In Paris, stores and restaurants closed their doors in anticipation of protests. Cultural sites, including the Louvre, also shuttered operations for the day.
As of October 24, 2026, at 10:25 a.m. EDT, police presence was significant at the Place de la Bastille. Officers maintained a strong presence to deter unrest.
The French government deployed an extensive security force on Saturday. This move aimed to curb the chaos experienced the previous weekend. Over 70,000 police officers, supported by military troops, mobilized across key cities like Paris and Marseille.
The protests unfolded under surveillance by drones and helicopters. Authorities focused on maintaining peace and preventing disorder as demonstrators took to the streets again.