Luxury retail stores, including outlets of Apple, Louis Vuitton, Hermès and Rolex, were targeted by looters as violent protests over the cost of living and government spending erupted across France. Demonstrators torched cars, vandalised buildings and clashed with riot police, leaving several cities grappling with disorder.In Bordeaux, looters smashed the storefronts of high-end retailers, including Apple and luxury fashion houses Louis Vuitton and Hermès. In Paris, masked demonstrators vandalised shops and restaurants, while burning barricades and clashes with security forces added to the unrest.Masked looters were seen swarming luxury stores, grabbing whatever they could before rushing out with their spoils. From Rolex watches and Louis Vuitton belts to Dior accessories, shelves were emptied and racks stripped bare.An Hermès boutique was among the stores looted in Marseille, while an Apple store in Lille was stripped during the unrest. In Bordeaux, outlets including Louis Vuitton and Apple were targeted.Several videos are being circulated on social media and have gone viral.(The Tribune cannot independently verify the authenticity of the clips)🚨BREAKINGIn France, protesters looted Rolex and Louis Vuitton stores. https://t.co/TZ5H3hthqJ— Aleksey The Great 🇷🇺🎖 (@aleksthgrt) October 17, 2026Looters empty out a store in France during protests against “a poor educational system” and “general inequality” https://t.co/2v4EZ2XUk7— Visegrád 24 (@visegrad24) October 17, 2026