Mass protests in France turned tense as clashes broke out in major cities like Paris during the late afternoon.
Protest numbers estimated
Authorities estimated that between 320,000 and 500,000 people participated in the processions of the third act of the social unrest.Protest atmosphere mostly calm
The majority of the demonstrations proceeded in a calm and orderly manner, with participants gathering in various locations across the country.Clashes occur in major cities
In the late afternoon, however, tensions escalated in several major French cities, leading to confrontations between protesters and law enforcement.Paris among affected areas
Paris was one of the cities where clashes took place, with reports of unrest in different districts as the day progressed.
