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Food Glorious Food Cheeses, gateaux, bread, chocolate, the list is never ending. The average size supermarket has a lovely selection of goodies and the hypermarkets have even more. Serious cooks checkout the price of fish - the quality and cost are worth the effort. If you are not sure what to buy the delicatessen department will let you have tasters. The French appreciate healthy appetites and an interest in their food. Liquid Refreshments Everyone knows about the availability of good priced wine, beer and spirits. Such is the choice that you are able to try out different types without breaking the bank.In October there are many wine fairs with loads of bargains. One of the best is the buy 100 and get 50 free! Try some of the local drinks. In Brittany, for example, a Kir (white wine and cassis) or Kir Breton (cider and cassis) are unusual delicious aperitifs. Clients have mentioned that Lidl sometimes have very good quality wines at very low prices. It's always worth a visit.Clothes Yes, they can be expensive but you can find bargains in the hypermarkets and most town centres have a good selection of shops to cover all budgets. Children's clothes are worth searching for in supermarkets as often they are are very popular.Markets Beware they all start at about 8am and finish at 12.30pm just in time for lunch. Lookout for good quality clothes, tablecloths, linens, tools and kitchenware. Fresh local produce of excellent quality. Dont be afraid to ask for a sample!Top Tip When buying a gift to take home tell the sales person that it is a present or 'cadeau' and it will be gift wrapped.
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