Gilets jaunes plan protests and blockages in Toulouse and Haute-Garonne on October 17
The Gilets jaunes movement has announced protests and potential blockages in Toulouse and the Haute-Garonne region for Saturday, October 17, 2026, according to an interactive map of planned actions across France. The number of registered actions has surged from 279 on Monday to 1,365 by Friday. Planned actions in the area include a blockade of the Saint-Michel bridge in Toulouse at 11:30 a.m., a gathering at Matabiau station at 10:30 a.m., and a rally at a gas station on Boulevard de Suisse at 11 a.m. Additional events include a demonstration in Colomiers at 2 p.m. and a roundabout gathering in Muret at 2 p.m. The movement, which originally blocked roads and toll booths in 2018 to protest the high cost of living, may coincide with ongoing social mobilization by students and unions. The map is based on self-declarations from participants, and further details are expected.