# Spire collapses at historic Limoges town hall amid violent protests across France

https://mins.news/en/video/104908

- euronews, 2026-10-18 06:47 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81UynAx1t6c

> Mass protests across France turned violent in several areas on Saturday, with demonstrators clashing with police. A spire collapsed at Limoges’ historic town hall. Authorities said about 550,000 people joined the nationwide protests.

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