Hundereds of youths protesting against French president-elect Nicolas Sarkozy clashed with police in central Paris last night.
Between 300 and 400 youths gathered in the famous Place de la Bastille.
Several hundred riot police tried to chase the youths, who gathered chanting anti-Sarkozy slogans on two separate occasions during the evening. At least two scooters were burnt, telephone cabins were smashed and several cars were damaged.
Around 35 people were arrested, and there were several clashes between the youths and police.
In Nantes, in western France, around 400 protesters gathered in the centre of the town. They smashed windows and damaged several cars before being dispersed by police with tear gas.
Around 500 protesters gathered in Lyon, eastern France, and in Caen in northern France around 800 people demonstrated in the centre of the town. French radio said there were other protests in other towns.
Right-wing Mr Sarkozy won 53 per cent of the vote to 47 per cent for the socialist challenger Ségolène Royal on Sunday night.