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Marie Antoinette jibes at Macrons as Paris burns in riots
French President Macron and wife dance at Celine Dion concert while Paris erupts in riots against failing government.
In brief
French President Macron and wife dance at Celine Dion concert while Paris erupts in riots against failing government. French President Macron and his wife were compared to Marie Antoinette after dancing at a Celine Dion concert hours before Paris erupted in riots over government failures. Originally reported by…
Macron and Brigitte dance at Celine Dion concert
President Macron and his wife Brigitte were compared to Marie Antoinette after dancing at a Celine Dion concert.
“Macron and Brigitte are acting like Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette”
Paris erupts in riots
Over 550,000 people took to the streets as riots spread across France with barricades, overturned cars and police clashes.
“We're taking the Bastille”
Riots spread nationwide
Barricades and public buildings blazed in Lyon, Grenoble, Toulouse and Valence with police using tear gas and water cannons.
“We're taking the Bastille”
Protests over inequality
Riots began over school conditions in poor Paris suburbs and grew into nationwide action against government failures.
“We're taking the Bastille”
Macron faces political crisis
President Macron must stand down in May after completing his maximum two terms for a President.
“We're taking the Bastille”
Left-wing groups blamed
Macron blamed hard-left France Unbowed and other Leftist groups for inflaming the protests.
“We're taking the Bastille”
Riots intensify
By 6pm there had been more than 400 arrests, almost 200 in Paris with violent clashes in Brussels.
“We're taking the Bastille”
Protesters target government
Demonstrators broke into town halls in Lyon, Grenoble and Lille while carrying baguettes.
“We're taking the Bastille”
Riots spread to cities
Riots spread to cities including Marseille, Montpellier, Toulouse and Valence with police using tear gas.
“We're taking the Bastille”
Riots continue
Riots continued with protesters blocking roads around Gare du Nord and clashes in Brussels.
“We're taking the Bastille”
Riots blamed on government
Protesters blamed government failures including soaring living costs and collapsing public finances.
“We're taking the Bastille”
Riots spread to suburbs
Riots began in poor suburbs of Paris over school conditions and spread nationwide.
“We're taking the Bastille”
Riots target government buildings
Demonstrators broke into town halls in Lyon, Grenoble and Lille while carrying baguettes.
“We're taking the Bastille”
Riots spread to Brussels
Riots spread to Brussels with a car overturned and yellow vest protesters joining demonstrations.
“We're taking the Bastille”
Riots blamed on economic issues
Protesters blamed government failures including soaring living costs and collapsing public finances.
“We're taking the Bastille”
Riots continue
Riots continued with protesters blocking roads around Gare du Nord and clashes in Brussels.
“We're taking the Bastille”
What matters most
French President Macron and his wife were compared to Marie Antoinette after dancing at a Celine Dion concert hours before Paris erupted in riots over government failures.
