# Paris Protests Escalate

> French cities see clashes as yellow vests and student protests intensify ahead of elections.
- Title: Paris Protests Escalate · Nationalpost | Shortify
- Summary: French cities see clashes as yellow vests and student protests intensify ahead of elections. Protesters in Paris and other French cities clashed with police…
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- Source: Nationalpost — https://nationalpost.com/news/french-violence-emerges-ahead-of-nationwide-yellow-vests-and-student-protests
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## Paris Clashes
Police and protesters clashed in Paris and other French cities Saturday, sending smoke from fires and tear gas over several demonstrations nationwide against high prices in the run-up to elections to replace President Emmanuel Macron.
## Lyon Tourism Office Burned
Masked youths set a tourism office in the city of Lyon ablaze, as riot squads resorted to tear gas and water cannon to disperse hundreds confronting them.
## Marseille Town Hall Attack
In Marseille, protesters broke into the town hall, overturning a bust and smashing furniture before being forced out by police. The mayor called for police reinforcements.
## Lille Mayoral Office Vandalized
In Lille, protesters smashed their way into the mayor’s office and vandalised the premises before leaving.
## Key takeaway

Protesters in Paris and other French cities clashed with police over budget concerns and high prices ahead of elections.