Video. Burnt bicycles, smashed windows and looted shops: Trail of destruction across Paris
- Updated: 18/10/2026 - 13:05 GMT+2 Paris woke up to widespread damage on Sunday after violence overshadowed Saturday’s protests over the cost of living.
- Streets were littered with debris, burnt bicycles and damaged vehicles, while shops across the city had smashed windows and signs of looting.
- Businesses including Nike, Sephora and Burger King were among those left damaged, and windows at the Paris Opera ticket office were also shattered.
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- Updated: 18/10/2026 - 13:05 GMT+2 Paris woke up to widespread damage on Sunday after violence overshadowed Saturday’s protests over the cost of living.
- Streets were littered with debris, burnt bicycles and damaged vehicles, while shops across the city had smashed windows and signs of looting.
- Businesses including Nike, Sephora and Burger King were among those left damaged, and windows at the Paris Opera ticket office were also shattered.
Sources: Euronews