Photos show some of France's biggest protests and riots over the past 100 years, from mass strikes to violent unrest

Demonstrations in Paris in 1936 and 1986. -/AFP via Getty Images; Michel SETBOUN/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images France is experiencing some of its worst civil unrest in years.

So, what came before it? Here are 10 of France's biggest protests and riots over the past 100 years.

France is experiencing one of its largest riots and protests in years.

What began as peaceful demonstrations over school conditions culminated in nationwide cost-of-living protests and, subsequently, riots.

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said Tuesday that curfews imposed on Monday contributed to a calm night , though more protests are planned, according to Reuters.

The riots and protests echo many in France's long history of mass demonstrations .

From nationwide strikes to student demonstrations, several have brought the country to a standstill, in some cases prompting France's leaders to announce a state of emergency.

Take a look at some of France's biggest and most impactful protests and riots over the past 100 years.

1934 — February 6 riots War veterans marching with their National Association of War Veterans banderoles at Place de la Concorde, Paris, February, 6th 1934.

Keystone-France/Gamma-Keystone via Getty Images Veterans and right-wing demonstrators took to the streets following a government corruption scandal .

At least 15 people were killed.

The French Prime Minister at the time resigned the following day, stoking fears of a fascist coup.

1936 — Popular Front strikes A demonstration in Paris in May, 1936.

AFP via Getty Images Alongside an economic crisis, fears of a fascist coup after the 1934 riots helped unite left-wing parties and trade unions.