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๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal Results 2026: The Outgoing Ecologist Pierre Hurmic Announces His Defeat Against Macronist Thomas Cazenave in Bordeaux

In a tightly contested runoff, Thomas Cazenave, a Macronist deputy, defeated the incumbent ecologist mayor Pierre Hurmic in Bordeaux, with a close vote of 50.8% to 49.2%.

Mar 22 โ€ข 21:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Farewell to Rolland, the winemaker who changed wine

Michel Rolland, a legendary winemaker, passed away in Bordeaux at the age of 78, marking the end of an impactful era in the wine industry.

Mar 21 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

"Do you like that? Have you gone crazy?" Michel Rolland: how he discovered Argentine wine and why it is crucial to the success of our Malbec

Michel Rolland, the renowned winemaker, passed away in Bordeaux and is remembered for his significant contributions to Argentine wine, especially Malbec.

Mar 20 โ€ข 14:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal Elections in Bordeaux: The Pragmatic Ecologist Pierre Hurmic Goes from Favorite to Underdog in an Instant

The unexpected withdrawal of economist Philippe Dessertine has reshuffled the dynamics of the Bordeaux municipal elections, leaving incumbent ecologist Pierre Hurmic in a precarious position against Renaissance candidate Thomas Cazenave.

Mar 18 โ€ข 17:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Bordeaux: 'Fast food is invading us and bringing drug dealing and insecurity,' warns a Bordeaux resident

A Bordeaux resident expresses concern over the increasing presence of fast food outlets in the city, linking them to the decline of traditional shops and rising insecurity.

Mar 17 โ€ข 18:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal Elections 2026: In Bordeaux, Philippe Dessertine's Withdrawal Revives Hope for an Alternation

Philippe Dessertine's unexpected withdrawal from the Bordeaux municipal elections could shift the city's political landscape towards the right.

Mar 17 โ€ข 18:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal Elections in Bordeaux: Retailleau, Larcher, Philippe... Several Leaders from the Right and Center Call to Vote for Cazenave

Prominent figures from the right and center in France express their support for Thomas Cazenave in the Bordeaux municipal elections, urging voters to rally against potential fragmentation of the ballot.

Mar 17 โ€ข 10:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal Elections 2026: In Bordeaux, Philippe Dessertine's Doggedness May Hinder the Changeover

Philippe Dessertine's refusal to ally with fellow candidates could threaten the possibility of a political change in Bordeaux's upcoming municipal elections.

Mar 16 โ€ข 19:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal Elections in Bordeaux: No Alliance Between Ecologist Pierre Hurmic and LFI, Moving Towards an Open Second Round

In Bordeaux's municipal elections, ecologist incumbent Pierre Hurmic has announced there will be no political alliance with the leftist LFI party as he prepares for a potentially competitive second round.

Mar 16 โ€ข 17:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal Elections: In Bordeaux, Pierre Hurmic's Fate Hangs on a Hypothetical Union of the Center-Right

The ecological mayor of Bordeaux, Pierre Hurmic, faces a challenging political landscape following the first round of municipal elections with much tighter results than expected.

Mar 16 โ€ข 09:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
Sports

XV of France: Nicolas Depoortere soon to undergo shoulder surgery and will be absent for several months

Nicolas Depoortere, a center for the XV of France and Bordeaux-Bรจgles, is set to have shoulder surgery and will be out for several months.

Mar 12 โ€ข 18:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Near Bordeaux: a 21-year-old man dies on a scooter in a road accident

A 21-year-old man tragically died in a road accident near Bordeaux while riding a scooter and colliding with two cars.

Mar 12 โ€ข 14:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal elections in Bordeaux: former mayor Hugues Martin calls on Dessertine to join forces with Cazenave for the second round

Former Bordeaux mayor Hugues Martin is urging Philippe Dessertine to unite his list with that of candidate Thomas Cazenave to challenge the incumbent ecologist mayor Pierre Hurmic in the upcoming municipal elections.

Mar 12 โ€ข 14:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

In Bordeaux, the place of the car in the city, a burning issue of the municipal elections

Bordeaux's mayor, Pierre Hurmic, is facing criticism for his efforts to reduce car usage in the city amid the upcoming municipal elections.

Mar 12 โ€ข 07:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

"I will not rally anyone": in Bordeaux, Dessertine rules out the possibility of an agreement with Cazenave for the municipal elections

Philippe Dessertine has ruled out forming an alliance with Thomas Cazenave ahead of the upcoming municipal elections in Bordeaux, where he currently has 17% support according to a recent poll.

