Episode 2 of 3
White Overalls Riots
- When
- 8-9 June 1869
- Where
- Boulevard Montmartre
Following the elections, the worst rioting in fifteen years erupted in several French cities, including demonstrations in Paris.
On the nights of 8–9 June 1869, the 'white overalls' riots erupted in several cities throughout France. In Paris, demonstrators assembled on the Boulevard Montmartre and sang the 'Marseillaise', which was banned under the Second Empire. The unrest in Paris lasted only an hour, but marked significant social tension following the electoral results.
Sources
- 1869 French legislative election Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-25
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