Gathering at Place Bellecour

Approximately 200 people, including residents and local merchants, gathered at Place Bellecour in Lyon on Monday evening. The event was meant to show solidarity after a fire damaged the tourism office during previous unrest on October 17.

Curfew restrictions and timing

The prefecture of the Rhône allowed the gathering, noting that a curfew decree for Presqu'île had been published too late for demonstrators to be informed. The condition was that the crowd disperse by 9 p.m.

Political and ideological slogans

During the gathering, participants sang the Marseillaise and recited religious chants. They also chanted slogans such as "Doucet resignation" and "LFI guilty," targeting political figures and parties. A group of individuals in black clothing later joined the crowd, promoting ultra-right messages.

Ultra-right slogans and movement

At 9 p.m., as the curfew began, between 100 and 200 people continued their movement along rue Victor-Hugo toward Place Carnot. They sang ultra-right slogans, including "Frenchman, wake up, you are here at home" and "Islam out of Europe," while carrying a flag marked with a Celtic cross.

No public order disturbances reported

The prefecture reported no disturbances to public order during the demonstration. The group marching along rue Victor-Hugo left the area affected by restrictions, and officials confirmed there were no disruptions to public safety.