Loulabel Posted June 30, 2004 Share Posted June 30, 2004 well, 'new' to me any way. I thought we'd shopped in every brico' going but i've only just found Brico Depot. The prices seem to be at least 30% cheaper than any of the others (Brico Gite, Brico Marche etc) and the quality is fantastic. The oulets are huge and they have every thing from baths to breeze blocks. There is one in the Dordogne and a new one opened in Lot et Garonne last week...has anyone else shopped there?Lou Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miki Posted June 30, 2004 Share Posted June 30, 2004 LAST EDITED ON 30-Jun-04 AT 04:52 PM (BST)Sorry Loulabel,The way I see it, they were built for the huge wave of Brit immigrants (yes me inc!) They have been going for a number of years now, the first one I saw was in Rennes in 1999, which soon grew so big, it moved into much larger premises and now it has outgrown even that one, especailly the materiaux section outside.I have only been in 2 but several times and there are always plenty of Brits in them.As most people know by now, they are the "wholesale" no frill end of the Kingfisher chain (Castorama, B&Q etc)They can be very good but watchout for some inferior products.Miki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mpprh Posted July 3, 2004 Share Posted July 3, 2004 HiI came across them in N France.They are very good.A new one opened near Lunel 34 this week. It is in the ex Batilo, ex Castorama building opposite the Royal Canine dogfood factory !Peterhttp://tlp.netfirms.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colombier Posted July 7, 2004 Share Posted July 7, 2004 Could you please tell me where the one is in Lot et Garonne. Have looked at the website and it tells me nothing except the head office.Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz Posted July 11, 2004 Share Posted July 11, 2004 Shopped there - we practically live there . I agree that there can be some inferior products but in the main we have found products and service excellent. Their returns policy is second to none in France - money back no problem if you make a mistake or just have a surplus of bits. Their catalogue is also extremely useful.I don't agree that it aimed particularly at the British, there are often quite a number in our nearest shop but the vast majority of customers are French and as pleased as us to see goods at a reasonable price and staff who generally know what they are selling.Liz (29) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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