European shares fell on Thursday, with top euro zone shares extending an early dip after weak manufacturing data in the region's top two economies reignited fears over growth prospects, Reuters reported. The euro zone's EuroSTOXX 50 fell 0.7 percent after both French and German purchasing manager's index data missed expectations in the manufacturing sector. France's CAC fell 0.7 percent, with Germany's DAX down 0.5 percent. Euro zone PMIs confirmed the grim picture for the region, coming in weaker than any forecaster expected this month. The pan-European FTSEurofirst 300 was down 0.4 percent to 1,354.21 by 0904 GMT. Britain's FTSE 100 was down 0.4 percent. The FTSEurofirst 300 has spent the whole of November in a tight range of just over 40 points.