Looters ransack Galeries Lafayette in Bordeaux during French protests

Looters ransacked Galeries Lafayette in Bordeaux during violent protests in France, with other stores on the main commercial street also targeted. The unrest has escalated from student demonstrations into a national movement against inequality and rising costs. The looting occurred Saturday on Saint-Catherine Street, affecting Decathlon, Intersport, and Apple Store, with damages unreported. Protests began last month in Paris suburbs over school conditions, expanding to broader grievances. Police detained 2,400 people on Saturday. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu requested curfews from mayors on Monday amid emergency meetings, while the Louvre Museum closed after protesters blocked access. The unrest comes as President Emmanuel Macron nears the end of his term with a polarized electorate.