Pays de la Loire

• LavalCultureOct 15

  Festival J2K presents "Gueules noires" at Théâtre de Laval

  The festival J2K will present "Gueules noires" by Cie Niya at the Théâtre de Laval on Friday, October 16th. This choreographic creation honors miners and immigrant generations who shaped working-class history. The performance blends dance, music, and memory.

• Saint-NazaireSocietyOct 14

  Inhabitable house in Saint-Nazaire; demolition of nearby cafe questioned

  A house in Saint-Nazaire is inaccessible, causing distress for a family. The demolition of the neighboring cafe four years ago might explain this situation.

• Saint-NazaireSocietyOct 14

  High School Students Block Lycée Aristide-Briand in Saint-Nazaire; Fires Lit

  Students organized a mobilization at Lycée Aristide-Briand on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. The young protesters blocked the school entrances with trash bins and pallets before classes began. A fire was lit on Boulevard Coubertin, blocking the road.

• LavalEducationOct 14

  4th edition of Big Bang Career Guidance takes place in Laval

  The fourth edition of the Big Bang Orientation Emploi event will take place in Laval on October 15th and 16th. Organized by the Pays de la Loire Region, it offers a space for professional guidance and exchange at the Square de Boston. The Nuit de l'Orientation will also be held that Thursday evening.

• Saint-NazaireEconomyOct 13

  Nantes Saint-Nazaire Port Area: Economic Giant with Major Regional Impact

  An Insee study highlights the major economic weight of the Nantes Saint-Nazaire industrial and port complex. With 30,400 employees across 670 establishments, it generates significant wealth for Pays de la Loire. The port is described as indispensable to the region's economy.

• La Roche-sur-YonCultureOct 12

  Local Historian Details La Roche-sur-Yon's Princely Past

  Thomas Siret, a history doctor, has self-published two books detailing the history of La Roche-sur-Yon. His first work covers the principality period from 1497 to 1791, noting that all European kings descend from its first prince. The second book covers the city's history from 1815 to 1848.

• Saint-NazaireSocietyOct 12

  Body of man who jumped from Saint-Nazaire bridge recovered in Loire estuary

  The body of a man who jumped from the Saint-Nazaire bridge on October 2 was recovered by emergency services on October 10. At 5:30 PM, responders were alerted to a floating corpse in the Loire estuary. The Sdis 44 deployed resources and retrieved the body for law enforcement.

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