The City of Limoges and Limoges Métropole were affected by a fire at the City Hall on October 17th. To support the municipality and guarantee public service continuity, Limoges Métropole reaffirms its presence alongside the City.
A new telephone number, 05 55 45 94 94, is exceptionally available for users, allowing for a higher volume of simultaneous calls to be handled more quickly. The usual single number, 05 55 45 49 49, is also operational. Non-urgent requests are asked to be postponed.
Physical access to the city hall is no longer possible. Individuals needing to collect documents such as passports or identity cards will be recontacted to learn about the new procedure. New procedures will be communicated as solutions are found.
On October 18th, Guillaume Guérin, Mayor of Limoges and President of Limoges Métropole, expressed solidarity alongside the 19 mayors of the Métropole, local elected officials, and David Lisnard, President of the Association of Mayors of France. A gathering took place at Place de la République, followed by a symbolic march to the City Hall.
In the face of violent acts, the elected officials of the Republic demonstrated their unity. Guillaume Guérin described the fire as unacceptable, emphasizing that the city hall is the heart of the city and the face of the Republic. He expressed solidarity with the shocked municipal agents and thanked the firefighters and law enforcement.
The perpetrators, linked to the far-left, will be sought and brought to justice. The protection of public officials and respect for institutions are paramount. The solidarity of elected officials from the Métropole, Haute-Vienne, and beyond was warmly appreciated.
The dual responsibility now is to support the affected agents and ensure public service continuity despite considerable damage. Limoges, though wounded, will rise again through its determination and unity, affirming that violence will never dictate its law.
