Refugees squatting in a shanty town outside Calais in northern France ignored an official order to evacuate part of their camp, hoping a court hearing on Tuesday will halt its demolition.
Thousands of people fleeing poverty and war in Africa and the Middle East have taken shelter in the makeshift camp known as the "Jungle" after attempts to force their way into Britain via the Channel Tunnel were repelled by French police.
The migrants are drawn by the English language, friends or relatives in Britain, as well as better job prospects and living conditions, but their presence has caused tension with some of the local population and forced a permanent police deployment.