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In late May 2026, several groups of travellers illegally occupied sites across France: a lake, football fields, and private land. Mayors filed complaints; eviction procedures have begun.
In late May 2026, France saw multiple illegal occupations by traveller communities (gens du voyage).
Near Toulouse on 29 May, an evangelical community broke a gate and occupied Lake François-Soulas in Plaisance-du-Touch. About 100 caravans parked in a vehicle-restricted area. The mayor filed a complaint; eviction is underway.
In Ain on 31 May, about 200 caravans occupied the sports complex in Saint-André-de-Corcy, including the main football pitch. According to club SC Portes de l'Ain, entry was via fire lanes, damaging gates. The club cancelled all June training sessions and called the prefecture.
In Saint-Andiol on 31 May, about 80 caravans occupied two football fields, breaking gates. Mayor Jean-Luc Périn expressed displeasure. Police and gendarmes monitored; no incidents. The evangelical community said they were holding an eight-day religious gathering.
In Entrelacs (Savoie) on 31 May, over 250 caravans occupied a 3-hectare private plot. Mayor Jean-François Bressand warned water supply might be limited. The town contacted the prefecture. The same field was invaded in 2024.
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On May 29, 2026, an evangelical traveler community forced entry to Lake François-Soula in Plaisance-du-Touch by breaking a locked gate. About 100 cara...
On May 29, 2026, an evangelical traveler community forced entry to Lake François-Soula in Plaisance-du-Touch by breaking a locked gate. About 100 caravans are now parked on the site, which is closed to vehicles. The municipality filed a complaint and eviction proceedings have begun.
On May 31, approximately 200 caravans illegally occupied the sports complex in Saint-André-de-Corcy (Ain department), including the main football pitc...
On May 31, approximately 200 caravans illegally occupied the sports complex in Saint-André-de-Corcy (Ain department), including the main football pitch. According to SC Portes de l'Ain, vehicles entered through fire access routes, damaging the gates. The club canceled all training sessions and open days scheduled for June and requested the prefecture to evacuate the site.
On Sunday, May 31, around 80 caravans of travelers (gens du voyage) illegally occupied two football fields in Saint-Andiol after breaking the gates. M...
On Sunday, May 31, around 80 caravans of travelers (gens du voyage) illegally occupied two football fields in Saint-Andiol after breaking the gates. Mayor Jean-Luc Périn expressed displeasure over the unauthorized setup. Police and gendarmes were present to monitor the situation; no incidents were reported. Members of the evangelical community stated they were in town for an eight-day religious gathering.
In the commune of Entrelacs (Savoie department), on May 31, more than 250 caravans of travelers forcibly occupied a private 3-hectare plot. Mayor Jean...
In the commune of Entrelacs (Savoie department), on May 31, more than 250 caravans of travelers forcibly occupied a private 3-hectare plot. Mayor Jean-François Braissand stated that water supply may be limited, and the municipality has contacted the prefecture for eviction. The same field was invaded in 2024.
Updated: 11.07.2026
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