Val d'Oise: Gathering and Face-Covering Bans for Halloween

The Prefect of Val d'Oise has issued orders to prevent public order disturbances during Halloween festivities.

Generic image of a prefecture building facade in Île-de-France.
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Generic image of a prefecture building facade in Île-de-France.

On the occasion of the mobilization announced for Saturday, October 31st, coinciding with Halloween festivities, the Prefect of Val d'Oise has issued two orders to prevent risks of serious public order disturbances.

These orders, effective from Saturday, October 31st at 10:00 PM to November 1st at 5:00 AM, apply to several towns in the Val d'Oise department, including Saint-Leu-la-Forêt.
The first order temporarily prohibits any gathering, procession, parade, or assembly of more than five people in public spaces, declared or undeclared, that could impede traffic or public order.
The second order prohibits the wearing of personal protective equipment or any clothing or object intended to conceal one's face in all public spaces within the Val d'Oise department. This measure is implemented during public demonstrations, in accordance with Article L. 211-3 of the Internal Security Code.
Based on information from the official source: Mairie de Saint-Leu-la-Forêt (29/10/2026)