Limoges Town Hall 'largely lost' after far-left rioters set historic building on fire amid French unrest
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Historic French town hall largely destroyed by far-left rioters as violent anti-government protests escalate across the country.

Unrest across Europe leaves destruction in wake

A historic building in the French town of Limoges, about three hours south of Paris, has been "largely lost" after it was set on fire by rioters as demonstrations continue across France.

The Limoges Town Hall was built in 1883, and was made a historic landmark in 1975.