Paris police say protesters angry over a labour reform damaged stores and restaurants and injured two police officers during a rogue overnight march.
Thousands of people have been gathering for the past 11 nights at the Place de la Republique to express frustration at a bill extending the workweek and making layoffs easier.
The fledgling occupy-style movement has expanded to include a range of grievances and visitors from other cities and countries.
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It said the protesters threw projectiles at police who pushed them back.
Most of the protesters are peaceful. One group has been designated to debate a possible new constitution.