Two demonstrators, dressed all in black and in face coverings, stand outside the Lyon tourist office which is on fire behind them. A French flag is attached to the building. Image source, Getty Images
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The tourism office in Lyon was set on fire during protests last weekend, the city has banned all demonstrations this Saturday

ByJamie Whitehead
  • Published39 minutes ago

Only authorised union protests will be allowed in French towns and cities on Saturday, President Emmanuel Macron has said, after demonstrations across the country turned violent last weekend.

Speaking as some cities including Lyon and Nice imposed complete bans, Macron said "illegitimate" protests would not be allowed but unions would be offered alternative routes so that businesses could be protected.