When we first came to this area on
holidays many years ago, there was a Super U supermarket at Ste Foy just over
the bridge. It was very popular as it was within walking distance for those who
live in the old town. By the time we bought our house and moved to Port Ste
Foy, the supermarket had closed and a new, larger version had opened on the
outskirts of the town. The old building has sat empty for all that time and we
have often commented on our preferences for a new business to utilise the
space. Well, it’s happened.
We have watched with great interest as the interior of the building was renovated
over the past few months . Word soon got around that it was going to be an
indoor market , but no more details than that.
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| le poissonnier |
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| la boucherie |
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| local wines |
Finally, the doors opened on Friday morning,
a month late but that is the french way.
Really pleased with the selection of
shops, including BIO, and the inclusion
of a bar providing lunch and a terrace for the summer. And it’s going to be
open seven days a week.
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| chinese takeaway |
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| la fromagerie |
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| the BIO shop |
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| speaks for itself |
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| the bar is always a popular spot, even before lunch |
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perfect spot for a coffee or a glass of something cold on a sunny day -
not sure why the name " Le Mand 'Ella " ??? |
The terrace does overlook the carpark and the stone wall surrounding the cemetery, but the trees and the rambling roses and the flower boxes make up for that and you never know who you will bump into while you sit back and watch the world go by.
Country towns all over the world are declining as the younger generation leaves for the big cities. It is encouraging to see this much support of local businesses and we are looking forward to making the most of this enterprise.
Bon week-end mes amis
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