In pictures: More than 500,000 took to the streets as France protests erupted into violence
Over 500,000 people took part in protests in France over the weekend, which became marred by violence, amid demonstrations against rising living costs.
TL;DR
- Over 500,000 people participated in protests across France over the weekend.
- Demonstrations against rising living costs and declining public services turned violent.
- City halls in Limoges and Lyon's tourist office were set ablaze, supermarkets were looted, and luxury boutiques were attacked.
- French President Emmanuel Macron vowed to hold rioters and "insurrectionist elements" accountable.
- The protests initially began with high school students in Paris lamenting poor school conditions.
- One protester died of a heart attack, and another lost a hand during the unrest.