No supply chain problems in France!

[Fragle]

Oh if Fraggle says its crap it must be!!

I beg your pardon.
We have a right to an opinion as well.

Also where did I say that it was crap

I didn’t so don’t have a go at me please I was pointing out it is no better there if not worse

There are a lot of people ready to knock without response but I suppose that’s ok isn’t it.

 

[The Wino]

Just recently in France and the shelves of the big Supermarkets Carafor, SuperU , Intermarche etc plus Bricomarch are groaning under the weight of stuff. In contrast the Lidles and Aldis are like poor relations. Even had to venture into a couple of bikes shops such as Giant store and they are full of bikes and accessories almost everything on stock and prices just under Uk prices given the Exchange rate. Just reminds me of the USA, only the Americans are friendlier.

We a really friendly store assistant in Decathlon in France by contrast pretty grumpy in the Nottingham store in the UK tried his best to ignore us for as long as possible. I think it's a lucky dip wherever you are.

 

[The Wino]

I beg your pardon.
We have a right to an opinion as well.

Also where did I say that it was crap

I didn’t so don’t have a go at me please I was pointing out it is no better there if not worse

There are a lot of people ready to knock without response but I suppose that’s ok isn’t it.

I think everyone has different experiences. So far the majority seem to be that stocks are better in France it certainly was the case when we were there. Whether it's more expensive depends largely on the value of the pound at the moment not great.

 

[tufty]

I would suggest you pop 5 miles over the border to Sherborne and try Sainsburys and Waitrose. Our shelves are fine. Having said that I couldn’t get McVities digestives in Sainsburys. Shock horror. We call them travelling biscuits and they’re the only biscuits allowed except at Christmas. I keep them in the van for emergencies if we’re on a long journey, evil woman that I am.

Nick only enters supermarkets when overseas, otherwise shops are a no go area since Acorn records closed.

I'm laughing as our only biscuits are the emergency supply of Mc Vities travelling biscuits too!....... & I have to hide those or they'd be eaten before any emergency

 

[rod_vw]

Lidl looked to be well stocked with good quality vegetables during September when we were in the Eastern side of France.

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[gus-lopez]

You're right it is getting a bit pricey. However our main four expenditures when motorhoming in France are -

1) Diesel
2) Food
3) Alcohol
4) Overnight stops

and with three of the four currently being significantly cheaper than in the UK then I can't really complain.

Regarding french food supply and prices - we too have noticed the lack of green veg (except green beans) this year, and all other fruit and veg does seem more expensive than previous years. I think the drought has caused poor crop yields.

Only No:1 for me & if I really want,or diesel is far too dear ,I can run right through without needing to fill.

Whether it's more expensive depends largely on the value of the pound

I use euros. It is far, far ,far ,far more expensive than Spain.

 

[The Wino]

Only No:1 for me & if I really want,or diesel is far too dear ,I can run right through without needing to fill.

I use euros. It is far, far ,far ,far more expensive than Spain.

But is it for the locals. How do wages compare in France and Spain?

 

[Jenben]

We have filled up with fuel today in France, our route took us past 3 filling stations all of which had diesel.

 

[gus-lopez]

But is it for the locals. How do wages compare in France and Spain?

far lower wages here in our region of spain. 80% of the 1,85 million population are 'mileuristas' earning 1000€/month or less when the average wage in spain is supposedly above 23k euros. Hours are also far ,far greater in spain than France.

 

[The Wino]

far lower wages here in our region of spain. 80% of the 1,85 million population are 'mileuristas' earning 1000€/month or less when the average wage in spain is supposedly above 23k euros. Hours are also far ,far greater in spain than France.

Which is sort of my point. Whether something is expensive or not depends on what you're earning. It could well be more euros in France but could be cheaper in terms of average wages.

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