Paris extends curfew as Marseille and Lyon ban protests after riots
Protests will only be allowed in some towns and cities if organised by unions, and top museums will be closed on Saturday.
Paris is extending a partial curfew restricting movement in parts of the city until Monday, as Marseille and Lyon impose a total ban on protests this weekend.
The Louvre, Orsay and Picasso museums in the French capital will also be closed on Saturday as more demonstrations are expected.
France is still reeling from major disorder at the weekend, when large protests against the high cost of living and school conditions were overshadowed by riots and looting that saw business and historic buildings destroyed.
Macron met intelligence services and ministers on Thursday, to prepare for the next national day of protests on Saturday.