tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2878260668698530448.post4252476275802425960..comments2023-07-01T14:53:34.268+02:00Comments on A Green and Rosie Life: Supermarket Shopping in FranceA Green and Rosie Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02501989987736281707noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2878260668698530448.post-39413394945606758902015-03-08T14:22:52.258+01:002015-03-08T14:22:52.258+01:00I love supermarket shopping when I'm overseas ...I love supermarket shopping when I'm overseas (I'm Australian), and particularly love French supermarkets- I've done a few posts on shopping in France. The wall of cheese, the wall of champagne. It's like heaven in there. Another thing I would mention as being different is that supermarkets don't always have things that you might assume they would have, sometimes I can't find toothpaste at all- and you have to go to the pharmacie. And champagne is often easier to find than milk- but that's not such a bad thing....Louisehttp://astrongbeliefinwicker.blogspot.com.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2878260668698530448.post-64050733477747626512015-03-06T17:16:00.595+01:002015-03-06T17:16:00.595+01:00My husband and I are French. We used to live in Sy...My husband and I are French. We used to live in Sydney Australia for 12 years and missed french supermarkets so much! Especially Hypermarkets, the huge ones with 20 aisles x 2 plus a middle aisle all on one floor.<br />Now some of them offer a scanning gun so no more queue at check out, just scan the Barcode, put the items in your own bags, pay at a automatic station and go.<br />oooh these 10 meter walls of yoghurt or cheese or ham! So much choice!<br />Thanks #allaboutfrance for bringing me hereThien Lanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04967798268275510768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2878260668698530448.post-5761088414181458222015-03-05T20:54:43.627+01:002015-03-05T20:54:43.627+01:00This is an excellent post about supermarket shoppi...This is an excellent post about supermarket shopping in France. As for the bags, that is a (relatively) recent development -- I think, say, 10 years ago most places were still providing shopping bags.<br /><br />Another observation, after living here for nearly 25 years, would be the absolutely HUGE variety of food available, including a lot of ready-made food, contrary to popular belief. My parents were always amazed at the variety in just, say, the yoghurt section.Betty Carlsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17155852272383173880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2878260668698530448.post-6298048192064223772015-03-05T18:31:33.451+01:002015-03-05T18:31:33.451+01:00You are totally on point with this post! We moved ...You are totally on point with this post! We moved to the Picardy region this year, though, and strangely, a lot of the large and small supermarkets are open on Sundays! We have been shocked, and it won't bode well for if/when we move somewhere else next year! Tweeting your link out because it's full of great info for expats and tourists alike. Good to find you on the link-up!Swagshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04536665298453982608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2878260668698530448.post-54190726613205101822015-03-05T17:30:20.409+01:002015-03-05T17:30:20.409+01:00Brilliant post, I often wonder who buys the tinned...Brilliant post, I often wonder who buys the tinned pies in the UK/international aisle, but I have been tempted by a packet of custard creams once or twice. They may have an extensive biscuit and sweet selection, but proper biscuits are hard to come by!Jacqui Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14140901612471884897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2878260668698530448.post-44250361159309939652015-03-05T14:13:19.909+01:002015-03-05T14:13:19.909+01:00Typical, just as I press publish I remember what I...Typical, just as I press publish I remember what I want to say! Another tip is to check sell by dates. French supermarkets can be slack on removing/discounting out of date stock and you'll always find produce with longer dates at the back of the shelves. When buying yogurt for example I always scurry around at the back making a mess of the shelves, because then I find pots that last 2-3 weeks longer than the ones at the front!!! My local Inter has finally starting discounting produce that's just about to go out-of-date, but only a few things.Phoebe @ Lou Messugohttp://www.loumessugo.com/en/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2878260668698530448.post-6913320639166570752015-03-05T14:07:53.883+01:002015-03-05T14:07:53.883+01:00Rosie, I totally remember commenting on this when ...Rosie, I totally remember commenting on this when you published it in October and as there's nothing from me it must