French authorities extended partial curfews in multiple cities through Tuesday night after the restrictions helped prevent further violence following a weekend of widespread riots and looting.

Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu told lawmakers that the localized curfews proved effective in quelling the disorder that erupted on the sidelines of large protests over school conditions and the rising cost of living. Cities including Paris, Marseille, and Lille had already imposed nighttime movement restrictions in affected neighborhoods.

The unrest, which began Saturday during demonstrations across the country, resulted in more than 2,500 arrests and injuries to about 1,000 police officers and gendarmes. Officials reported attacks on government buildings and looting of more than 3,000 shops. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez acknowledged that police had lost control in some areas and offered his resignation to President Emmanuel Macron, though it was not accepted.

Curfews targeted specific zones, such as Paris's Place de la République and Les Halles shopping district, with similar measures in Lyon, Nice, Bordeaux, and Lille. A ban on unauthorized gatherings was also enforced in parts of the capital. Government buildings including a historic town hall in Limoges were damaged or destroyed.

Lecornu vowed a massive security deployment ahead of planned protests this coming Saturday. The government has also secured additional diesel supplies to address some cost-of-living grievances. Macron addressed the nation Sunday, condemning the violence and supporting local efforts to restore order.

The events have drawn sharp criticism of the government's preparedness, with justice officials citing failures in intelligence. Opposition figures have called for stronger measures to protect businesses and public property.