# 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. - Title: Marie Antoinette jibes at Macrons as Paris burns in riots - Summary: French President Macron and wife dance at Celine Dion concert while Paris erupts in riots against failing government. French President Macron and his wife… - Keywords: emmanuel macron, brigitte macron, marie antoinette, celine dion, paris, riots, failing government, france, news, entertainment, Marie, Antoinette - Source: Dailymail — https://dailymail.com/news/article-16217569/Marie-Antoinette-jibes-Macrons-dance-Paris-burns-riots-failing-government.html?ito=1490&ns_campaign=1490&ns_mchannel=rss - Published: 2026-10-17T21:34:25+00:00 - Read time: 2 min - Topics: emmanuel macron, brigitte macron, marie antoinette, celine dion, paris, riots, failing government, france, news, entertainment ## 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 ## Key takeaway 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.