Parisians wake up to protest damage and looted shops

Author: bbc.co.ukPublished on: October 18, 2026Country: France
Society & LifestyleCrime & Law
Parisians wake up to protest damage and looted shops

Violence broke out across France on Saturday during the latest demonstrations against conditions in schools and the cost of living. The French government described the events as an “escalation in violence,” and at least 1,200 people were arrested. Shopfronts were smashed and stores looted. In Paris, shop owners began clean-up efforts, with some reporting damage and stolen goods worth €100,000.

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