In pictures: More than 500,000 took to the streets as France protests erupted into violence

In pictures: More than 500,000 took to the streets as France protests erupted into violence — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/in-pictures-more-than-500-000-took-to-the-streets-as-france-protests-erupted-into-violenceContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Over 500,000 Protest in France as Riots Cause Landmark Damagehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/in-pictures-more-than-500-000-took-to-the-streets-as-france-protests-erupted-into-violencehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/in-pictures-more-than-500-000-took-to-the-streets-as-france-protests-erupted-into-violence#u147344Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:10:20 +0000More than 500,000 people participated in nationwide protests across France that descended into violent rioting. Protesters damaged and destroyed French landmarks, leading to the closure of the Louvre and other top tourist destinations. President Macron condemned the violence, stating some participants sought to bring down the Republic. In response to the weekend of unrest, the French government is seeking to implement curfews in specific areas to restore order.Why it mattersThe unrest has provided a political opening for France's far right. Internationally, US political figures Donald Tru