Aside from major cities like Paris and Marseille, the local election results from smaller towns like Le Havre and Menton are expected to reveal early political trends ahead of the 2027 presidential and legislative contests.

COLUMN. With just 14 months to go before the 2027 presidential election, France's municipal elections are seen as a major political test by candidates seeking momentum, explains…

The highest-profile contest is for the mayorship of Paris - which has been under left-wing control for 25 years.