A French Gendarme checks a vehicle leaving a "teknival" rave party at a military site in Cornusse, near Bourges, in Bengy-sur-Craon, central France on May 3, 2026. France's interior minister vowed a crackdown on illegal raves as he flew over a giant party at a military site that defied warnings about the risk of possible explosions. Organisers said that up to 40,000 people from France and neighbouring countries partied at the firing range, while the Minister put the turnout at 17,000. (Photo by Kenzo TRIBOUILLARD / AFP via Getty Images)

Gendarmes carry out checks on partygoers' vehicle as they leave the site of a "teknival" rave party at a military site in Cornusse, near Bourges, central France on May 3, 2026. Between 17,000 and 40,000 people participate in the free party which has been taking place, without major incident, since May 1, 2026. The gathering comes as the French parliament is seeking to tighten legislation against unauthorised rave parties, introducing prison sentences for organisers and fines for attendees. (Photo by Kenzo TRIBOUILLARD / AFP via Getty Images)

An aerial view shows partygoers walking through fields as they leave the site of a "teknival" rave party at a military site in Cornusse, near Bourges, central France on May 3, 2026. Between 17,000 and 40,000 people participate in the free party which has been taking place, without major incident, since May 1, 2026. The gathering comes as the French parliament is seeking to tighten legislation against unauthorised rave parties, introducing prison sentences for organisers and fines for attendees. (Photo by Kenzo TRIBOUILLARD / AFP via Getty Images)

An aerial view shows gendarmes carrying out checks as partygoers leave the site of a @teknival" rave party at a military site in Cornusse, near Bourges, central France on May 3, 2026. Between 17,000 and 40,000 people participate in the free party which has been taking place, without major incident, since May 1, 2026. The gathering comes as the French parliament is seeking to tighten legislation against unauthorised rave parties, introducing prison sentences for organisers and fines for attendees. (Photo by Kenzo TRIBOUILLARD / AFP via Getty Images)

An aerial view shows the site of a "teknival" rave party at a military site in Cornusse, near Bourges, central France on May 3, 2026. Between 17,000 and 40,000 people participate in the free party which has been taking place, without major incident, since May 1, 2026. The gathering comes as the French parliament is seeking to tighten legislation against unauthorised rave parties, introducing prison sentences for organisers and fines for attendees. (Photo by Kenzo TRIBOUILLARD / AFP via Getty Images)

An aerial view shows partygoers gathering at a sound system at the of a "teknival" rave party at a military site in Cornusse, near Bourges, central France on May 3, 2026. Between 17,000 and 40,000 people participate in the free party which has been taking place, without major incident, since May 1, 2026. The gathering comes as the French parliament is seeking to tighten legislation against unauthorised rave parties, introducing prison sentences for organisers and fines for attendees. (Photo by Kenzo TRIBOUILLARD / AFP via Getty Images)

An aerial view shows the site of a "teknival" rave party at a military site in Cornusse, near Bourges, central France on May 3, 2026. Between 17,000 and 40,000 people participate in the free party which has been taking place, without major incident, since May 1, 2026. The gathering comes as the French parliament is seeking to tighten legislation against unauthorised rave parties, introducing prison sentences for organisers and fines for attendees. (Photo by Kenzo TRIBOUILLARD / AFP via Getty Images)

An aerial view shows the site of a "teknival" rave party at a military site in Cornusse, near Bourges, central France on May 3, 2026. Between 17,000 and 40,000 people participate in the free party which has been taking place, without major incident, since May 1, 2026. The gathering comes as the French parliament is seeking to tighten legislation against unauthorised rave parties, introducing prison sentences for organisers and fines for attendees. (Photo by Kenzo TRIBOUILLARD / AFP via Getty Images)