Winter storm Carmen battered western France with thousands of households in the Brittany region temporarily losing power on Monday. /VCG Photo

The storm initially cut power to 225,000 households. Many had their electricity restored during the day but around 35,000 were still waiting in the evening. /VCG Photo

Storm Eleanor swept across the country overnight, bringing winds of up to 100 mph in places along with rain, hail and thunder and lightning. /VCG Photo