Mar 10 โ€ข 15:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal Elections 2026: In Bordeaux, the gap narrows between Pierre Hurmic and Thomas Cazenave

A recent poll indicates that the gap between incumbent ecologist mayor Pierre Hurmic and Renaissance deputy Thomas Cazenave is narrowing ahead of the 2026 municipal elections in Bordeaux.

Mar 10 โ€ข 11:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

"Before Pierre Hurmic, it took me half the time to get to downtown": the exasperation of residents and shopkeepers in Bordeaux with the "anti-car" policy

Residents and shopkeepers in Bordeaux express frustration over the city's shift towards pedestrianization and reduced car access under Mayor Pierre Hurmic's green policies.

Mar 8 โ€ข 08:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Contaminated infant milk: the death of a baby near Bordeaux "not linked" to the product consumed

The Bordeaux prosecutor's office has stated that a baby's death is not related to the consumption of potentially contaminated Guigoz infant milk.

Mar 6 โ€ข 16:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

Large quantities of drugs and luxury cars found by the gendarmerie in the Bordeaux countryside

The gendarmerie discovered substantial amounts of drugs and luxury vehicles during a raid related to a domestic violence investigation in Saint-Andrรฉ-de-Cubzac.

Mar 6 โ€ข 14:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

Bordeaux: an investigation opened for the rape of a 7-year-old child in a private school

An investigation has been launched in Bordeaux concerning allegations of child rape involving a 7-year-old at a private primary school, with the school's director reportedly a person of interest.

Mar 5 โ€ข 14:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

A harm that "exceeds 60,000 euros": a Bordeaux student victim of identity theft recounts her ordeal

Amina Garcia, a Bordeaux student, faces significant financial and emotional distress due to extensive identity theft that has resulted in over 60,000 euros in damages.

Mar 5 โ€ข 08:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

Repeated assaults on guards at Bordeaux-Gradignan prison

Prison guards at Bordeaux-Gradignan are facing repeated assaults due to understaffing, prompting the UFAP UNSa Justice union to call for a review of safety protocols.

Mar 4 โ€ข 15:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

"I wanted to spread my wings": 1995, the year Alain Juppรฉ turned the page on the Chaban-Delmas era in Bordeaux

The article discusses Alain Juppรฉ's political transition in 1995, marking a significant change in Bordeaux from the Chaban-Delmas era.

Mar 4 โ€ข 09:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

Franรงois Thierry Trial: "A Deep Break", says the former head of narcotics on trial in Bordeaux

Former narcotics chief Franรงois Thierry discusses the deep impacts of a major drug bust that implicated his office as he faces trial for complicity in drug trafficking.

Mar 3 โ€ข 17:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Near Bordeaux, a candidate's municipal election office found vandalized

Xavier Camps' campaign office for the municipal elections in Haillan, near Bordeaux, was vandalized with graffiti during the night.

Mar 3 โ€ข 15:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Flying Whales Airships: Justice Validates the Implementation of the Controversial Factory in Gironde

The Bordeaux Administrative Court has upheld the establishment of a controversial airship factory in Laruscade, Gironde, dismissing an environmental association's suspension request.

Mar 3 โ€ข 10:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

Near Bordeaux, police targeted by projectiles for two consecutive nights

Police in Pessac, near Bordeaux, faced projectiles thrown at them over two consecutive nights, resulting in the arrest of three minors.

Mar 2 โ€ข 16:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
Sports

Pau-UBB: the perfect evening for Desperes, Maximin in all battles, a ghostly Bordeaux bench... The highs and lows

In the match between Pau and UBB, Axel Desperes shone with an outstanding performance leading Pau to a decisive victory.

Mar 1 โ€ข 22:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

"In the municipal elections, the divisions are stronger than in 2020": Figaro Magazine's revelations

The 2026 municipal elections in France are expected to showcase stronger political divisions compared to the 2020 elections, particularly in Bordeaux.

Feb 26 โ€ข 09:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

"We have been squatted for ages": in Bordeaux, the ordeal of the residents of rue de Causserouge, HQ of dealers and drug users

Residents of rue de Causserouge in Bordeaux are struggling with rampant drug trafficking and persistent squatting issues in their communal areas.

Feb 26 โ€ข 06:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal Elections in Bordeaux: Incumbent Green Mayor Pierre Hurmic Leads in First Round, Uncertainties Surrounding Second Round Outcome

Polls show incumbent Green Mayor Pierre Hurmic leading the first round of the Bordeaux municipal elections, with uncertainties about the second round due to potential alliances.

Feb 25 โ€ข 20:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
National & Local

Winemakers of France's Bordeaux region forced to adapt to survive

Winemakers in Bordeaux, France, are compelled to innovate and adapt due to challenges like falling consumption and overproduction.

