Limoges town hall buildings burn as French protests spread through the night
Reported by Al Jazeera · October 18, 2026
Fire at Limoges town hall
Witnesses said masked protesters set fire to the town hall in Limoges. Officials said the building was now largely lost. The fire came as cost-of-living protests continued across the country, with unrest extending into the night.
Paris sees fires and looting
In Paris, fires and looting were reported alongside the use of tear gas. The unrest continued through the night. The demonstrations were part of protests over the cost of living that were taking place throughout France.
Reporter struck during unrest
An Al Jazeera reporter was harassed and struck on the head amid the protests and looting, according to the report. The account did not provide further details about the reporter’s condition or the circumstances of the assault.
Key points
- Witnesses said masked protesters set fire to Limoges town hall.
- Officials described the Limoges building as largely lost.
- Fires, looting and tear gas marked a night of unrest in Paris.
- An Al Jazeera reporter was harassed and struck on the head.