What should I buy in France

[hellodolly1]

Any recommendations of what to buy in French Supermarkets or pharmacy that might be cheaper or worth stocking up on ?

You're coming at a good time as there are a lot of discounts available as the summer holidays end. Monoprix is usually the cheapest place to buy skincare e.g. Nuxe, Caudalie and often has good offers. Sephora is always the most expensive. Embryolisse is available in pharmacies (I really like this brand.) There can be quite a difference between prices so do shop around.

If you like the Kooples, Claudie Pierlot, Ba&sh, the cashmere brands (e.g. Bompard), then, while the 'sales' are over, there are still some reductions available. Also Etam lingerie and the modern classic French brands like LSF, Faguo, Cabaïa.

To be honest I really want it for my daughter who has stopped going to sleep at a normal time and is driving me a bit crazy. She is 8, will check the dosages!

@toomanyshoes forgot to say - thanks so much!

I so wish I had got this. I saw it in the supermarket then walked right past. I will definitely get someone to return in September.!

I will definitely check the prices for La Roche Posay for next time

I always spend an he or so in monoprix. The best rices are great and their pyjamas are just the absolute best.

@OakleyStreetisnotinChelsea confit fuck?????

Brilliant white linen trousers too. And jerseys.

The brown writing is better than the green writing (IMHO). If you like thick honey, you won't regret it. I slather it on in great wodges and it is just, hnhrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

Brilliant everything really. The baby and children clothes are TDF

I always buy T-shirts and nighties in France. I’m perimenopausal so I love the cotton nighties in Auchan (cheap as chips, very simple but great for sleeping!).
I’ve bought three T-shirts- basic colours, but the fit and cut are always good. Also Auchan. I think they were about 6 euros each. I bought some two years ago, they wash well and don’t change shape!

This typo made my day 😂

That's dynamite! 😂

Cremant
Wine
Jams
Salted caramel in jars
Big jars of mayonnaise
Big jars of Dijon mustard
Chou Chous (caramelised nuts, so good and so cheap)
Madelines (my kids love these)
Mustard crisps
Comte crisps
Petit Marseilles shower gels

Oops. Says something about me when my phone automatically goes for "fuck" rather than "duck".

You can get melatonin pills in supermarkets, typically with the 'health food' / diet supplements.

We used to get big tins of Confit Duck () with 4 portions for 8-10€ but just looked today and they are now 11.60 just for 2!

It was a "for special" at 8€ so no way was DH stomaching buying any more

Home tomorrow with very little in the car - except "lovely items" MIL has foisted given DH

This is almost my exact shopping list when I go to France. The shower gels are my fave.

This was my list in the end
Cremant
Klorane was cheaper in end
Nuxe shower gel
Principles biscuits
Potato flour for cooking
Pic poul wine so much cheaper !
Sardines
Jams
Goats cheese
Some other cheeses
Washing up sponges which were really soft !
Bic pens all different colours so much cheaper

If you like a creamy rich cheese with a mild fresh taste I'd recommend picking up some Cremeux de Bourgogne.

I always used to buy some for visiting family and now I have to try and smuggle it home when I visit the UK due to demands. 😅

Liquorice mento, you can't get them here and they're divine.

We always pick up some academic diaries for the new school year and Tessiere (?) fruit syrups.