The Interior Ministry said around 175,500 people in total demonstrated on Saturday - down from roughly 215,000 last weekend although numbers could increase as people return from summer holidays.
The health pass is official documentation, with a QR scan code, that proves a person has had the Covid-19 vaccine. Many French bars, restaurants, museums and sports venues will not allow people inside unless they can show the health pass.
While the majority of people in France have been vaccinated against Covid-19, demonstrators argue the health pass discriminates against those who have not, and infringes upon people's liberties.
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