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25 Grand Frais stores to open in France as American investors prepare to purchase chain
Expansion would mean 3,000 new jobs
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France’s end-of-year tips: how much to give firefighters, cleaners, and waste collectors
Informal tips known as ‘étrennes’ are widespread practice
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‘A legend of the century’, ‘incredibly French’: tributes paid to Brigitte Bardot
The former actress and animal rights activist died on December 28 at the age of 91
Buses are now all free in Calais
Calais is the latest city to make buses free, coming after Dunkirk, Niort, Aubagne and around 30 other French towns.
Users will still have to get a ticket – at no charge – before boarding to help the authorities measure passenger numbers. People who have already bought tickets or have an annual card will be reimbursed.
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