Students try to block the Louvre Museum as protests grow in France

Summary

Dozens of students gathered outside the Louvre Museum on Monday in an attempt to block access to the landmark, according to France 24. The movement puts pressure on the government as the Yellow Vest movement also grows. Following Saturday’s demonstrations, calls on social media for further protests on October 24 and 31 are multiplying.

Timeline

1. France 24

   20 Oct 2026, 09:40 UTCSource ↗

   Reports that dozens of students gathered outside the Louvre Museum on Monday in an attempt to block access, that the Yellow Vest movement is also growing and pressuring the government, and that social media calls for further protests on October 24 and 31 are multiplying after Saturday’s demonstrations.