The protesters themselves provoked a fight, pelting the police with stones and bottles.
In Paris during the may day demonstrations, clashes between police and protesters.
It is indicated that the demonstrators were protesting against labor law changes, voting on which is scheduled for Tuesday, may 3, at the National Assembly.
Police used tear gas after the protesters began to throw bottles and rocks.
In France for the past two months, growing tensions in connection with the attempts of left-wing government to reform labor laws as it deems necessary to reduce the level of unemployment in the country. The proposed laws make it easier dismissal of workers and to liberalize the labor market.
