Historic French river bridge rebuilt too low for barges to pass easily The €8million restoration project to boost water transport of goods ended with the bridge being 38 centimetres lower than previous version
‘Flying taxi’ test in Paris stopped by river police The first “flying taxis” have been tested on the River Seine in Paris this week - but not before being interrupted on their first day by the river police.
Last ferries take 1.25m across Gironde estuary Ferries used to cross most of France’s large rivers but now two routes across the Gironde are the only ones still plying their trade. Life in France can be sweet – if pricey – on houseboat Paris Mayor: 'Swimming' Seine to cost €1bn Flying river taxis on the Seine and Saône
Flying river taxis are ‘go’ for the Seine Mayor wins backing for zero-polluting SeaBubbles to be allowed despite being over the speed limit
'Flying carpet' taxi makes Seine debut Planned new Paris river taxi, the SeaBubbles flying carpet style boat, has had its first tests on the Seine with mayor Anne Hidalgo saying it was “silent, comfortable and fun”.