Paris riots: 450 shops damaged, 228 looted in October 17 unrest

450 shops in Paris were damaged during the October 17-18 riots, with 228 also looted, according to the Paris prefecture and Chamber of Commerce. Sports, phone, restaurant, and optical stores were hardest hit, while banks were primarily targeted by arson. The Procos federation reports McDonald's locations on Magenta and Sébastopol were "completely ravaged," seven Bouygues Telecom stores were damaged, and brands like Courir, JD Sports, Yves Rocher, and King Jouet were vandalized or pillaged. Damage is concentrated on Rue de Rivoli, République, and Grands Boulevards. Total costs are estimated at several hundred million euros, with individual store losses ranging from 250,000 to 500,000 euros for looted shops. Paris sales have dropped 27 percent since October 17, and authorities have announced support measures including zero-interest loans and a dedicated assistance hotline.