France Burns Over Inflation: 143-Year-Old Landmark Reduced to Ashes, Over 800,000 Protest

France is experiencing widespread violent protests over inflation and immigration policies, with over 800,000 people taking to the streets. The unrest has resulted in more than 1,200 arrests and the burning of a 143-year-old town hall in Limoges. Protesters set fire to the historic Limoges town hall, built in 1873, after first torching a police vehicle outside. The French Interior Ministry reported approximately 550,000 demonstrators on Saturday, though the CGT union claims the number exceeded 800,000. Violence spread across multiple cities including Paris, Lyon, Marseille, and Lille, with vehicles, tourist offices, and police stations damaged. US Vice President JD Vance blamed Western liberals for the crisis, while French authorities have vowed strict legal action against those responsible for the violence.