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Three incidents with traveler caravans in France: eviction, anniversary, and football field occupation

10.06.2026 01:13 1 min 3 sources
laprovence.com FRA + 2 more
Three incidents with traveler caravans in France: eviction, anniversary, and football field occupation
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In Brief

On June 4, 2026, France saw three events involving the traveler community: a 35th anniversary of a site in Aubagne, an eviction order for 150 caravans in Bléré, and the occupation of football fields in Vaucluse by hundreds of caravans

On Thursday, June 4, 2026, three notable events involving the traveler community (gens du voyage) occurred in France.

Anniversary of the Aubagne site

In Aubagne (Bouches-du-Rhône), the 35th anniversary of the local traveler site was celebrated. Opened in 1991, it was one of the first in the country, predating the Besson II law by nine years. On opening day, 150 caravans arrived for 25 spaces, demonstrating high demand. Currently, 15 families live on the site, managed by LVD Environnement, many from several generations of the same families.

Eviction in Bléré

In Bléré (Indre-et-Loire), the prefect signed an eviction order for approximately 150 caravans that illegally occupied a site on June 1. The notice was served on June 4, with a voluntary evacuation deadline of June 5 at 4:00 PM. Non-compliance may lead to authorized use of force. No negotiations were held with community representatives.

Occupation of football fields in Vaucluse

In Châteauneuf-de-Gadagne (Vaucluse), between 100 and 200 caravans settled on two fields of SC Gadagne club. Representatives of the "Vie et Lumière" mission promise to leave within two weeks and clean the area. The club has canceled several events, and its president fears serious damage to the turf.

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35 years of traveller site in Aubagne: 150 caravans arrived on opening day

04.06.2026 laprovence.com FRA

Around 150 caravans of the travelling community ordered to vacate a site near Tours

04.06.2026 actu.fr FRA

Hundreds of caravans occupy football pitches in Vaucluse

04.06.2026 ICI, le média de la vie locale FRA

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