Photos show some of France's biggest protests and riots over the past 100 years, from mass strikes to violent unrest

France has implemented curfews in Paris and various other cities to suppress violent protests triggered by the rising cost of living. These events represent some of the most severe unrest the country has faced in years. While Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu stated that these curfews resulted in a calm night, the situation follows days of volatility. The current riots are being compared to France's historical legacy of mass strikes and demonstrations over the last century.