Following severe flooding from the Maine river in Angers (Maine-et-Loire), the city hall has issued administrative closure orders for businesses in the Quai des Carmes and Molière - Thiers - Boisnet areas. These measures, effective since Thursday and Friday respectively, are intended to expedite insurance reimbursements for affected merchants, providing a crucial lifeline for businesses like Christian's tobacco shop on Place Molière. The closures complement the national "natural disaster" recognition scheduled for March 4th. While some areas like La Doutre are seeing receding waters, uncertainty about accessibility and customer return persists for businesses on Rue Beaurepaire. The Halles Cœur de Maine market, closed as a precaution, is slated to reopen on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, having been spared from the floodwaters.