# Leftists Burn Historic French City Hall

> Leftist rioters set fire to 143-year-old Limoges city hall while officials inside, French officials say.
- Title: Leftists Burn Historic French City Hall · Dallas Express
- Summary: Leftist rioters set fire to 143-year-old Limoges city hall while officials inside, French officials say. Leftist rioters burned France's historic Limoges…
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- Source: Dallas Express — https://dallasexpress.com/national/leftists-burn-historic-french-city-hall-with-people-inside-officials-say
- Author: Dallas Express
- Published: 2026-10-18T14:30:39+00:00
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- Topics: limoges, french city hall, leftist rioters, municipal police, mayor guillaume guerin, haute-vienne prefect, news, politics
## City Hall Fire
Leftist rioters set fire to Limoges' historic city hall on October 17, 2026, while officials were inside.
## Building Damage
The roof collapsed on floors below except in the west wing, and the bell tower fell as flames consumed the landmark.
## Mayor's Blame
Mayor Guillaume Guérin blamed anarchists and far-left groups for premeditated violence targeting the city hall.
## Police Inaction
National police lacked crowd-control resources to contain attackers who burned four police cars and two municipal vehicles.
## Previous Attack
City hall was damaged on October 1, with officials crediting employees for protecting people until police arrived.
## Criminal Investigation
A criminal investigation is underway with the national police's organized and specialized crime division handling the case.
## Key takeaway

Leftist rioters burned France's historic Limoges city hall in central France on October 17, 2026, while officials were inside.