List of incidents of civil unrest in France

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This is a list of incidents of civil disorder that have occurred France since the 13th century, including riots, strikes, violent labor disputes, minor insurrections, and other forms of civil unrest.

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13th century

14th century

15th century

16th century

17th century

18th century

Day of the Tiles in Grenoble (1788), painting by Alexandre Debelle,
(Musee de la Revolution francaise). Journee des Tuiles (Alexandre Debelle), Musee de la Revolution francaise - Vizille.jpg
Day of the Tiles in Grenoble (1788), painting by Alexandre Debelle,
(Musée de la Révolution française).

19th century

20th century

21st century

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