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Around 200 caravans occupy park in Chaponnay near Lyon

01.06.2026 12:14 1 min 1 source
actu.fr FRA
Around 200 caravans occupy park in Chaponnay near Lyon
Original source: actu.fr

On Sunday, May 31, 2026, a convoy of 150–200 caravans, representing an estimated 400–600 people, arrived in the commune of Chaponnay (Rhône, population 4,500). The caravans set up on the Raymond Durand municipal park, causing the main road to be blocked and traffic jams at several intersections. Mayor Nicolas Varigny announced his intention to file a complaint and initiate legal proceedings, noting that authorities on site ordered not to prevent the installation but to start legal actions. The gendarmerie increased surveillance, and the arrivals reportedly plan to stay for two weeks.

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