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France has imposed night-time curfews in central Paris and several other cities following a wave of riots and looting.
Authorities have also banned public gatherings in some areas, while the government has announced financial assistance to help rebuild communities affected by the violence.
According to the BBC, more than 2,500 people have been arrested in connection with the unrest, while nearly 1,000 police officers have been injured. Damage caused by vandalism and looting is estimated to run into hundreds of millions of euros.
Around 550,000 people took part in demonstrations across France during the ongoing protests, which began over the rising cost of living, fuel prices and deteriorating public services before escalating into violence.
Several cities witnessed cars and buildings being set on fire, while shops and businesses were looted.
In Paris, a curfew has been imposed from 11pm to 6am in the central areas around Place de la République and the Les Halles shopping district. Restrictions have also been introduced in Marseille, Bordeaux, Nice, Lyon and Lille, among other cities.
Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said the government would allocate funds to help restore areas affected by the riots.
However, he added that authorities would also seek compensation from those responsible for the violence. He did not rule out declaring a state of emergency, depending on how the situation develops.
More than 2,000 shops and businesses have been affected by the unrest. Alain Di Crescenzo, head of the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry, said the financial losses could reach several hundred million euros.
Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez acknowledged that police had lost control of the situation in some cities. Although he offered to resign over the handling of the unrest, President Emmanuel Macron rejected his offer.
