Word: chalandon
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Dates: during 1971-1971
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...wake of this pressure, Gaullist Minister of Public Works and Housing Albin Chalandon last month ordered that the beaches be opened up. Arguing that the state has been the legal proprietor of most of France's seashore since the 17th century, Chalandon decreed that all "private beach" signs and fences be removed and roads be built through estates that have sealed off beaches. He also declared that the plagistes (beach concessionaires) could not charge for access...