Moving into Saint Leomer

[Peter_Grimsditch]

Hi Peter - and the best of luck with the move.

There is a very good Dépôt Vent in Lussac-Les-Châteaux.  Purchases there benefit a local charity: ADECL.

The address is 4, Rue de Piniers and here it is on Google Maps.

They usually have a good selection of tables, chairs, bureaux, buffets etc. The older pieces tend to be cheaper as (stand by for sweeping generalisation!) the French don't seem to value old furniture.

As an example, I recently bought a very solid rectangular oak table, late 19th century, about 220cm x 90cm for 60€. Also a pair of bedside chamber cupboards in walnut with red marble tops for 50€...

The opening hours are a little eccentric:
Monday, Tuesday 14h30 à 18h.
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 10h to 12h and 14h30 to18h
Saturday, sometimes open, usually closed!

We'll be listening out for any emergency calls for help!

Hi Brian

I went down to Rue de Piniers and there is cetainly a lot of stuff down there. Much of it is sturdy and chunky and therefore too big for my small house in Saint Léomer. However, I didn't come away empty-handed. I bought a tiny folding stool which is exactly the right height for sitting on to give Bogey his regular brush. Not sure my two euros will make much difference to the charity, but every little helps, as the bishop said when.......

PS For anyone feeling deprived of Heinz Baked Beanz, The Trading Post now has a monthly drop off in Le Dorat for that and other British fodder.

PPS Anyone have a source for garden tools? M Bricolage has everything new of course, presumably hand crafted and gold edged, with handles of exotic wood