Stories from Saint-Etienne · France

A festival in Saint-Etienne will take place from May 15 to 17, 2026, featuring 16 artistic propositions. These include street theater, dance, circus, concerts, and DJ sets. The event, held notably at Parc François Mitterrand, will be accessible to all without charge.

An investigation is underway regarding a 40-year-old man who flew to Algeria after an incident in Saint-Etienne. Authorities are treating the case as a suspected murder. A judge has been seized and an arrest warrant has been issued. Victim Manon Rolando reportedly met with a violence victims' association yesterday. The arrest may signal a warming of judicial relations between France and Algeria which have been stalled for years.

The JBR Group, which co-directs a bookstore in Saint-Etienne, has filed for receivership. The shift has been observed across all French bookstores, including smaller ones, for over three years.

Stade de Reims secured promotion to Ligue 1 following a 3-0 victory against Saint-Etienne. The match took place at a full Geoffroy-Guichard stadium. The club returns to the top flight after a three-year absence.