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Illegal caravan encampments on French stadiums: incidents in Izernore, Serémange-Erzange and Bruges

18.06.2026 08:49 2 min 4 sources РУС
leprogres.fr FRA + 3 more
Illegal caravan encampments on French stadiums: incidents in Izernore, Serémange-Erzange and Bruges
Original source: leprogres.fr

In Brief

Three cases of illegal occupation of stadiums by caravans have been reported in France. In Izernore over 150 caravans occupied the pitch, in Serémange-Erzange about 30, and in Bruges 130. Mayors and officials faced aggression, complaints were filed, eviction procedures launched.

Izernore (Ain)

On Sunday afternoon, about 150 caravans of an evangelical community illegally occupied the football pitch of the Vignette stadium. The mayor requested a prefectural eviction order, to be served Tuesday morning. Due to gendarmes being occupied with the G7 summit in Évian, a quick evacuation is unlikely. Sports clubs have cancelled training, and a school event planned for Tuesday is threatened.

Serémange-Erzange (Moselle)

On Sunday, about 30 caravans of a traveller group illegally occupied the pitch of the Henri-Laurent stadium. Deputy mayor Pierre Vasko, who tried to negotiate, was violently pushed by two or three people and filed a complaint. The municipality started eviction proceedings; several sports events cannot take place, and the grass and goals were damaged.

Bruges (Gironde)

On 7 June 2026, about 130 caravans illegally occupied the football fields of the Daugère complex. Mayor Frédéric Giraud, who arrived on site, faced aggression; his bicycle was thrown into bushes in front of police who did not intervene. The town hall initiated eviction, and the area was cleared in less than 48 hours, by 9 June. The complex, renovated in summer 2025, suffered no significant damage.

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Izernore: Over 150 caravans occupy stadium, activities disrupted

15.06.2026 leprogres.fr FRA Original source

Serémange-Erzange files complaint over illegal installation of about 30 caravans

15.06.2026 republicain-lorrain.fr FRA Original source

Around 30 caravans illegally occupy stadium in Serémange-Erzange, deputy mayor files complaint after being pushed

15.06.2026 ICI, le média de la vie locale FRA Original source

Bruges: 130 caravans on the stadium, mayor assaulted, police inactive

09.06.2026 INFO.FR FRA Original source

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