# In pictures: French landmarks damaged and destroyed by violent protesters

https://mins.news/en/item/106611

- BBC News, 2026-10-19 15:21 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cmq8n7l0le11o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> Violence and destruction during weekend protests across France damaged landmarks and businesses. Most demonstrators peacefully opposed rising fuel prices, living costs and deteriorating public services, while masked groups set fires and looted. Authorities acknowledged losing control of some cities, and the prime minister empowered local mayors to impose partial curfews.

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