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This article lists events from the year 2007 in France.

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References

  1. Turner, Chris (7 November 2007). "André Gorz - French philosopher who pioneered ideas of political ecology". The Guardian. Retrieved 23 January 2013.
  2. "French philosopher commits suicide with wife". Agence France-Presse. 24 September 2007. Archived from the original on 3 July 2013. Retrieved 23 January 2013.