Burnt bicycles and smashed shop windows mark Paris after cost-of-living protests
Paris woke up to widespread damage on Sunday after violence overshadowed Saturday's protests over the cost of living. Streets were littered with debris, with burnt bicycles, damaged vehicles and looted shops.
The French capital, Paris, woke up on Sunday, 18 October, to widespread damage caused by violence during Saturday's protests. The demonstrations were directed against the cost of living and formed part of nationwide protests against rising prices. The violence, however, overshadowed the message of the protests themselves.
What the streets looked like
Streets across Paris were littered with debris, burnt bicycles and damaged vehicles. Many shops in the city had smashed windows, and there were signs of looting.
Several well-known businesses were affected, including Nike, the sportswear brand, Sephora, the cosmetics retailer, and Burger King, the fast-food chain. Windows at the ticket office of the Paris Opera were also shattered.
Clean-up begins
On Sunday, cleaning crews worked to clear debris from the streets. At the same time, workers started repairing shopfronts and replacing damaged windows.
The unrest came as demonstrations against rising prices took place across France. The source does not provide information on arrests, injuries or the overall cost of the damage.
