Key facts
- Moulins, Toulouse, and Clermont-Ferrand have implemented night-time curfews for individuals under 16 during the FIFA World Cup.
- The curfews are intended to ensure public safety and prevent disturbances.
- Minors are allowed out if accompanied by a parent or legal guardian or for specific reasons.
- Clermont-Ferrand's curfew is from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. and includes a €150 fine.
- Some cities are not hosting fan zones due to past incidents, while others are planning them.
Several French municipalities have enacted night-time curfews for individuals under the age of 16 during the FIFA World Cup, citing a need to manage public order and ensure safety during major football events. Moulins, a city of 19,000 inhabitants, recently followed the lead of larger cities like Toulouse and Clermont-Ferrand by implementing such a measure for the duration of the tournament.
Toulouse, led by Mayor Jean-Luc Moudenc, has established a curfew from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. across an extended area of its city center. This decree, adopted in consultation with local authorities and the national police, aims to guarantee the safety of residents and minors. Minors are permitted to be out if accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, or for specific reasons such as a medical emergency.
Clermont-Ferrand, under Mayor Julien Bony, has implemented even stricter measures, including a curfew from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m., punishable by a €150 fine. The city will not host any fan zones. These restrictions are justified by incidents that occurred after the Champions League final and following calls for riots on social media.
While some cities like Marseille are not planning fan zones, Paris is finalizing arrangements, and Lyon is considering the possibility. Strasbourg and Vénissieux are proceeding with match screenings and fan events.