Schools resume in Tours

As of Monday, November 2, high school and university students in Tours have returned to classes following the All Saints' holiday. However, social unrest continues, with additional police forces deployed near several high schools in the department to prevent blockades.

Unrest lingers at campuses

While most campuses, including Deux Lions, Bretonneau, and Grandmont, have resumed classes, some institutions like Tanneurs, Polytech, and the IUT of Tours Nord remain closed. Student anger has not fully subsided, and further actions are possible during the week.

Demonstration planned for Thursday

A large demonstration organized by the Intersyndicale is scheduled for Thursday, November 5, in Tours, starting at 10 a.m. from Place de la Liberté. Previous demonstrations in Tours have drawn large crowds, and this one is expected to be no different.

Another demonstration planned for Saturday

Another demonstration is planned for Saturday, November 7, for Act 4 against the high cost of living. This demonstration is not yet officially declared, and the Prefect of Indre-et-Loire may prohibit it due to past disturbances. This Saturday could be tense, as the far-right group "Des Tours et Des Lys" plans a traditional torchlight procession in the evening.

Curfew decision in question

The Prefecture’s curfew was recently rejected by the Orléans administrative court, amid controversy. The mayor of Tours had opposed the curfew, as detailed in an article from La Nouvelle République. The situation remains uncertain as to what actions the Prefecture will take next.