The French City of Limoges Wasn’t Known for Unrest. Then Rioters Set Fire to Its City Hall.
2 sources·Updated October 19, 2026
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- DW News EN·4h agoFrance reports almost 2,400 arrests after riots, looting and arson during cost-of-living protests
Rioters torched public buildings and looted shops across France, destroying Limoges' historic town hall. The violence erupted during nationwide cost-of-living protests.
Read at DW News EN → - NYT World·11h agoThe French City of Limoges Wasn’t Known for Unrest. Then Rioters Set Fire to Its City Hall.
As unrest surged across France this weekend, the most surprising attack came in the quiet city of Limoges, where rioters set fire to the city hall.
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