France, Oct. 19 -- The Paris police prefecture said a partial curfew would be in effect from 11pm on Monday until 6am on Tuesday in several neighbourhoods of the French capital.

Demonstrations were also banned in several Paris neighbourhoods from 8pm on Monday until 6am on Tuesday.

The Rhone Prefecture announced a ban on demonstrations on Monday from 6pm to 9pm in central Lyon, as well a curfew from 9pm on Monday until 6am on Tuesday.

"Demonstrations, including all processions, parades, crowds, and protest gatherings on public thoroughfares" are prohibited, as is "the movement of individuals and their presence in public spaces," according to a statement from Prefect Etienne Guyot.

A curfew was also announced for the northern city of L...