France announces partial curfews in Paris and other cities after weekend riots over soaring prices

Summary

France announced partial curfews in Paris and other cities on Monday after weekend demonstrations over soaring prices degenerated into some of the worst street violence in recent years. Images of riots and looting have been seen across the world, and they are worrying the country's tourism industry, raising the question of whether the violence could put off foreign tourists.

Timeline

1. France 24

   19 Oct 2026, 19:06 UTCSource ↗

   France 24 reports that France announced partial curfews in Paris and other cities on Monday after weekend demonstrations over soaring prices degenerated into some of the worst street violence in recent years.