Day after the demonstrations, violence and looting occurred near the Place de la Republique - Paris The day after the demonstrations, violence and looting occurred near the Place de la Republique in Paris, France on October 18, 2026. Violent clashes between protesters and the French police during the demonstration protesting against the high cost of living. as part of a nationalwide call for mobilisation bringing together various groups expressing their anger former Yellow Vests, secondary school and university students, climate activists, even farmers. After weeks of student protests, France faces broader, nationwide demonstrations. Photo by Alain Apaydin ABACAPRESS Paris France