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Brittany remains on high flood alert as rivers rise and roads close
It comes after a night of heavy rain on already saturated ground
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Photos: widespread flooding in Brittany as warnings continue
Water levels set to rise with more rain forecast on January 26
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Barking dogs in France: when noise becomes a nuisance and how to take action
There are nearly 7 million dogs in France and their barking is a common problem
Wealthy villa owners in France lose coastal path fight
Hikers will soon be able to walk along a pristine stretch of Brittany coastline after a 36-year legal battle with local villa owners.
Work to build a path along the Emerald Coast, near Saint-Briac-sur-Mer, had been opposed by property owners, including the family of former US presidential candidate John Kerry. Path opponents claim security issues, but under French law the coastline must be accessible to all.
The path cuts through the wall of one property and runs next to another’s pool.
