Heading to France? Amid Recent Unrest, Here’s What to Know

New York Times Tuesday 20 October 2026, 16:24 UTC By Ceylan Yeğinsu and Tariro Mzezewa 1 min read

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On Monday, protesters blocked the entrance to the Louvre museum in Paris. The demonstrations in support of public education and the cost of living were held in several French cities, including Marseilles, Lille and Nice.

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