T2C, Clermont Ferrand 23 QN 63 - September 2000
It's quite common for old buses to survive through use as publicity vehicles. Use as such has ensured the survival of this smart Saviem SC10 in Clermont Ferrand.

TCN, Nîmes 5519 RM 30 - September 1999
Another publicity bus - a Safra front hides the age of former TCN no. 203, a Renault PR100MI new in September 1980.

RATP, Paris no. 19 - October 2002
Training buses are a comparatively rare sight - amongst RATP's fleet is this early Renault R312 (previously service bus no. 5019, new in 1988). I was lucky to find it between duties at St. Denis. When new, this batch were painted all cream with just a single pale green band at roof level and a black engine cover. Note the extra mirrors for the use of the instructor.

Police Nationale 75N 9869E - October 2002
'Ello 'ello 'ello, what's all this then? I found this SC10R (presumably ex-RATP) parked off the Champs-Elysées in the ownership of the Police, in use as a personnel carrier and restroom. It even has flashing blue lights mounted on the roof, however with a top speed of 55 km/h I imagine high-speed pursuits are out of the question...  

Police Nationale 75N 9869E - October 2002
The same bus again from the rear. I'd have liked to identify the bus further, but the idea of explaining to the large French policeman inside why I was scrutinizing the VIN plate of his bus didn't really appeal very much! If anyone does know the service identity of this bus I'd love to know.

Calais Ardres Transport 2763 RC 62 - March 2001
Calais Ardres Transport (CAT) are subcontracted by all the main ferry companies to supply services for foot passengers around the channel port town of Calais. The vehicles used are a variety of PR100-family buses of varying ages and pedigrees. Most originated up the coast in Dunkerque, however this smart PR100R (bearing the colours of P&O Stena Line) came from operator TUV in the central French town of Vierzon.