The soaring Arc de Triomphe at the top of the Champs-Elysees in Paris will reopen Wednesday after being covered in graffiti and ransacked during anti-government protests which rocked the capital on December 1, the French monuments commission said. They also snuffed out the eternal flame burning on the tomb of the unknown soldier. Some protesters were also seen on the top of the landmark building which offers panoramic views of the capital. “Some furniture, notably in the gift shop and library, have been temporarily repaired while awaiting new installations,” it added. NVGRELATED STORIES:ADVERTISEMENTPressure builds on Macron as Paris cleans up after latest riotFrance counts costs of protests, new fiscal measuresRead Next

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer December 12, 2018 08:48 UTC