Reporting a delicious discussion in the Office of the Montpellier tramway service last summer…..

English Lady: is it possible to buy daily travel cards here?

Le Monsieur Francais: yes, of course, all lines for 24 hours, 3 euros 60

EL: and is there a discount for over 60s?

MF: but no, Madame, it is more expensive

EL: and for the English?

MF: even more expensive! You see, Madame, you have a Prime Minister who doesn’t like the French

EL:  but we, the citizens, we like the French!

MF: ah, well…in that case, you can have tickets for the same price as us….