Paris and several French cities, including Marseille, Lyon, and Bordeaux, have faced massive protests fueled by inflation and declining public services. Estimates of the turnout range from 550,000 to 800,000 participants, including students, "Yellow Vests," and various activists. What began as student-led demonstrations over education policy evolved into broader anti-government protests. The unrest resulted in widespread looting, damage to storefronts, and attacks on official buildings, including the burning of the historic bell tower in Limoges. Authorities reported hundreds of arrests and over 600 injuries among police and civil defense personnel. President Emmanuel Macron condemned the violence and vowed to prosecute those responsible. Meanwhile, a sharp political divide has emerged, with the government and Jean-Luc Mélenchon’s party trading blame over the handling of the crisis, raising questions about stability ahead of upcoming presidential elections.