Officers have clashed with protesters in France as demonstrations sweep the country and at least 100 people are detained. Follow for the latest updates.

Hundreds of thousands earlier attended largely peaceful protests, with demonstrations also taking place in Italy, Belgium and Albania.

Major museums including the Louvre, Orsay Museum, Picasso Museum and Grand Palais - where a Cézanne exhibit is on display - are closed Saturday. Art Basel, one of the world's most prestigious contemporary art fairs, opened to the public Friday, but only for the day, with the threat of unrest prompting organizers to cancel the weekend program.

Protests over inequality and living costs drew an estimated 410,000 people across France, with clashes in several cities for a second straight weekend.

About 70,000 police and security officers, mobilized ahead of mass protests, will try to avert the arson and looting that shocked the country last weekend.

France's school unrest began over teacher shortages and deteriorating conditions. It has since spread into universities, drawn hundreds of thousands into the streets, and attracted political organizers and foreign actors trying to shape what comes next.

Over 500,000 people took part in protests in France over the weekend, which became marred by violence, amid demonstrations against rising living costs.

Protesters have focused their anger on French President Emmanuel Macron, who they blame for the rising cost of living and record-high oil prices.

French President Emmanuel Macron promised new measures to address nationwide protests following 1,435 arrests during weekend demonstrations.