The French City of Limoges Wasn’t Known for Unrest. Then Rioters Set Fire to Its City Hall. NYT - Top Stories By: Giulia Imbert 18 October 2026 at 17:29 As unrest surged across France this weekend, the most surprising attack came in the quiet city of Limoges, where rioters set fire to the city hall. © Pascal Lachenaud/Agence France-Presse — Getty ImagesThe city hall in Limoges on Saturday night. The violence in the city, better known for its porcelain than its politics, was among the most surprising episodes of France’s widespread unrest.