Stories from Saint-Nazaire · France

France has launched its first liquefied natural gas carrier. It was launched today after transiting the Strait of Gibraltar. The launch marks a step in France's energy strategy. The launch ceremony was attended by government officials. The launch aims to support economic recovery and investment.

The Loire-Atlantique region in France has been placed on orange heat vigilance for Tuesday. Residents are advised to take precautions against the heat. The alert indicates conditions that may require public health interventions.

A luxury yacht, identified as the second Orient Express vessel, is scheduled to depart Saint-Nazaire this Saturday. The vessel will travel to the Côte d'Azur to arrive in time for the opening of the Cannes Festival. Construction of the ship is being handled by Chantiers de l'Atlantique in Saint-Nazaire. The company expects renewable marine energy to represent nearly one-third of its turnover in the coming years. Delivery of the vessel is expected next year. The luxury hotel ship 'L'Orient Express Corinthian' has departed Saint-Nazaire.

A 220-meter long, 15,000-ton luxury sailing vessel is scheduled to set sail at the end of this week. The ship features 4,500 square meters of sail and is designed to be propelled by wind power.