Municipal and metropolitan services are mobilized to prevent potential damage during the social movements planned for Saturday, October 24. Cleaning and restoration efforts have been carried out following the violence on October 17. Equipment that could be used for further vandalism has been removed from public areas.
Several interventions have taken place: removal of non-essential construction barriers and equipment, emptying of street bins and glass recycling points, collection of bulky waste, and relocation of shared bicycles, scooters, and mopeds, in coordination with TBM and free-floating operators. The aim is to secure neighborhoods affected by recent violence.
As a precautionary measure, residents and businesses are asked to bring in their bins, bicycles, and outdoor equipment from Saturday morning to clear public space and prevent them from being damaged. Bordeaux Mayor Thomas Cazenave emphasized the importance of protecting the commercial city center while guaranteeing the right to protest, strongly condemning vandalism and looting.
Certain municipal services will be closed on Saturday, including the Bordeaux Museum and Gallery of Fine Arts and the Hôtel de Ragueneau. Some markets may also close earlier. The municipal police will be deployed to protect municipal buildings and equipment.
The crisis management unit of the City of Bordeaux will be activated in conjunction with the prefecture to monitor the situation and coordinate interventions. Cleaning and road maintenance teams are engaged to ensure public service continuity and a swift return to normal.
Travel may be disrupted. Real-time information on traffic and free-floating services is available on the Bordeaux Métropole Mobility website, and on the TBM public transport network via their website or app.