have been at that time when my comments weren't showing up onyour blog. Sorry! I know I really enjoyed it first time and love that you've lnked it up to my linky now. You know, it's never occurred to me that I shouldn't use my own bag in UK or else I'd be suspected of shop lifting! I guess most times I shop in ENgland I'm doing a huge one so I hav a trolley, but I'm sure otherwise I'd just use me bag like I do here, so thanks for the inverse advice! I always think it's bizzare that the bigger you buy the more expensive it is, it's totally illogical! But definitely a true point about French supermarkets. I remember I added another observation back in October, but I can't think what it was! If I remember I'll pop back!! As for weighing at the till, perhaps it's an Intermarché thing because my local Inter does that but nowhere else that I know of does.....still haven't seen those ugly veg though that Inter is supposed to sell! Thanks for linking up again. Phoebe @ Lou Messugohttp://www.loumessugo.com/en/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2878260668698530448.post-32861947876330818082015-03-05T11:31:36.563+01:002015-03-05T11:31:36.563+01:00Very helpful, thanks :). I rely on public transp...Very helpful, thanks :). I rely on public transport and so am limited in the amount that I can buy, which is probably a good thing. Like Chrissie above, I'm pretty excited by the cheese and chacuterie. Also being able to buy wine in the supermarket - we can't do this in Australia. What I REALLY want now is one of those 'old lady' trolleys so I can take it on the bus / tram. I have seen a lot of them around. Salyhttp://agathabertram.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2878260668698530448.post-39195434400789496692015-03-05T11:08:23.977+01:002015-03-05T11:08:23.977+01:00Some good tips here! I find supermarket shopping a...Some good tips here! I find supermarket shopping a bit of a chore but I'm pretty good with my meal planning so can get in and out pretty fast. The kids have always loved the mini trollies though last time we went Reuben seemed to want to cart around a basket instead (at 5 he's obviously getting too big for a trolley!)Becky Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02392048836706460125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2878260668698530448.post-1000971175949842012015-03-05T10:45:37.154+01:002015-03-05T10:45:37.154+01:00Great post on navigating French supermarkets! I ha...Great post on navigating French supermarkets! I had no idea that those durable plastic bags can be replaced for free. I'm curious about that now, and if people do it. The throw away plastic bag situation varies in Paris - some supermarkets charge a few centimes per plastic bag and other places still offer them for free (though will usually only give one or two bags per person unless you ask for more). Though I bring my reusable bag everywhere so it's generally not an issue for me. Sara @ Simply Sara Travelhttp://www.simplysaratravel.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2878260668698530448.post-90267484460976220922015-03-05T08:36:17.624+01:002015-03-05T08:36:17.624+01:00I love supermarkets and grocery shopping in genera...I love supermarkets and grocery shopping in general and now that I'm in France, I am there about 5 times/week. I'd rather go and get a small bag of things several times per week than spend 200 euros on a cart full of stuff. I love discovering all the products and even the surprises you sometimes find in the international aisle. No idea what a kidney pie is though -- maybe that's a good thing! Dianehttp://www.ouiinfrance.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2878260668698530448.post-55616927531429289742015-03-05T08:35:55.693+01:002015-03-05T08:35:55.693+01:00Even after years of living in France I still get e...Even after years of living in France I still get excited by French supermarets, especially all the cheeses and Bonne Maman jams and biscuits! Popping by from #allaboutfranceChrissiehttp://www.rivieragrapevine.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2878260668698530448.post-13800597125176186802014-10-30T23:13:01.495+01:002014-10-30T23:13:01.495+01:00I must shop in the only supermarket that does weig...I must shop in the only supermarket that does weigh at the till and I always forget when I go to different ones!A Green and Rosie Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02501989987736281707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2878260668698530448.post-49965361924090492482014-10-28T08:45:23.286+01:002014-10-28T08:45:23.286+01:00Don't forget the children's sized trollies...Don't forget the children's sized trollies available - my kids always love them! Also weigh your own - they do not automatically do this at the till. We learned the hard way...Worthing Wandererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06171578542677248065noreply@blogger.com