Feb 25 โ€ข 12:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Faced with the real estate crisis, developer Altarea aims to become a champion of data centers

French developer Altarea is entering the data center industry through a partnership with Vantage Data Centers, targeting the construction of 15 facilities by 2030.

Feb 24 โ€ข 18:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal Elections 2026: In Bordeaux, former footballer Johan Micoud is on Philippe Dessertine's list

Former footballer Johan Micoud joins economist Philippe Dessertine's list for the 2026 municipal elections in Bordeaux.

Feb 23 โ€ข 14:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal Elections 2026: In Bordeaux, Thomas Cazenave Attacks Pierre Hurmic on the Funding of His Program

As the municipal elections approach, Thomas Cazenave questions Pierre Hurmic's transparency regarding the funding of his re-election program in Bordeaux.

Feb 20 โ€ข 16:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

At the Beaux-Arts of Bordeaux, individuals destroy a 'police piรฑata', an investigation launched

A group of masked individuals destroyed a piรฑata symbolizing a police vehicle at the Beaux-Arts School in Bordeaux, prompting an official investigation by local authorities after the incident was captured on video.

Feb 19 โ€ข 15:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

"We are flooded to protect the city dwellers": in the Bordeaux countryside, the anger of rural residents after the Pedro storm

Rural residents in the Bordeaux countryside express their anger after being flooded due to measures taken to protect urban areas during Storm Pedro.

Feb 19 โ€ข 13:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
Crime & Justice

Nighttime raids in France: 4000 elite wines disappeared from castles to China's black market

A gang operating in the Bordeaux region of France has been arrested for stealing 4000 valuable wines from prestigious estates and warehouses, allegedly funneling them into China's black market.

Feb 19 โ€ข 12:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Storm Pedro: in Bordeaux, the impressive images of the Garonne overflowing

Storm Pedro caused the Garonne River to overflow its banks in Bordeaux early Thursday morning, leading to significant flooding along the quays.

Feb 19 โ€ข 11:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

LIVE - Storm Pedro: The Garonne river raises fears of flooding in Bordeaux, four departments on red flood alert

Severe flooding is feared in Bordeaux as the Garonne river rises, affecting four departments in western France with storm Pedro approaching.

Feb 19 โ€ข 05:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Floods in Bordeaux: The city activates its emergency plan, a first since 1999

Bordeaux has activated its emergency flood response plan for the first time since 1999 in anticipation of severe flooding from the Garonne River due to storm Pedro.

Feb 18 โ€ข 13:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Death of Quentin: LFI candidate's office in Bordeaux vandalized, threatening tags found

The campaign office of Nordine Raymond, an LFI candidate in Bordeaux, was vandalized with threatening graffiti following the death of Quentin in Lyon.

Feb 16 โ€ข 14:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
Life & Tech

How did President Macron identify the wine?

The article discusses how French President Emmanuel Macron identified different wines during an interview with a French wine magazine, showcasing his knowledge and palate.

Feb 15 โ€ข 09:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
Sports

Top 14: With a double from Damian Penaud, UBB makes Castres crack and strengthens its third place

The Union Bordeaux-Bรจgles team secured a decisive victory against Castres Olympique, winning 57-32 and maintaining their position in the Top 14 league.

Feb 14 โ€ข 15:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

An emblematic venue of Bordeaux's nights, the Iboat shuts its doors

The iconic Bordeaux nightspot, Iboat, has been judicially liquidated, marking the end of an era for the local cultural scene.

Feb 13 โ€ข 11:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

Gironde: a dozen arrests after a "coup de force" at two drug dealing points

In Gironde, France, a dozen individuals, including five minors, were arrested following gunfire at drug dealing locations in Bordeaux, leading to serious charges.

Feb 10 โ€ข 20:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Car, bike, public transport... In Bordeaux, Pierre Hurmic attacked on mobility issues

Bordeaux Mayor Pierre Hurmic faces criticism regarding the city's mobility policies as municipal elections approach.

Feb 9 โ€ข 06:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ elDiario.es
National & Local

The Engineer

The article recounts an episode involving Buster Keaton during World War I when American soldiers were stationed in Bordeaux and faced significant hardships.

Feb 7 โ€ข 21:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Sports

Lawrence Dallaglio's Bristol Bears blueprint ahead of Bordeaux Investec Champions Cup showdown

Lawrence Dallaglio urges Bristol Bears to be aggressive in their upcoming match against reigning champions Bordeaux in the Investec Champions Cup.

Jan 16 โ€ข 17:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

Bordeaux: an engineering professor suspected of interference for China examined

An engineering professor in Bordeaux, suspected of having welcomed members of a Chinese delegation into 'forbidden areas,' has been put under investigation.

Jan 14 โ€ข 14:09 UTC

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