Bertie Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 We are thinking of installing either a Godin or Lacanche in our farmhouse, LPG gas hobs and 1 electric and 1 gas oven if possible modelsAt the moment it looks like a Lacanche model with a seperate grill as it appears the Godin dosn't come fitted with a grill.Any info and advice from owners of either would be appreciated. Thanks Bertie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 I have a Godin range consisting of the following:1) One small electric oven (2 shelves and plate warmer) with large super burner gas ring for which I have a large grill plate and wok adaptor as extras2)One large electric over (2 shelves, independent grill under top shelf , different uses such as convection, normal, tournebroche, etc) with 4 gas rings on top3) bois-charbon oven with 2 shelves (obviously uses wood or charcoal as desired) with solid hot plate on top.I, too, thought of a Lacanche but I didn't like the idea of stainless steel under the gas rings as I know how horrible trying to keep "stainless" steel stainless is.Not sure I'd buy a Godin again. I have found the finishes not great, and there are several design faults eg, a glass door with a tiny knob that is virtually impossible to use for pulling the door open when the oven is hot and I think some of the enamelling on the hob not as well done as I expected.The brass rails are also a bit "tinny".Mind you, I'd never dare say any of this to OH as I made such a great big fuss about buying the biggest Godin that would fit in the space I have for it in the kitchen.Oh, almost forgot, one of the extractor speeds on the hob has never worked properly and the oven took over 5 months to arrive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie Posted May 9, 2009 Author Share Posted May 9, 2009 Thank you for that.Both cookers are lovely to look at and would look marvellous in a farmhouse kitchen, but we have had some mixed comments from UK owners as well.Our local supplier in the Indre has De Detrich, Smeg and Rosieres in the 1mt size we need, so will look at those before deciding.Bertie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave21478 Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 I recently fitted this Godin...[IMG]http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc297/dave21478/house/DSCF0028.jpg[/IMG]For the price that was paid for it, I would have hoped for better quality to be honest. Its jetted to run from bottled gas, with 4 normal burners up top and the large central burner/hotplate. The left door is a small oven/plate warmer and the large door is the main electric oven with grill etc. The drawer below is storage.The hand rails are flexible and feel weak, the button for the ignitors looks like it cost 99cents and will last a few months at best, I had to alter the mounting for the oven fan to stop it rattling in use...I certainly wouldnt buy another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby Posted May 10, 2009 Share Posted May 10, 2009 Does anyone know if you can buy rangemaster cookers in France. We have one here in the UK (110 classic, dual fuel) and it's been brilliant. The after sales service has been great too. We've had a look at the french equivalents and, tbh, haven't been impressed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antonia Posted May 10, 2009 Share Posted May 10, 2009 Yes they are called Falcon - take a lookhttp://www.falconfrance.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG MAC Posted May 10, 2009 Share Posted May 10, 2009 Our rosiere wood burner has been pretty good and would buy another Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted May 10, 2009 Share Posted May 10, 2009 [quote user="Bertie"]We are thinking of installing either a Godin or Lacanche in our farmhouse,[/quote]Godin wouldn't even make it on my list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby Posted May 10, 2009 Share Posted May 10, 2009 [quote user="Antonia"]Yes they are called Falcon - take a lookhttp://www.falconfrance.com/[/quote]Thanks Antonia! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Chris Posted May 10, 2009 Share Posted May 10, 2009 We've decided to invest in an Esse woodburner, with an accompanying electric unit (rather similar to an Aga or Rayburn, but a bit less expensive). I know they're strictly not French, but they were purchased through a French agent. Apart from the aesthetics, it is hoped that this range will keep the chill off the kitchen during the winter months - it was bl00dy cold this year!Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dendymay Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 We also have a GODIN STORY. Around 4 years ago we bought a 2 oven Godin Chatelaine which was gas /electric costing around 4000 euros. Within 3 months the rubber seal on the smaller oven snapped and we sought a replacement. We waited over 6 months for this item to arrive which meant that in the interim the oven was not working properly -we could use the grill part although there is no adjustment as it has only one setting -you have to raise or lower the tray to achieve different cooking temps. The joint arrived but was for a different model so we had to wait a further 9 weeks for the correct one- this lasted only 3 weeks before fracturing in EXACTLY the same place as the original - clearly a design fault. The next problem was one of the gas burners which would light only now and then and was very unreliable. Despite the oven being ELECTRIC oven temperatures are given as Regulo numbers. The next problem was the door hinge (main oven) which snapped. This replacement took 11 weeks to arrive and be fitted (despite numerous visits to the retailer). NOW the other hinge is playing up and will fail soon. We also find that despite fan assistance the ovens take ages to get to temperature. It can be anything up to 30 minutes to come to temperature. The gold rail finish is also deteriorating, with the base metal now visible despite very careful cleaning with non abrasive products. The conclusion we have come to is that we bought A SHEEP in WOLF'S CLOTHING! We had a RANGEMASTER in the UK which was excellent, and never had a fault but unfortunately they weren't available in France at that time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paw862 Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 We bought a Falcon/Rangemaster stove from our local Gitem three years ago; it was a lot cheaper than the Godin and Lacanache. Very pleased with it overall so I'm glad we didn't fork out for the more expensive brands.Initially we had problems sourcing the Rangemaster brand in the larger stores but then just happened to see the stove we wanted while walking down the street in our local town. And as the local electrician owned the shop he also took on the tricky task of wiring it up and installation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Roy Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 This thread confirms what I have always thought - French cookers, on the whole, are crap! [:)] I bought a secondhand Belling range cooker off E-Bay UK for 98 GBP and friends kindly brought it over with some of their bits in a trailer. It is brilliant and restored my faith in my own cooking as my old French oven was so rubbish but I wondered if it was me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie Posted May 17, 2009 Author Share Posted May 17, 2009 Thanks everyone,Have had a look at Falcon which from the website has everything we need and is cheaper. It's also available from a number of shops in Chateauroux.Shame about the GodinRegardsBertie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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