In pictures: French voters at play

Catherine Peyrouzet, 26, computer consultant

"I am on the left and will vote for Segolene Royal. The 35-hour week is a good thing. Work should be shared out.

"It's all fine to say people should be allowed to work more, but not everybody is able to.

"Sarkozy's policies would marginalise the vulnerable and increase job insecurity.

"He also worries me. I think he would erode our liberties and encourage repression.

"I don't like the way he is courting far-right voters."