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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.

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Life in France can be sweet – if pricey – on houseboat

Living on a converted barge moored on the Seine was at one time probably the cheapest address in the Paris area.

Paris Mayor: 'Swimming' Seine to cost €1bn

City centre rivers are not often known for swimming, but Mayor Anne Hidalgo has promised that the length of the Seine will be clean enough to bathe in by 2024, in a project set to cost €1 billion.

Flying river taxis on the Seine and Saône

Easing city river traffic

Flying river taxis are ‘go’ for the Seine

Mayor wins backing for zero-polluting SeaBubbles to be allowed despite being over the speed limit

No SeaBubbles trials on the Seine

'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”.

River boat

Historic French river bridge rebuilt too low for barges to pass easily

‘Flying taxi’ test in Paris stopped by river police

Last ferries take 1.25m across Gironde estuary

Life in France can be sweet – if pricey – on houseboat

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Flying river taxis on the Seine and Saône

Flying river taxis are ‘go’ for the Seine

No SeaBubbles trials on the Seine

'Flying carpet' taxi makes Seine debut