# France’s Historic 143-Year-Old Clock Tower Collapses After Protesters Set It on Fire

> A 143-year-old clock tower in Limoges, France, collapsed after protesters set fire to the town hall during nationwide demonstrations over the cost of living. Authorities reported 1,200 arrests and 150 police officers in…

Published: 2026-10-18 · Desk: Latest · Source: TezzFeed Desk · By: Samiaa Jahan Happy

A 143-year-old clock tower in Limoges, France, collapsed after protesters set fire to the town hall during nationwide demonstrations over the cost of living. Authorities reported 1,200 arrests and 150 police officers injured. Around 550,000 people protested across France, including 110,000 in Paris. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu urged support for the Republic, while President Emmanuel Macron vowed accountability.

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