Many trains canceled, new queen of Arles, the Alès feria launched… the main news in the region

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Work on the SNCF lines: many trains canceled for this long bridge

#OCCITANIE. During this long May bridge, significant disruptions are expected on the various lines in the region. Indeed, during this period, a very high number of people is expected in the TER. Furthermore, major works throughout the region will have a very strong impact on the Toulouse routes as well as the Narbonne-Lunel route closed since Wednesday May 8, 18 p.m. until Sunday 12 p.m. ;nbsp;May 11 h.

The Carcassonne-Toulouse axis is also cut. From this Thursday, May 9, no Lio train will serve Narbonne station. This is also expected to disrupt connections between France and Spain, especially as very few replacement bus options are available at the moment.

Aude wines at the table of French and Chinese presidents

#HAUTES-PYRÉNÉES. Among the wines served at the presidential table at La Mongie with President Xi Jinping those from the estates of the ;Audois Gérard Bertrand featured prominently this Tuesday, May 7, L’Indépendant announcement.

During this lunch in an altitude restaurant, Emmanuel Macron, the Chinese president and their wives were able to taste the Château l’Hospitalet Grand Vin Blanc 2022 and the Château l’Hospitalet Grand Vin Rouge 2021. Among the gifts given to Xi Jinping included the Art Collection Château l’Hospitalet 2020 vintage.

Today’s number: 315

#HERAULT. Housing for the seasonal workforce remains a problem. Also the prefecture of Hérault offers an offer, mainly rooms and studios, all furnished, at rates "financially accessible".

Thus, in Montpellier, 315 accommodations spread across eight different residences are available. Ten apartments are also affected in Mauguio, as many in La Grande-Motte and Pérols.

A new queen of Arles

#BOUCHES-DU-RHÔNE. Amélie Laugier, 22 years old, was elected this Wednesday, May 8, twenty-fifth Queen of Arles. As is customary, she was presented on the balcony of the Hôtel de Ville by the mayor of Arles Patrick de Carolis in these words "Pople d’ Arle veici ta Reino", "People of Arles, here is your Queen".

A large crowd awaited this moment, while the mounted guardians of the brotherhood of Saint-Georges displayed their traditional mounts and outfits. Amélie Laugier will take over from Camille Hoteman during the costume festival on Sunday June 30, the day she will be officially inducted. But from Saturday May 25, the queen's ball will bring together Arlesians and herdsmen in their costumes, and other guests in evening wear. An event which will celebrate the newly elected and pay tribute to the outgoing queen and her bridesmaids.

The feria d’Alès is on until Sunday

#ALES. Launched this Wednesday with the traditional pégoulade, the festivities of the 33rd Ascension Feria continue until Sunday. On the program for this Thursday, in particular: from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., abrivados competition; from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., cow entertainment; from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., race of the gardians; at 4:30 p.m., Camargue race (Trophée des As), in the Tempéras arenas; from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., encierro near the Pont-Vieux; at 9:30 p.m., toro swimming pool in the Tempéras arenas.

Other highlights, Saturday, the cultural bullfight, in homage to Maurice André with three French ganaderias and Sunday, six toros from Yonnet.

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