béon football club returns to calm

One year after the assault of a Union sportive Culoz Grand Colombier official during a match, the club finds calm, both among supporters and on the sporting front.

Montpellier: man impersonates a gendarme in a bar

In a bar in Montpellier, a 54-year-old man passed himself off as a gendarme, his best friend, in order to calm three women; the actual gendarme intends to file a complaint.