Paris Police Orders Evacuation of Gaîté Lyrique Occupied by Migrants

The cultural venue, occupied by 450 migrants since December 2024, faces imminent police intervention as protesters demand housing solutions.

The Paris police prefecture has issued an evacuation order for the Gaîté Lyrique, effective by March 18, 2025, citing public order concerns.
The venue has been occupied by approximately 450 migrants, mostly minors, demanding housing, education, and recognition of their minority status.
Protests continue outside the Gaîté Lyrique, with supporters calling for sustainable housing solutions and opposing the planned eviction.
Some migrants have begun leaving voluntarily, but many remain inside, vowing to stay despite the threat of police action.
The City of Paris and the French state have clashed over responsibility for addressing the migrants’ needs, with accusations of neglect and inaction.