Mayor imposes curfew in Alpes-Maritimes town despite no unrest

The mayor of Saint-Laurent-du-Var in the Alpes-Maritimes has imposed a curfew for minors from October 20 to November 2, 2026, despite no unrest being reported in the commune. Mayor Joseph Segura announced the measure on social media, citing urban violence in other French cities like Nice, Limoges, Marseille, and Paris. The curfew runs from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m., alongside anti-gathering and face-covering orders targeting areas near Cap 3000 and the train station. The decision, which Segura says is for residents' safety, has been largely praised in Facebook comments, though it follows a weekend with no incidents in Saint-Laurent-du-Var.