Gamm Vert is my go to spot for garden items and sheep food. You can buy anything that you need to…read moretend to your garden, including tools, fertilizer (natural only), seeds, clothing, soil, and live plants. The plant selection is wonderful and includes succulents, rose bushes, vegetables, fruit shrubs, and other ornamentals. This is a popular location so parking can be somewhat limited during peak times, like the late afternoon or weekends. Try going in the morning if possible. There is also a tendency to have long lines during peak hours. Notwithstanding these small negatives, the positives outweigh these points: their in-house brand of sheep food is very reasonably priced, the plants available are hardy and long-lasting, and aisles are well-stocked. My two favorite things about the store are the customer rewards program and the bulletin board. Unlike many other rewards programs here, you receive money back on purchases, which is usually in the form of a 7 Euros coupon to be used at a later date. The bulletin board has local events and trades people listings. So helpful!

This is a general outdoor supplies store that has everything you could need: sheds, wheelbarrows,…read morelawn mowers and trimmers, garden supplies, fencing, etc. It is also great for farm animal supplies and I come here for all of my sheep needs, including feed, feeding containers, and fencing supplies. Espace has a large selection at very good prices. There is also a very large parking lot, which is appreciated when bringing a large car or van. My only complaint is that sometimes they are understaffed and there are long lines, particularly on weekends. They also often have issues at the register like an item not being coded or improperly entered, which then requires someone to come and override the transaction (this has happened to me nearly every time I have come in there). The store is otherwise very good.

I have been going to Rural Master for my gardening needs for a few years now. The selection,…read moreprices, and staff are all great. I recently started using their online order and in-store pick up service. It has made dealing with large purchases much easier. They will even put the items directly from the pallet into our van. It has made shopping even easier.

Pyrénées Plants has the largest selection of plants in my area. There are plants for your potager,…read moreshrubs, trees, perennials and annuals. They also have a large selection of olive trees of varying sizes (and prices). Pyrénées Plants also offers delivery and planting services for large trees. Overall, the staff is very helpful with choosing plants and even speak English (if you like). I like that they have plants that are not generally available locally at other garden stores.

Ioburo is an office supply store that is the equivalent of Office Max or Staples. I usually come…read morehere for color copies, pens, and envelopes as paperwork is very much alive and well in France. Prices on goods and services are fair. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful. The store is also very well staffed. Lines are short and there is always someone there to help you find things. The location is very good, as it is in the large shopping plaza in Estancarbon. There is plenty of parking available as well.

I had heard lots of buzz about the bargains and selection at Action and finally decided to give it…read morea go. Action lived up to all of the expectations. While there is a decent sized parking lot, it was nearly full with shoppers on a Monday afternoon at 4:00. The store is very similar to other discount stores but the level of quality for the products is high. In particular, the store is great for toiletries, chocolate (lots of types of Belgian truffles), cleaning products, bedding, candles (1/2 an aisle!), and snacks. Here is an example of the great prices: .99 Euros - face masks (normally 5-7 Euros) 7 Euros - box of 24 Swiffers (normally more than twice that) 2 Euros - box of Begian truffles Check out was fast and easy. Aisles are wide. The store is clean. I will definitely be returning here for a wide variety of items. Great store!

Yes, it is a funny name in English but "but" means goal in French. This store sells a wide variety…read moreof items but helped us on several occasions to set up our home in France. The store sells appliances, kitchens, furniture, mattresses and other decor. We purchased a bed and mattress, a portable mattress, and most recently a couch. The couch is super comfortable and has storage. We received a discount because they were having an anniversary sale on top of the sale price. The staff was helpful and showed us a variety of couches. Delivery was not an option but we were able take it home on our own.

Cash Piscine is part of a chain of pool supply stores that are located throughout France. This…read morelocation opened earlier this year and it is great to have such a large location in my area. The store is located in the former Leader Price shopping plaza with ample parking available. It has everything from cleaning supplies, parts, filters, pool toys for pools and spas. I was greeted upon entering the store and asked if there was anything I needed. Staff was helpful and knowledgeable.