# French Authorities Impose Partial Curfews in Paris and Nice

> French authorities enforce partial curfews in Paris and Nice after weekend riots.
- Title: French Authorities Impose Partial Curfews in Paris and Nice
- Summary: French authorities enforce partial curfews in Paris and Nice after weekend riots. French officials implemented localized curfews in Paris, Nice, and northern…
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- Topics: france, paris, nice, curfew, unrest, police, emmanuel macron, sebastien lecornu, riot, looting, anti-government, protests
## French authorities impose curfews
French authorities announced curfews for parts of Paris, northern cities and Nice after unrest.
## Violent protests over weekend
French cities experienced rioting and looting over the weekend amid anti-government protests.
## President Macron vows punishment
French President Emmanuel Macron vowed to punish those responsible for the rioting and violence over the weekend.
## Macron acknowledges police failures
He acknowledged 'failures in anticipation and intelligence' by police and sought to make clear the distinction between rioters and demonstrators.
## Unions call for new rallies
French unions have called for a new round of rallies on November 5.
## Prime Minister Lecornu's response
Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said after an emergency cabinet meeting he was 'fully resolved to restore public order'.
## Localized curfews in Paris
Police issued a curfew around the Place de la Republique and Les Halles from 11 p.m. until 6 a.m. local time on Tuesday.
## Curfews in northern cities
In northern France, including Lille, Douai, Denain and Wattignies, a curfew for minors is in place for the next two days from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.
## Curfew in Nice
In the south, including Nice, a specific curfew for minors is in place in the city center.
## Foreign travel warnings
Several countries including China, Malaysia, Germany and the United States advised citizens to avoid large crowds and exercise caution in France.
## Albania protests
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama said protesters had crossed a 'red line' after a police station was set ablaze.
## Italy's Meloni considers curfew
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni was considering imposing curfews and other measures after rioting in Milan.
## Curfews in effect
French authorities imposed curfews in parts of several cities on Monday night in response to criticism over security failings.
## Key takeaway

French officials implemented localized curfews in Paris, Nice, and northern cities following violent protests and looting over the weekend.