Many museums in Paris, including the Louvre, will be closed on Saturday and Sunday. Authorities in the French capital fear unrest due to planned protests by the Yellow Vest movement.
According to the BBC, 89 police officers will be on duty in France this weekend, and armored vehicles will patrol the streets of Paris. Police have advised shopkeepers and restaurant owners in the Champs-Élysées area to remain closed.
Last week, the Arc de Triomphe was damaged during the Yellow Vest protests. City authorities are preparing to take additional measures to protect important Parisian landmarks and sites, including the Eiffel Tower, which will be closed to tourists on Saturday. The Louvre, the Musée d'Orsay, and the Paris Opera will also be closed.
The "Yellow Vests" movement got its name from the reflective vests its participants wear, which every driver in France is required to have in their cars. Initially, the protesters demanded the repeal of the government's plans to sharply increase gasoline and diesel prices. After the authorities acceded to their demands, the "Yellow Vests" have put forward new demands and are planning large-scale protests across the country on Saturday and Sunday.
Source: travel.ru