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French Park Manager Held Over Alleged Religious Discrimination After Turning Away 150 Israeli Children

Prosecutors are weighing discrimination charges, with hate‑crimes specialists assisting the fast‑tracked probe.

Le gérant d’un parc d’activité de loisirs des Pyrénées-Orientales, qui propose des tyroliennes, a été placé en garde à vue. (Photo d’illustration)
Le gérant de Tyrovol a été placé en garde à vue pour « discrimination fondée sur la religion, la race, les origines ou la nationalité dans le cadre de l’offre ou de la fourniture d’un bien ou d’un service. »
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Overview

  • The Aug. 21 refusal at the Tyrovol park in Porté‑Puymorens affected 150 Israeli minors aged 8 to 16 with a longstanding reservation, and the group was escorted to another site without incident.
  • Prosecutors say the manager cited “personal convictions” to justify the refusal, though he denies the allegations while in police custody.
  • A flagrance investigation is being run by the Prades research brigade with the national hate‑crimes office co‑seized, and the suspected offense carries a potential three‑year prison term.
  • Authorities identified the manager as Floran S., 52, who is described as unknown to the justice system and not subject to adverse reports.
  • France’s interior minister and Jewish organizations condemned the incident, as investigators also examine a prior Facebook notice stating the park would close for storm‑related safety inspections.