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How slowing down makes you love life in France
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The battle between old and new France is now impossible to ignore
Columnist Nabila Ramdani argues that the colonial mindset is still very strong in a country looking to the past
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France’s speed cameras are infuriating – and that’s why they keep getting vandalised
Columnist Samantha David says the devices seem designed to catch drivers out
Name game is to blame
I obtained my French driving licence five years ago and was shocked to see my maiden name.
I refused to accept it and set about trying to change to my legal name of 40 years.
The gentleman who spoke to me at the ministry of the interior agreed that the licence must be changed but said nothing could be done.
I asked how I was going to be able to rent a car with a passport and credit card in one name and a licence in another.The receptionist suggested that my husband could rent it. My reply is unprintable!
I have now renewed my UK passport and requested both names to be visible.
Maureen Braithwaite, Ardèche
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