About 3,000 people have joined a march organised by far-right groups after a nationalist activist died from a beating in the French city of Lyon.
French President Emmanuel Macron called for calm ahead of the tribute to Quentin Deranque, 23, who died of brain injuries in hospital last week.
The demonstrations took place under heavy police scrutiny, with no major incidents reported.
The incident that led to the death of Mr Deranque highlighted a climate of deep political tensions ahead of next year’s presidential vote in France.
“This is a moment of remembrance and respect for this young compatriot who was killed,…