On Saturday, October 17th, amidst demonstrations that brought together thousands of French citizens, acts of vandalism targeted businesses, public property, and public institutions. In Paris, Lyon, Marseille, Bordeaux, Toulouse, as well as in many other cities, several public buildings were vandalized or destroyed, such as the Limoges City Hall. Numerous shops were also ransacked.
At the call of the Association of Mayors of France, Bruno Espic, Mayor of Saint-Jean, invites the Municipal Council and all residents of Saint-Jean to gather in front of City Hall this Monday, October 19th at noon. This gathering aims to call for respect for the values of the Republic and democratic institutions.
