The ban, which is in effect from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, applies, among other places, outside the Elysée Palace and the two parliament buildings, as well as in tourist-heavy areas such as the Louvre and the Champs-Élysées.
France was brought to a standstill this weekend by widespread demonstrations for social justice and against the high cost of living, which were followed by violence in several places.
Thousands of people have been detained by the police, who in turn are accused of widespread violence.





