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France is experiencing nationwide protests over education and economic issues, with recent clashes leading to significant arrests and damage to historic sites. On 2026-10-25, the unrest spread across the country, affecting Paris museums and transport, and prompting the closure of major cultural institutions such as the Louvre, d'Orsay, Picasso, and Grand Palais.
What to know
- Nearly 410,000 protesters nationwide, 70,000 police deployed Oct 25
- Louvre, d'Orsay, Picasso and Grand Palais closed Oct 25
- Unrest began in Paris' northern suburbs over education shortages and economic strain. Oct 19
- Clashes between demonstrators and police have become a daily occurrence. Oct 19
- Police arrested at least 1,800 demonstrators nationwide as clashes turned violent and shops were looted. Oct 18
Timeline
- Oct 25, 2026
- Oct 19, 2026
- Oct 18, 2026
- Oct 18, 2026
- Jun 9, 2025




