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- A prestigious tertiary-level institution where admission is usually by competitive entrance examination or concours. Places are much sought after as they are widely considered to guarantee more promising career prospects than the standard university institutions. Many grandes écoles specialize in particular disciplines or fields of study, e.g. ENA, Sciences Po, etc.
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- France has an extensive motorway system, which is largely financed by tolls calculated according to the distance travelled and the vehicle type. Tickets are obtained and tolls paid at péages (tollgates). There is a speed limit for standard vehicles of 130 km/h (approx. 80 mph) and 110 km/h (approx. 70 mph) in wet weather. Some motorways have specific names, e.g. the autoroute du soleil refers to the A6 and A7 between Paris and Marseilles.
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- Also referred to as le quatrième pouvoir, the press plays a central role in French cultural life. The best-known and most respected French newspaper is Le Monde, which provides in-depth coverage of national and international news and is unusual in that it publishes virtually no photographs. National newspapers reflect the main political trends in public life (Le Figaro is associated with the right whereas Libération is a left-wing publication etc.). There are also several large-circulation regional newspapers (e.g. Ouest-France) as well as specialist publications like L'équipe, the sports daily. France publishes more than 15, 000 weekly and monthly magazines. The main French press agency is l'Agence France Presse (AFP).


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