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The CGT says about 250,000 people protested in 73 French cities over living costs, public services and education. Police said most demonstrations were peaceful, though there were reports of fires and clashes with officers.
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Around 250,000 people joined protests in 73 French cities, according to the CGT trade union, as demonstrations over living costs, public services and education prompted a large police deployment on Thursday.
Police said protests were peaceful in most places, although there were reports of fires and police intervention. In Lyon, officers used tear gas and charged demonstrators. Authorities in Rennes said police were pelted with pétanque balls, while fires were reported in Toulouse, according to BFMTV.
About 70,000 police officers were deployed after a protest day the previous month turned violent. The Eiffel Tower was closed because of the national strike, its website said.
The actions involved several organisations, as well as pensioners, school pupils, students and other critics of government policy. The demonstrations come amid wider protests in France over living costs and education; earlier protests also saw clashes in Paris.
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