AMF Mixed Topics
Tue-29-05-2018, 11:53 AM
We bought a fridge and oven in LeClerc - both ok value for the holiday use they get, but only shopped there because we didn't have time to go further afield, the fridge we needed in a hurry!
In comparison to the UK (where we live full time) the local DIY is not particularly good value in my opinion. We find things more expensive in France and there is limited choice in Montmorillon. You really need to go to Poitiers or Limoges for more choice and the bigger chains.
We long for a local Toolstation or Screwfix!
If you're organised of course you can source these things online or bring what you think you need - no matter how much we prepare we always need to buy something locally and just cross our fingers that they have what we're after. Of course, if you're only in town a few weeks at a time you don't get to acquire the same local knowledge and visit all the shops you'd like. After 5 years in the area, I only just found the charity shop tucked away in Monty recently.
If you don't mind second hand Emmaus in Poitiers or Le Blanc for furniture.
In comparison to the UK (where we live full time) the local DIY is not particularly good value in my opinion. We find things more expensive in France and there is limited choice in Montmorillon. You really need to go to Poitiers or Limoges for more choice and the bigger chains.
We long for a local Toolstation or Screwfix!
If you're organised of course you can source these things online or bring what you think you need - no matter how much we prepare we always need to buy something locally and just cross our fingers that they have what we're after. Of course, if you're only in town a few weeks at a time you don't get to acquire the same local knowledge and visit all the shops you'd like. After 5 years in the area, I only just found the charity shop tucked away in Monty recently.
If you don't mind second hand Emmaus in Poitiers or Le Blanc for furniture.
