After the deadly floods of 2018, Trèbes, in Aude, has given space back to its river to protect itself from floods

Eight years after the devastating floods in October 2018 that resulted in fourteen deaths in Aude, including six in Trèbes, the town is undergoing significant changes to enhance flood resilience. On the left bank of the Aude River, the historic church remains, while the right bank, particularly the Aiguille district, has been redesigned after severe damage in 2018. To widen the riverbed by 40 meters, around fifty homes and municipal facilities were demolished, and gentle sloping banks were created, involving the relocation of 70,000 cubic meters of earth. These renovations, set to be completed by summer 2026, are part of a larger project to create a 13-hectare park along the riverbanks, allowing the river to overflow laterally during floods, thereby reducing water levels and preventing future disasters.