1,800 Arrested Across France After Marseille Rolex Store Looted
A Rolex store and an Hermès boutique in Marseille were ransacked on Saturday as nationwide demonstrations against rising living costs descended into violent rioting across France. International luxury retailers and public infrastructure in Paris, Bordeaux, and southern urban centers faced coordinated destruction, leaving nearly 1,800 demonstrators in custody and more than 500 police officers injured.
Nearly 1,800 Arrests and 500 Police Injuries Reported Across French Cities
Looters targeted high-end retail venues including Marseille’s Rolex and Hermès outlets alongside luxury storefronts in Paris and Bordeaux, causing structural damage to commercial districts and public buildings. Demonstrations drew over 500,000 participants nationwide, where clashes in Paris resulted in the death of one protester from cardiac arrest while President Emmanuel Macron vowed full prosecution for all individuals involved in vandalism and theft.
The surge in destruction follows weeks of student-led demonstrations over deteriorating educational conditions and broader national economic strain.
