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In pictures: ‘Exceptional’ floods continue to wreak havoc in France

France was hit by more flooding Wednesday as heavy rains continued to fall across large swathes of the country, leaving the River Seine in Paris overflowing and water lapping at the doors of one of the Loire Valley’s most famous chateaux.

Torrential downpours that have lashed France for several days now have also closed roads, stranded people on rooftops and forced schools to close their doors, with parts of the country being hit by the worst flooding in 100 years.

In France’s Loire Valley, a large expanse of water pooled in front of the 16th century Chateau de Chambord, reflecting the much-visited Renaissance castle’s image.