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La Voie Bleue: European Cycle Route of the Year is in France
700km bike path linking Luxembourg and Lyon has been crowned winner of the 2026 title
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Before and after: Garonne river floods in south-west France
Satellite images show extent of flooding from back-to-back storms in February
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Home insurance increases expected in France after floods
Compensation costs for the recent storms and flooding across the west and south-west is estimated to be in the billions of euros
Map shows if you have water restriction
With 85 departments facing water restrictions to some extent at the end of August, you can check what your local situation is on the environment ministry’s Propluvia website.
It has a clickable map showing restrictions put in place by the prefects – but your mairie should also have a warning.
