The congestion champions ranking
A quick reminder of the French "winners" when it comes to traffic jams:
- Bordeaux with 113 hours lost (that's like a round trip flight to the Caribbean)
- Paris with 101 hours (for a city that never sleeps, it sure stands still for a long time)
- Marseille with 93 hours (the pastis will have to wait)
- Nice with 84 hours (at least it's under the sun)
Record broken for Nantes
With 36 extra minutes of traffic compared to 2023, Nantes has jumped a spot, surpassing Nice and proudly securing its place in this prestigious Top 5. But at this rate, could it be on the way to dethroning Bordeaux?
96 hours is much more than just a number; it's also 48 movies watched or 10 seasons of a series.
A City in Search of Solutions (or Not)
In light of this situation, residents of Nantes have two choices:
- Embrace alternative modes of transport: bicycle, tram, scooter, or even paddleboarding on the Loire River (why not?!)
- Gear up with patience, a thermos of coffee, and a 100-hour playlist to cope
Solutions are out there: bike lanes, carpooling, enhanced public transport… But let's face it, a good traffic jam in Nantes has become quite the institution.
What if 2025 Could Do Better?
Could Nantes knock Bordeaux off its perch next year? Or, on the flip side, regain a bit of traffic flow? One thing's for sure, drivers will always have a story about their automotive misadventures.
So, dear residents of Nantes, are you ready to take on the challenge?
