French wealthy eye escape exit as tax burden rises

By Christian Plumb

PARIS, Feb 22 (Reuters) - France's wealthy are looking at joining the ranks of celebrities in tax exile including rocker Johnny Hallyday, model Laetitia Casta and restaurateur Alain Ducasse, fearing that Socialist Francois Hollande will soak the rich if he wins the presidency.

Advisers to the millionaires report a rise in inquiries from those considering an exit to Switzerland or Monaco - or even Belgium and Britain - before presidential elections ...