Historic Limoges Town Hall Destroyed by Fire Amid Nationwide Protests in France

10/18/2026

Limoges Town Hall, that had survived the World Wars, was built in 1873 and inaugurated in 1883.

10/18/2026

As unrest surged across France this weekend, the most surprising attack came in the quiet city of Limoges, where rioters set fire to the city hall.

10/18/2026

Videos circulating on social media showed flames engulfing the historic structure, with thick smoke billowing into the sky as the fire tore through the building.

10/18/2026

Video: 143-year-old French town hall goes up in flames as riots escalate

10/18/2026

A masked mob torched the 19th-century building during violent protests across France.

10/17/2026

Rioters set fire to the historic Limoges Town Hall, collapsing its roof and destroying much of the landmark as France's protests rage on.

10/17/2026

Protests over rising living costs and demands for increased education spending have swept the country for weeks. The bell tower of the 143-year-old town hall in the French city of Limoges...