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Grégoire stated that Nice fans, "some of whom are known to have links to the far right," were responsible for "accosting and violently attacking" residents of Paris.
The altercations compound a difficult season for OGC Nice.
The club, acquired by Britain's Ineos in 2019, finished their domestic campaign in the relegation play-off position after securing only two victories across their final 24 fixtures.
Disciplinary issues follow a recent pitch invasion by angry fans during a scoreless draw against Metz.
That resulted in a sanction forcing Nice to play their upcoming home relegation play-off match behind closed doors.
The club faces a two-legged playoff against Saint-Etienne next week to remain in the top division. The team's management acknowledged the immense pressure facing the squad.
"It is still a final, so of course we will give our all.
But the two matches that come after are more important," acknowledged Jean-Pierre Rivère, the club's president.
Rivère emphasized that maintaining their position in the top flight remains the absolute priority.
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"We want to stay in Ligue 1. That is our only ambition," Rivère stated.
