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120 caravans occupy football pitch near Toulouse; second stadium hit

14.07.2026 00:13 1 min 2 sources
actu.fr FRA + 1 more
120 caravans occupy football pitch near Toulouse; second stadium hit
Original source: actu.fr

In Brief

Around 120 caravans of the travellers community illegally occupied a football pitch in Aussonne on June 8, 2026. Earlier, 70 caravans took over a stadium in L'Union; a municipal agreement limits their stay.

On June 8, 2026, about 120 caravans of the travellers community illegally occupied a football pitch in the commune of Aussonne near Toulouse. Mayor Michel Beuillé stated it is an evangelical gathering and the group is expected to leave by June 22. Due to the lack of a large caravan parking area in the metropolis, administrative eviction is not possible within a reasonable time.

Earlier that week, around 70 caravans illegally occupied the municipal stadium in L'Union (east of Toulouse). The town hall signed an agreement with representatives of the evangelical assembly regulating the stay. The document provides for site restoration, financial compensation, and a ban on using the main sports fields. The stay is limited to May 31.

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120 caravans occupy football field near Toulouse

09.06.2026 actu.fr FRA Original source

Mayor and Evangelists Sign Agreement on 70 Caravans at Stadium Near Toulouse

22.05.2026 ladepeche.fr FRA Original source

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