Photos show some of France's biggest protests and riots over the past 100 years, from mass strikes to violent unrest
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As French Prime Minister France Sébastien Lecornu says curfews led to a calm night, take a look at France's history of mass demonstrations.
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Demonstrations in Paris in 1936 and 1986.-/AFP via Getty Images; Michel SETBOUN/Gamma-Rapho via Getty ImagesFrance is experiencing some of its worst civil unrest in years.So, what came before it?Here are 10 of France's biggest protests and riots over the past 100 years.France is experiencing one of its largest riots and protests in years.What began as peaceful demonstrations over school conditions culminated in nationwide cost-of-living protests and, subsequently, riots.French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said Tuesday that curfews imposed on Monday contributed to a calm night, though more protests are planned, according to Reuters.The riots and protests echo many in France's long history of mass demonstrations. From nationwide strikes to student demonstrations, several have brought the country to a standstill, in some cases prompting France's leaders to announce a state of emergency.Take a look at some of France's biggest and most impactful protests and riots over the past 100…