Demonstration planned in Tours

A demonstration scheduled for Saturday, October 31, 2026, in Tours will cause changes to traffic and the closure of several public facilities. Despite a prefectural decree that bans demonstrations in certain areas of Tours and Saint-Pierre-des-Corps, officials expect a large parade to take place.

Legal challenges to the decree

Two legal challenges have been filed against the decree by the administrative court in Orléans, as reported by La Nouvelle République. These challenges will be reviewed on Friday afternoon.

Disruptions starting at noon

Disruptions related to the demonstration are expected to begin as early as noon on Saturday. Public transport and road traffic will be significantly affected during the day.

Fil Bleu tramway changes

The Fil Bleu tramway network will experience a gradual shutdown starting at 12:00. From 13:00, trams will stop running between Place Choiseul and the Jean-Monnet high school in Joué-lès-Tours. A substitute bus route, called "Plan B," will be used in the southern part of the city.

Public transport adjustments

Starting at 13:00, buses will no longer serve the city center, including the station and Place Jean-Jaurès. However, they will continue to operate on the outskirts and toward shopping centers. The night lines N1 and N2 will not run during the night of Saturday to Sunday.

Closure of public facilities

The municipal museums and the central library in Tours will close at 12:30. Additionally, the gardens of the Prébendes, the Prefecture, and François-Sicard will remain closed throughout the day.

Waste management guidelines

Residents are advised to bring their bins back to their homes. If waste collection is delayed, they should keep their waste until the next collection. Retailers are asked to hold onto cardboard boxes until the next evening collection. Any bins left on public roads may be removed by local services and returned to their owners later.

Information sources for updates

The city recommends checking the websites and social media of the municipality, the Metropolis, the prefecture, and Fil Bleu to stay informed about any changes or updates related to the demonstration and its effects.