According to the Interior Ministry, some 237,000 people demonstrated on Saturday against the health pass and its extension which will come into force on Monday, throughout France.

This is the strongest mobilization so far.

Europe 1 went in one of the processions in Paris, where 17,000 demonstrators were counted by the authorities.

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Another strong mobilization for the fourth weekend of rallies against the health pass in France.

While the extension of this tool to fight the Covid-19 epidemic will come into force on Monday, some 237,000 people, including 17,000 in Paris, marched across France on Saturday, the strongest mobilization to date. 'now, according to figures from the Interior Ministry.

Calls to gather had been launched in more than 150 cities, and this even though the health pass was validated Thursday by the Constitutional Council.

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"The straw that broke the camel's back"

It is moreover this last episode which motivated Jean and Mélanie, met by Europe 1 in Paris, to demonstrate for the first time.

"We waited for August 5, with the decision of the (Constitutional) Council", confirms Jean at our microphone.

"It was the last straw that broke the camel's back," says Mélanie.

Around them, the procession is motley.

"Macron, your pass, we don't want it!"

chanted protesters.

While the law on the extension of the health pass was promulgated on Friday and it will be necessary to show a white footing to access most public places from Monday, the demonstrators denounce a disguised vaccination obligation.

French flags, "yellow vests" and a few unionist badges are spotting.

In addition to Emmanuel Macron, the participants have a new target.

"Laurent Fabius, for example, who is president of the Constitutional Council", exclaims a woman.

As August 9 approaches, Tess says she is cornered.

Unvaccinated, she will face the restrictions if she does not get tested regularly.

"I do not understand why I am forbidden to go to the restaurant and to go to the cinema, whereas in the end I have my mask, always", she laments.

Many around them are revolted to have to show a pass to access public places or to continue to receive a salary.

"If at the start of the school year they no longer want me, they will do their housework!"

In the crowd, there are a few white coats and other professionals who fear being subjected, in turn, to the vaccination obligation.

"I work for private individuals. I am not vaccinated and I will not be vaccinated. And if at the start of the school year they no longer want me, they will do their housework!"

storm Karine, a cleaning lady.

"I have nothing to do."

Like her, many are not resigned.

A new appointment is already set for next week. 

At 7 p.m., the authorities listed 198 actions in the country.

For example, there were four processions in Paris.

35 arrests and seven minor injuries were counted among the police.

In the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, nearly 37,000 people were counted in the various processions.