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GR, GRP, PR: What do the French hiking signs mean?
What are the coloured symbols on French hiking routes? Who paints them there and why?
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Miss France: glam - but not sexy
Miss France organiser Geneviève de Fontenay fears she is fighting a losing battle to protect her 'Cinderella dream' from vulgarity
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Normandy Landings visit for Queen
Queen Elizabeth has confirmed a state visit to France, ending rumours she is handing over duties to Charles
Exclusive stories lead Connexion
Exclusive stories and interviews lead the way in the September issue of The Connexion - in newsagents now, priced €3
Inside The Connexion this month:
Exclusive interview with Alain Ducasse – the world’s only three Michelin three-star chef. He talks about his bid to open up the world of gastronomy with this month’s Tous au Restaurant (include link) campaign, his cooking for Prince Albert of Monaco’s wedding, his top British ingredients... and gives the first of a regular series of recipes: this month Shrimp broth with lemongrass, chilli and ginger.
Exclusive interview with ex-prime minister Alain Juppé, foreign minister and mayor of Bordeaux
Exclusive interview with British rugby legend and Rugby World Cup director Bill Beaumont – who says why bigger players are bad for the game
Exclusive: political columnist Simon Heffer says France has been living beyond its means for too many years
Special feature on Aquitaine: the region’s president, tourism chief and other leading figures give their views on the years ahead
Who’s who in the fight to be Socialist Party candidate against Nicolas Sarkozy in 2012 – we look at the six candidates.
Fashion: Cheeky Brit wants to give chic Parisian women more colour
You ask: CityJet chief executive officer Christine Ourmières answers readers’ queries and complaints
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