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15 things you can do at a French pharmacy other than buy aspirin
We look at the services, treatments and advice offered by local pharmacists in France
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France puts forward 18 plans to simplify life for disabled people
The measures aim to streamline administrative procedures and reduce delays
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French officials order the destruction of a house in Perpignan
The villa was constructed over ten years ago
Farmers angry at waste of courgettes
Organic farmers are throwing out several tonnes of their yellow courgette crop, worth €5,000, because customers demand blemish-free vegetables.

Caroline and Cyril Roux from Tarn-et-Garonne say grocers have told the wholesaler they do not want them because of harmless green marks. They have now given some of the crop to charity. Long-standing organic supporters expect imperfections but as organic food has become mainstream new clients want it to be flawless, they say.