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Tours News
Headline News
Tours is hosting the Aucard Festival, a major contemporary music event organized by Radio Béton. The festival features free concerts across the city, drawing large crowds and showcasing diverse musical talent.
Business News
France is experiencing widespread strikes in June, affecting multiple sectors, including rail, taxi services, and supermarkets. Farmers are also protesting in support of a deregulation bill, leading to road blockages across the country.
Economic News
The Banque de France projects 0.6% GDP growth for 2025, with domestic demand driving activity while foreign trade weighs negatively on growth. Inflation is expected to remain low at 1.0%, largely due to declining energy prices.
Political News
Protests against the rise of the far-right are taking place across France, including Tours. Demonstrators are rallying against the political shift following recent European parliamentary elections.
Election News
France’s next legislative elections are scheduled for July 2025, following the hung parliament outcome of the 2024 elections. The current government remains unstable, with speculation about potential snap elections.
Employment News
Tours is hosting multiple job fairs, including the Forum Tours pour l'emploi at the Palais des Congrès on June 5 and a job dating event on June 10. Major employers such as ASTREA, ACTION, and Transports Moreau are actively recruiting.
Stock Market News
The CAC 40 index fell 1.1% to 7,684, marking a third consecutive session of losses due to escalating Middle East tensions. Stellantis, Accor, and Teleperformance posted the steepest declines, while Engie and Orange saw gains.
Seven-Day Weather Forecast
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June 15: Mostly sunny, 75°F/55°F (24°C/13°C).
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June 16: Partly cloudy, 77°F/57°F (25°C/14°C).
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June 17: Mild, 80°F/59°F (27°C/15°C).
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June 18: Warm, 82°F/60°F (28°C/16°C).
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June 19: Partly cloudy, 81°F/61°F (27°C/16°C).
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June 20: Pleasant, 79°F/60°F (26°C/15°C).
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June 21: Mostly sunny, 78°F/59°F (26°C/15°C).
Entertainment News
Tours is hosting NAÏRAM Le Foudre, a major cultural event on June 15. Other highlights include the Aucard Festival, the Culture is Invited to the Palace exhibition, and guided tours of historic neighborhoods.
Upcoming Events
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Aucard Festival – June 10-14.
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Culture is Invited to the Palace Exhibition – May 12-July 11.
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Aperitif Walk on the Loire – June 6-August 30.
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Guided Tour: Sainte-Radegonde Neighborhood – June 14.
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Personal Exhibition by Nils Alix-Tabeling – June 14.
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Melody Gardot Concert – June 14.
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Black Eyed Peas at Château de Chambord – June 22.
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Napalm Death Concert at Oésia – July 4.
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Caravan Palace at Domaine de Cande – July 12.
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