From Bayonne in the southwest to Nice in the southeast, from Vannes in the west to Reims in the east, demonstrators mobilised against the prospect of a victory for the far right in the legislative elections.
If that were to happen, National Rally (RN) party leader Jordan Bardella could become prime minister.
“I thought I would never see the far right come to power and now it could happen,” said Florence David, 60, who took part in the Paris protest.
“No need to vote RN to love France,” was among the slogans used.
