MadameT Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 We are buying a new-build apartment in France and - from fond memories of my au-pair days of 30-odd years ago - I would love to have one of those old-fashioned baths: about half or two-thirds the length of a standard bathtub, but considerably deeper, and with a sort of built-in seat. They were often combined with a tiled shower enclosure.Do they still make or sell these baths anywhere? They used to be fairly ubiquitous - I can't recall the technical or French term, but they were wonderful - you could sit up to your shoulders in hot water and read a book really comfortably. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blanche Neige Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 Is it a "sitz-bath" (sp? I have no idea what it would be in French) maybe you would get one at a reclamation place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gastines Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 A new version ,complete with glass shower screen/power shower at one end plus seat and cushion at the other is on sale at Brico-Depot at St.Gregoire Centre near Rennes.Price 395E.Regards. By St. Malo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Trollope Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 "Sabot" (boot) bath. Available, but plastic nowadays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadameT Posted February 7, 2006 Author Share Posted February 7, 2006 Many thanks for all suggestions. But alas am no further in my search!I relephoned the Boulougne branch of Brico-Depot (nearest to my flat) to be told very firmly that they do NOT sell a baignoire sabot. So then I telephoned the St Gregoire/Rennes branch - the man I spoke to there (it was a bad line and it was difficult to understand him) seemed to be saying that yes, they sold one, but that I should check it out in the catalogue - but he said he couldn't send a printed version to me in the post, but had to register personally at one of their branches. He also said the catalogue was available online, but I can't seem to find or access it - only a general and very limited site which onlly seems to offer a 'store-finder' facility. Am I missing something here?Would be very grateful for advice. ThanksMme T[8-)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadameT Posted February 7, 2006 Author Share Posted February 7, 2006 PS - re my message above - should have clarified, I am in the UK so short of making a very quick trip across the channel to pop into the Calais or Boulogne branches of Brico Depot (or any other French stores which might sell this type of bath) I am very reliant on the internet at this stage.Mme T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opalienne Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 You could try somewhere like Mobalpa or Lapeyre. If anyone has them, they will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridan Posted March 1, 2006 Share Posted March 1, 2006 Hi,I Have one of the baths you are talking about.It is in my house in France .I will be replacing the bath soon and was going to advertise it on E-bay.If you are interested please e-mail me. Brian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teamedup Posted March 1, 2006 Share Posted March 1, 2006 I know several people who have got rid of them, most were in such a horrible state that they chucked them. They always strike me as something that uses an excessive amount of water. As Castorama sells turkish loos still, I would certainly ask them about them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave&Olive Posted March 1, 2006 Share Posted March 1, 2006 hi will be removing one say in 6 months time..... do you want it ???? pm me dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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