Eure-et-Loir

Eure-et-Loir is a department in France. Recent news highlights two distinct aspects of the region. Firstly, it experienced a lower-than-average voter turnout in the second round of recent municipal elections, held on March 22, 2026, placing it among the departments with the least mobilization. Secondly, the department is experiencing changes in its healthcare landscape. A general practitioner has voluntarily established a practice in the village of Chapelle-Royale (population 300), aiming to dedicate more time to patient care. This initiative, supported by a €24,000 investment from the local municipality, has reportedly caused some controversy. These events underscore both civic engagement challenges and evolving healthcare access within the Eure-et-Loir department.