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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
Ocean liner’s bow is heading for Le Havre
The bow of the ocean liner France is heading for Le Havre after the government halted its sale at auction and claimed its right to buy the four-tonne relic for the Normandy city.
It comes as Le Havre mayor Edouard Philippe settles into his new job as Prime Minister and the sale was halted as the final bid of €150,000 was accepted. The city must now pay this price to the seller.
