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How romantic are the French-Swiss? 14/02/2008 00:00
The French have the reputation of being the romantics of the world - but how do their Swiss counterparts compare?
Editor Anna Tuson set out to delve into the private lives of Valais locals and find out how they would be celebrating the 'day of love' on February 14.
Veronique, 36, Waitress 
Relationship status: Boyfriend
How long have you been together: 2 years
What do you have planned for February 14 this year: I'm going to Barcelona
What is the most romantic thing you've ever done for Valentine's Day: I've never done anything romantic for Valentine's Day
What is the most romantic thing anyone's ever done for you on Valentine's Day: He bought me a wonderful trip to the Maldives
Worst Valentine's Day ever: When I spent it alone
Maret, 48, Cheese merchant 
Relationship status: Single
What do you have planned for February 14 this year: I'll do my housework, cook dinner and go to work
What is the most romantic thing you've ever done for Valentine's Day: Every time I was with my last girlfriend it was romantic – everything we did together: going walking in the mountains, looking at flowers, and enjoying the nature
What is the most romantic thing anyone's ever done for you on Valentine's Day: Sharing her love with me
Worst Valentine's Day ever: I didn't have much money one year, but I bought my wife a big bunch of flowers, but when I arrived home she just threw them away. So I went around my whole village and gave one to every woman instead
Emily, 24, Waitress 
Relationship status: It's complicated
How long have you been together: 1 year
What do you have planned for February 14 this year: Working, and afterwards going out partying with other single friends
What is the most romantic thing you've ever done for Valentine's Day: I took my boyfriend to a nice restaurant, and afterwards to drink champagne in a jacuzzi
What is the most romantic thing anyone's ever done for you on Valentine's Day: Flowers, and a nice letter
Worst Valentine's Day ever: I had a fight with my boyfriend and we broke up for the day
Manou, 28, Wine specialist 
Relationship status: Single
What do you have planned for February 14 this year: Sleep
What is the most romantic thing you've ever done for Valentine's Day: I took him on a surprise trip to Venice
What is the most romantic thing anyone's ever done for you on Valentine's Day: He asked me to marry him - I said no.
Worst Valentine's Day ever: This year – it will be the first time I'll be alone on Valentine's Day in 11 years
Bruno, 38, Tennis trainer/ Telemarketer
Relationship status: Single
What do you have planned for February 14 this year: Skiing
What is the most romantic thing you've ever done for Valentine's Day: Nothing - Valentine's Day is the same as every other day – it's a commercial day
Most romantic thing anyone's ever done for you on Valentine's Day: Nothing
Worst Valentine's Day ever: I never had a bad Valentine's Day because I don't care
Jake, 25, Snow park builder 
Relationship status: Married
How long have you been together: 4 years
What do you have planned for February 14 this year: Dinner out and sneaky flowers
What is the most romantic thing you've ever done for Valentine's Day: I cooked her breakfast in bed – heart-shaped pancakes, gave her flowers, and a whole day of love and romantism
What is the most romantic thing anyone's ever done for you on Valentine's Day: She called me to say 'Happy Valentine's Day'
Worst Valentine's Day ever: Drunk ice-skating with a buddy while my girlfriend was at work
Anna Tuson - Expatica 2008
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