Rue de Bourgogne, in Orléans (Loiret), is closed off due to the risk of collapse. Two houses, weakened by the presence of underground cavities, are deteriorating more and more.
The municipality took legal action and obtained in summary proceedings that the insurers and owners begin the work within 30 days, with a fine of 1,000 euros per day if they do not comply. “We want to move from a slow race to a speed race,” rejoices Olivier Geffroy, municipal councilor.