The targeted curfews that were imposed in parts of Paris and other cities after several days of protests that turned violent helped keep the peace overnight, French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said on Tuesday.
He added that local authorities on the ground can impose targeted curfews again on Tuesday night where they deem necessary.
France sees some of its worst violent protests in years
Some 2,400 people were arrested during the weekend, and police investigators are poring over online videos and images to track down looters. The government said it will increase police numbers on the ground, especially for next weekend if it sees renewed protests. It has not specified how many extra officers it will be made available.
For businesses and victims of the violence, the government is putting in place state-financed furlough measures to help employers avoid layoffs, and funds are being set aside to help companies meet their immediate cash flow needs. The government has yet to provide full details of the funding or how the money will be distributed. Insurers are also expected to cover some of the damage.
French authorities issued a curfew for Place de la Republique and the streets around Les Halles in Paris from 8 p.m. on Monday night until 4 a.m. local time on Tuesday, French broadcaster BFM reported on Monday, following riots that took place over the weekend on the sidelines of nationwide protests.
In the northern city of Lille, French authorities also issued a curfew from 6 p.m.on Monday until 0400 local time on Tuesday, following a weekend of riots, a source in Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu's office said.
The curfew, which runs for two days, also covers the cities of Douai, Wattignies and Denain in northern France, the source added.