Historic Montmartre Pétanque Club Evicted Amid Controversy

The Club Lepic Abbesses Pétanque faces eviction as Paris plans to repurpose the site for a public garden managed by a neighboring hotel.

The eviction follows a two-year legal battle, with the Council of State ruling in favor of the Paris municipality's plan to transform the site.
The Club Lepic Abbesses Pétanque (Clap) had occupied the site since 1971, with members protesting the eviction by forming a ZAD for several months.
Approximately 80 members were peacefully removed by police forces early on October 21, despite efforts to block the removal of their belongings.
The site, classified as protected since 1991, is set to become part of the Hotel Particulier's expansion, sparking accusations of prioritizing luxury tourism over local heritage.
Local figures, including actor Fabrice Luchini and deputy Aymeric Caron, have criticized the eviction, highlighting its impact on the community and questioning the city's priorities.