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Lights to go out in France's last tobacco factory As France's last tobacco factory prepares to close its doors, Gerard Chanquoi -- an employee of France Tabac for 34 years -- looks on with regret. Although he was already set to retire, the future looks hazy for younger employees. Decreasing "internal production" and price squeezes from foreign competitors are to blame, according to France Tabac CEO Eric Tabanou, leaving tobacco growers like Patrick Maury looking for "niche" markets, such as the e-cigarette industry. IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES