# La Poste postal network restructuring in France > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/la-poste-postal-network-restructuring-in-france > Updated: 2026-10-02T10:50:15.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. La Poste is undergoing a restructuring of its national network, with plans to transform or potentially close 471 post offices by 2026 or 2027. The company intends to convert traditional offices into communal postal agencies or merchant relays to adapt to declining mail volumes and foot traffic. Labor unions, including Force Ouvrière and SUD-PTT, have criticized these moves. SUD-PTT has characterized the changes as an “abandonment of public service in favor of profit,” noting that La Poste has closed an average of 344 offices annually between 2005 and 2025. Critics argue that these transformations increase travel distances for disadvantaged populations and shift financial burdens to public spending. Local resistance has emerged in various regions. In the Hauts-de-France region, officials in Auxi-le-Château passed a motion to protest potential closures, citing the essential role these offices play for elderly residents. Similarly, specific locations in the Drôme department have been identified as sites under review for transformation. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-02: La Poste plans widespread transformation of French post offices La Poste plans to close or transform hundreds of post offices into communal agencies or merchant relays across France, sparking protests from unions and local officials over declining public services. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/la-poste-plans-widespread-transformation-of-french-post-offices ### 2026-09-30: La Poste considers changes to 471 postal offices by 2027 La Poste is reviewing 471 postal sites for potential transformation or closure by 2027, amid union concerns over the impact on public service and local access in France. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/la-poste-considers-changes-to-471-postal-offices-by-2027 --- Cite as: La Poste postal network restructuring in France. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/la-poste-postal-network-restructuring-in-france