23.10.2026 13:52
After the Yellow Vests protests in France, which saw looting and violence on October 17, the government tightened security measures. The Ministry of Culture decided to close major museums in Paris, including the Louvre, Orsay, and Picasso museums, due to protests planned for October 24. During the demonstrations on October 17, approximately 2,500 people were detained, and more than 1,000 security personnel and firefighters were injured.
In France, where social unrest and protests are increasing, the government has taken new measures against the Yellow Vest actions planned for the weekend. In the country, where a partial curfew is also in effect, major museums in the capital Paris will close their doors to visitors on October 24.
THE LOUVRE, ORSAY AND PICASSO MUSEUMS WILL CLOSE
According to reports in the local press, the French Ministry of Culture decided to close major museums in the capital due to the Yellow Vests, who are expected to take to the streets in many cities on October 24 despite the governorships' ban on actions. The ministry announced that it took the decision "to ensure the safety of visitors and employees and the protection of artworks."
Among the museums that will close their doors to visitors are the world-famous Louvre, Orsay and Picasso museums. It was reported that necessary security measures will also be taken at all institutions affiliated with the Ministry of Culture.
DEMONSTRATIONS ACROSS THE COUNTRY ON OCTOBER 17
The Yellow Vests, supported by students as well, had organized demonstrations across the country on October 17 to protest the high cost of living and high fuel prices. During the demonstrations, approximately 2,500 people were detained, while more than 1,000 police officers, gendarmes and firefighters were injured.
AROUND 3,000 BUSINESSES WERE DAMAGED
In the demonstrations where violent incidents occurred, approximately 3,000 businesses were damaged or looted. Tradespeople whose businesses were damaged reacted to the government on the grounds that it could not manage the crisis.
PARTIAL CURFEW
In order to prevent possible actions, the government had decided to impose a partial curfew in some regions, particularly Paris, Lille, Lyon, Nice and Marseille. French President Emmanuel Macron had also announced that in the coming days all actions other than those by trade unions would be banned.