Tag Archives: Shopping in France

From hustle to hush

Posted on March 23, 2014 by frenchfry36

When we first stayed in Argenton-sur-Creuse in central France some years ago we were struck by just how busy this little town of merely 5000 inhabitants could get during shopping hours. Where did all these people come from we wondered? … Continue reading →

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Medieval market town

Posted on March 22, 2012 by frenchfry36

We can’t wait to get back to our “lively medieval market town” in central France: Argenton sur Creuse, perfectly positioned on a main SNCF train line. Situated on the river Creuse, in the former province of Berry, the department of … Continue reading →

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The good life for less

Posted on January 4, 2012 by frenchfry36

It’s funny how the prices of some items are so very different in France compared with Australia. I guess a lot has to do with taxes. It seems we can live a lot cheaper there while still being able to … Continue reading →

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Slow progress

Posted on May 6, 2011 by frenchfry36

I can’t believe that it has taken a month to get the lounge from this: to this: The paint we bought for the top coat on the walls was not suitable to use in the sprayer so it was back to brush and roller, … Continue reading →

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Whipping something up

Posted on May 1, 2011 by frenchfry36

Some basic ingredients are just different here in France. Cream for instance… Ok, so you expect Crème Fraîche to have that sour taste, but how come 2 of the Crème Entières pictured here (Full Cream) also have that sourness, but the … Continue reading →

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