Historical French Gypsy neighbourhood faces demolition

Saint Jaques is one of the poorest neighbourhoods in France and local officials say it is in need of renewal.

In the French city of Perpignan, a Gypsy community’s historical neighbourhood is being threatened with demolition.

Saint Jaques is one of the poorest neighbourhoods in France and local officials say it is in need of renewal.

Al Jazeera’s Natacha Butler reports from Perpignan.