Discussions

Does anyone know a source for melamine shelving in either 56 or 29? We were going to have slatted shelves but the old ones we took out are riddled with woodworm.Yuk!linda

Can anyone advise where I can buy fireworks in the Lannion/morlaix area of Brittany. Does one require permission to let off firewoks? many thanks Aus. 

I would like to buy a wood burning stove for my place in Bannalec (near Quimperle). Any ideas where to start looking? JackieJackie B.

I have seen purple chippings in several gardens in my area (22) but have not been able to find anywhere that sells it. Can any one help pleasenitabix

Does anyone know of any good, large fabric warehouses around where I can get decent curtain & upholstery fabric.  I've found the odd 'tissus' shops but they don't have a huge range.  Other than that, it's back to good old Laura Ashley!!!  (I'm waiting for the criticisms now for not buying local!!) Thanks! Sarah

Hi we,ve just signed up with Wanadoo.fr and seem to have a problem accessing our bank accounts in the UK or indeed our hotmail account.  Any advise - we haven't asked Wanadoo.fr as not very up with French yet and wont be able to get our problem across.  Any advice would be appreciated. Regards

Can anyone help?  I want granite worktops in my new kitchen & is there anywhere locally I get get it at source rather than through a kitchen supplier who will inevitably add their whack on top!!  I would appreciate any info! Thanks Sarah

Can you buy bolster ( not sure of spelling) pillows in France, you know, those long sausage shaped pillows. I've tried to get them in the uk but no luck. So are they still available, and do they come in different price ranges according to the filling. Divaling.

Does anyone know where I might be able to buy a freestanding air con unit? I know B & Q sell them in the uk but wonder if anyone knows where I could get one here - my sons bedroom is in the converted attic of the house and its so hot up there already that I want to get one asap so he will sleep at night!! Thanks guys!  

Can one get disposabel BBQs in the supermarkets in France?  I have just spent ages scraping grease and burnt food off our BBQ grill and I have no plans to do so on hols :)  We have a clever little stand for disposable ones we used previously which makes them burn better, allow air to circulate underneath.  AnneStill in Dublin but dreaming of long sunny holidays :)

Hi, Does anyone know of anywhere in Brittany where I can buy some sheets of stained/coloured glass?

Hi, My husband and I are moving to Brittany in January and we are in desperate need of a new fridge.  Are they easily adapted to french plugs or are the incompatable.  Also I would love to know what other things I can and cant bring with me. Thanks Alison

I'm looking for somewhere with a wide range of furnishing fabrics. I want to make new "throwovers" for my old three piece, and the one shop I did know in Dinan, now only sells ready made curtains. Any information from anyone please? Jean Rhodes

We need to contact the water services within Dept 22 (Cotes d'Armor). We have tried the phone number (from this site) of 0811904904 but it wont connect. Anyone know the right one? Thanks Clive Edwards

Hi , has any one bought a tv or washing macine recently that they consider to be a bargain or good buy, and have been happy with it since, also where from .  I will be buying these and a cooker, so looking for advice where to buy and what makes anyone would recommend. Thanks for any replies. Divaling.

Can anybody recommend a good place to buy a cooker near to Loudeac. Which is best gas or electric?  We dont have mains gas so would need to be run on bottled.  Thanks Biggsy

Hi, does anyone know where we can buy floor tiles at a good price, and a good selection  in and around the Loudeac 22 area.  

Hello to you all!!! I wonder if anyone would be able to help me with this problem please? I live in the Landes and as you will probably know it is very sandy here, in fact it is JUST sand!!! I have put tons and tons of manure down, bought sacks and sacks of peat and I still cant grow much.  Have had success with runner beans, tomatoes, strawberry's and mint but that is it!!!  Tried to grow carrotts, potatoes, spring onions and all the salad stuff, have got 12 apple tree's but no fruit yet. (3rd year)  I am fed up...............I don't have green fingers but I am trying!!!  Please help!!! sueA good exercise for the heart is to bend down and help another up.All people smile in the same language.

My husband and I have just bought a stone longere near Roastrenen and will need to strip it out of plaster etc.  Does anyone know where we could or even if we could hire a skip?  or where there is a local tip near to Rostrenen/Plougernevel?

Hi, can anyone tell me the products for cleaning that can be used when you have a fosse, I know you don''t use bleach, but someone mentioned a phrase on some products as if to say okay for fosse use. Going into our new house I would like to give a good all over clean as it''s been empty for a few years, thanks . Divaling.