Events

Complaint filed against Cyril Hanouna after targeting a journalist from Ouest-France

Cyril Hanouna is targeted by a complaint after targeting on air a journalist from Ouest-France, who mentions his CV among other things.

Louis Le Duff speaks to students at National Assizes on Food and Agriculture in Laval

The Breton founder of the Le Duff Group spoke on Tuesday at the National Assizes on Food and Agriculture organized by Ouest-France in Laval, looking back on his entrepreneurial career.

Cold weather sets in in western France, temperatures drop

On Tuesday, November 3, highs are falling across much of the country and negative temperatures are expected by the end of the week in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.

Arson of a wedding hall near Béziers, two suspects arrested

A wedding hall on the western outskirts of Béziers was targeted by arson. Two perpetrators have been arrested, with a possible link to the DZ Mafia being suggested.

Southwest goose obtains three European PGIs

After 25 years of efforts, the Southwest goose sector obtains three European PGIs (Goose, Goose confit and Goose foie gras from Southwest France).

Morbihan: DIR Ouest truck struck on RN24, driver on the run

A DIR Ouest truck was struck on Friday, October 30, 2026 on the RN24 in Morbihan. The driver of the car fled on foot.

Nice-Ouest: convenience store managers warn of competition from large retailers

A couple managing a convenience store in Nice-Ouest posted a message on social media to warn of the risk of their shop disappearing in the face of competition from large retailers.

Rouen port to transform its West Quay

Haropa Port plans to redevelop the West Quay, a historic site on the right bank in Rouen, to host new port services.

CO2 pipeline GOCO2 project in western France: farmers raise questions

The GOCO2 project plans a 375 km underground pipeline across western France to transport industrial CO2 to Montoir-de-Bretagne; consultations with farmers are starting.

Montabon railway roundhouse saved by volunteers

Unique in western France, the Montabon railway roundhouse in Sarthe has been restored and preserved thanks to passionate volunteers.

In southwestern Marne, funeral customs change but traditions endure

As All Saints' Day approaches, funeral advisors in southwestern Marne observe changes in choices between burial, urns and columbaria, without abandoning church services.

Nantes: fire breaks out in car garage

During the night from Friday to Saturday, firefighters intervened to extinguish a fire in a car garage in western Nantes.

Two road accidents within minutes west of Toulouse, six injured

Two accidents occurred a few minutes apart west of Toulouse, resulting in six injuries in total, one serious.

Nice: access to the A8 from the Promenade des Anglais becomes permanent

The Nice Côte d'Azur Métropole definitively validates the experiment reopened on August 20, 2026 allowing access to the A8 toward Antibes from the Promenade des Anglais in Nice-Ouest.

Nissa Rugby premises vandalized in Nice

Damage was committed around the Nissa Rugby club's Marcel-Volot stadium overnight from October 26 to 27, 2026 in western Nice. A complaint filing is underway.

Bordeaux: women's health conference on November 2

On November 2 at the CAPC in Bordeaux, Sud Ouest is organizing a conference on women's health, with the attendance in particular of the director general of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine Regional Health Agency, Sarah Sauneron.

West Nice: shared gardens soon for residents of Saint-Antoine-Ginestière

Residents of the Saint-Antoine-Ginestière neighborhood, in western Nice, can apply for shared gardens, which are expected to be made available in early 2027.

Internet users say they avoid city centers on mobilization Saturdays

Following a call for testimonies by Sudouest.fr, internet users say they are abandoning downtown businesses on demonstration Saturdays, while calling for support during the week.

In southwestern Marne, Halloween brings residents out

In Montmirail and in the municipalities of southwestern Marne, several hundred children parade for Halloween.

RER A and Line L: traffic interrupted and stations not served west of Paris

RER A traffic was interrupted at two stations west of Paris for several hours, with a major disruption also on Line L.

Le Souvenir français launches its annual collection in southwestern Marne

The local section of Le Souvenir français is organizing its 108th annual collection from October 30 to November 3, 2026, at the entrances of cemeteries in southwestern Marne.

Fayence: several projects under study, from swimming pool to security of Plan Ouest neighborhood

The Fayence municipal council unanimously adopted its agenda items. Elected officials are studying several projects, including a swimming pool, the Ferrage school and security of the Plan Ouest neighborhood.

Investigation into the prostitution of minors in Saint-Nazaire

An investigation by Ouest-France questions the reality and detection of the sexual exploitation of minors in Saint-Nazaire, in Loire-Atlantique.

Toulouse: A Man Airlifted After an Attempted Self-Immolation by Fire

A 57-year-old man attempted to set himself on fire in the southwest of Toulouse and was airlifted in absolute emergency to a hospital center.

Hyères: healthcare offer strengthened with Le Petit Carré in 2027

The "Le Petit Carré" medical center is set to open at the start of the 2027 school year at the western entrance to Hyères and will notably host the SOS Médecins branch following its relocation from Pyanet.

Ariège: collision between two cars at western exit of Pamiers

Tuesday, October 27, two vehicles collided near Pamiers and La Tour-du-Crieu, disrupting a busy road; firefighters and gendarmes responded. Reduced visibility at an intersection is being blamed.

La Réunion: publication of 2025 rents by the local observatory

The local rent observatory publishes the 2025 results for La Réunion: the West and North of the island have the highest rents.

Weather in Corsica: dominant sun Tuesday, cloudy spells in the west

The sun will dominate across Corsica this Tuesday, with some cloudy spells on the western coast in the afternoon.

Partial nighttime closure of Nîmes Ouest interchange

Vinci Autoroute announces the partial closure of the Nîmes Ouest interchange on the nights of October 28 and 29 to renew signage, with only the ramp toward Montpellier remaining open.

Weather in Corsica: overcast skies then sunny spells Sunday, west wind strengthening

On Sunday, Corsican skies will be overcast in the morning before sunny spells, with some showers possible on the western coast and the wind strengthening in the afternoon.

Var: yellow thunderstorm alert Friday October 23

The Var department is under a yellow thunderstorm alert until mid-afternoon this Friday, October 23. Locally thundery showers are moving up from the southwest before clearing quickly.