In Charleville-Mézières, far from the scenes of looting: "We have seen fractures multiply over time, fears rising without ever coming down"

Murielle Tombois, a real estate agent in Charleville-Mézières, feels the impact of distant riots and violence through social media. Images of burning buildings and looting evoke memories of her father's struggles in the 1960s. Despite her city's calm, she worries about potential threats to her agency. A week later, a shooting in Trappes, labeled a racist attack by President Macron, heightens her anxiety. Reflecting on a past conference predicting civil unrest, she now senses a frightening reality.