Ville de Saint-Étienne in the news

Saint-Étienne has officially submitted its bid to host a future Tour de France stage, aiming for 2029 or 2030, as it seeks to re-establish itself as a host for major sporting events following past image issues.

Former Saint-Étienne mayor Gaël Perdriau was sentenced to prison and ineligibility for a sex-tape blackmail scheme that also impacted the city's image.

Saint-Étienne is holding a three-day sidewalk sale with various merchant stalls and street entertainment until Saturday, September 12th, with free public transport on the last day.

The court ruled in favor of the City of Saint-Étienne, recognizing it as a victim in the Perdriau affair and ordering reparations for all suffered damages, including embezzled funds and legal costs.

The Tarentaize district in Saint-Étienne is undergoing a 1.4 million euro urban requalification project until 2027, including new pedestrian areas, a cycling path, and tree planting.

Saint-Etienne is transforming its main square into a public health hub for free cancer screenings and vaccinations.

Saint-Étienne will host France's first national design museum starting June 2026, utilizing a collaborative model with rotating exhibits from major national collections.

Urban redevelopment and pedestrianization projects totaling 1.4 million euros are underway in the Tarentaize district to modernize public infrastructure.

Saint-Étienne city council addresses child safety and staff background checks in municipal extracurricular services following national abuse scandals.

Saint-Étienne is launching Sainté Plage, a free public event with sports and leisure activities to coincide with the French Swimming Championships.

Saint-Étienne is launching a large-scale urban leisure and sports event called Sainté Plage to accompany the French Elite Swimming Championships.

Yannis Bekhti takes over as president of Saint-Étienne's Cité du design to improve transparency and strengthen local community ties.

Saint-Étienne is launching free public transit during the Fête de la Musique as a pilot for its upcoming weekend-free transport policy starting in September.

Yannis Bekhti has been appointed as the new president of the Cité du Design to lead urban innovation and oversee the opening of a new national gallery.

Saint-Etienne is organizing two days of awareness events and workshops at City Hall to promote mental health education and support.

The city of Saint-Etienne is pursuing legal action in an appeal case to recover diverted public funds and obtain damages for the severe reputational harm caused by the sextape scandal.

Yannis Bekhti has been appointed president of the Cité du Design to stabilize the institution and lead its urban innovation and development projects.

Saint-Étienne is skipping giant football screens to save money and boost city center business.

Saint-Etienne is launching a municipal health center and a mobile medical bus to combat local medical desertification and improve healthcare access in fragile neighborhoods.

Saint-Étienne will host the 2027 French Elite Athletics Championships, leveraging its modernized Henri-Lux stadium and expertise in large-scale sports event management.