Politics · France · 3 hrs ago
Paris bans gatherings in key areas as curfew continues after riots
After weekend protests over the cost of living turned into riots and looting across France, Paris police have extended restrictions in the capital.
A curfew applies overnight in some areas, and gatherings and demonstrations are banned Thursday from 8 a.m.
to 8 p.m.
in designated parts of the city.
The restricted areas include government sites such as the Elysée Palace and parliament, as well as the Louvre, major squares and railway stations.
Police have also temporarily restricted carrying fuel containers and fireworks in Paris and nearby areas.
The unrest followed weeks of student protests and demonstrations against rising living costs, and France’s government has acknowledged that its response to the violence was inadequate.
Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has promised a large police deployment for further demonstrations expected Saturday.
President Emmanuel Macron is due to meet ministers and intelligence officials on Thursday to review the unrest.
Paris police have banned gatherings and demonstrations in several parts of the city on Thursday, October 22, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
The restrictions cover areas including the presidential palace, parliament, the Champs-Elysées, the Louvre and major transport hubs.
A nighttime curfew has also been imposed in parts of Paris for a third consecutive night, from Wednesday evening to Thursday morning.
The measures follow weekend protests that turned into riots, with fires, looting and damage to public buildings and shops.
More demonstrations are expected on Saturday, October 24, and Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has promised a large police deployment.
- Who
- Paris police and authorities imposed the restrictions. Demonstrators and people gathering in designated areas are affected.
- What
- Police banned gatherings and demonstrations in several parts of Paris on Thursday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., alongside a nighttime curfew in parts of the city.
- When
- The daytime ban applies Thursday, October 22, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The curfew runs from Wednesday evening to Thursday morning.
- Where
- Several areas of Paris, including the Elysée, parliament, the Champs-Elysées, the Louvre and major stations.
- Why
- Authorities are responding to weekend riots and preparing for further protests expected on Saturday.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
France was hit by unrest involving fires and looting, following protests over the cost of living.
Authorities imposed nighttime curfews in parts of Paris and several other cities.
Paris police announced a third consecutive night of curfew and restrictions on gatherings.
A daytime ban on gatherings and demonstrations is scheduled to apply in several parts of Paris from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Further demonstrations are expected, and Lecornu has promised a large police deployment.
- Daytime ban
- October 22, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Curfew
- 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. in parts of Paris
- Restricted locations
- Elysée, parliament, Champs-Elysées, Louvre and major stations
- Expected demonstrations
- Saturday, October 24
- Custody and prosecutions
- 2,500 people taken into custody; 174 jailed and 917 formally prosecuted
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What people are saying
The police deployment for Saturday, October 24, will be on a large scale.
The presence and movement of people taking part in processions, marches and gatherings that have not been declared under the conditions set by law are prohibited.
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En complément de l'arrêté n°2026-01404, le préfet de Police a pris un arrêté périmétrique d’interdiction de rassemblement et de manifestation, dans certains secteurs de Paris demain de 8h à 20h. Consultez l'arrêté n°2026-01403 portant mesures de police applicables à #Paris dans