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epa02551693 A picture made available on 27 January 2011 shows French singer Mireille Mathieu (R) being awarded the 'Officier de la legion d'honneur' (Officer of Legion of Honor) by French President Nicolas Sarkozy at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, 26 January 2011. President Sarkozy presented Mathieu with the award, reportedly admitting an admiration for the French singer who is hailed by many in France as the successor to Edith Piaf, widely known as France's greatest popular singer. EPA/LIONEL BONAVENTURE/POOL MAXPPP OUT