Hauts-de-France

• TourcoingSocietyOct 13

  Lycée Sévigné targeted by youths with fireworks and firecrackers

  A mother reported that her daughter at Lycée Sévigné experienced a frightening incident when masked youths set off artilleries and firecrackers in the courtyard. Security officials noted there were no signs of demands or placards, and national police will investigate using video footage.

• TourcoingCultureOct 12

  40th Edition of the Tourcoing Jazz Festival: A Celebration in Hauts-de-France

  The 40th edition of the Tourcoing Jazz Festival will take place from October 10 to 17, 2026. The event promises an eclectic program featuring international artists and groups. It is supported by the Hauts-de-France Region and offers various musical styles.

• Villeneuve-d'AscqCultureOct 12

  Free family animations at the Villeneuve-d'Ascq Museum of Mills this Sunday

  The museum of mills in Villeneuve-d'Ascq is hosting a free day of activities focused on milling skills. From 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM, visitors can enjoy activities for all ages at the location.

• CalaisSocietyOct 12

  Calais ranked among the wettest cities in France according to Holidu

  Holidu released a ranking of the wettest cities in France for October through December. Several towns in Hauts-de-France, including Calais in Pas-de-Calais, appeared in the top 50 list. Annecy was ranked first with ten rainy days per month.

• RoubaixSocietyOct 11

  Rénovation du quartier de l’Épeule à Roubaix : un collectif soutenu par la mairie veut éviter les démolitions

  A collective, supported by the town hall, aims to prevent demolitions planned for the renovation of the Épeule neighborhood in Roubaix. The group seeks to stop the scheduled housing destructions.

• TourcoingCultureOct 9

  Tourcoing Jazz Festival runs from October 10 to 17

  The Tourcoing Jazz Festival is an emblematic event in the Hauts-de-France dedicated to jazz in all its forms. During this time, attendees can enjoy concerts featuring artists like Yaël Naïm and the duo Vivien Brouller and Arno Thuillier.

• TourcoingHealth & WellnessOct 9

  First Birth Center in Hauts-de-France to be in Tourcoing, Opening End of 2027

  Tourcoing will host the region's first birth center, opening at the end of 2027. This ambitious project will be attached to the Tourcoing maternity ward.

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