To prevent public disorder, the Prefect of the Loire, François-Xavier Bieuville, has issued several orders concerning various communes in the department, including Le Coteau.
Two main measures are to be noted: the prohibition of protest gatherings of more than five people on Friday, October 23, and Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 11 a.m. to midnight, in several sectors of Saint-Étienne and in the hyper-center of Roanne, including the Loire bridge connecting Roanne to Le Coteau. Prefectural order n° DS 2026-2199 details these provisions.
Another measure concerns the prohibition of the sale, transport, and possession in public spaces of certain dangerous products, notably entertainment fireworks, flammable and explosive materials, as well as the carrying, transport, and use of weapons or dangerous objects. These provisions apply in several communes of the Loire, including Le Coteau, from Friday, October 23 at 8 p.m. to Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 8 p.m., subject to exceptions provided for in order n° DS 2026-2207.
The Prefect calls for responsibility from everyone. Law enforcement remains fully mobilized to ensure the safety of the inhabitants, shopkeepers, and infrastructure of the department.
