mint Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 I am buying some furniture from someone who is going to deliver them to my house. In the advert, it says that there is a "repose pieds".I wrote to ask whether these foot rests were integrated, part of the chairs, you know, those things that you pull out from under the seat.Him being, I suspect, a young man who only ever texts and not write proper emails has replied that there is a separate poufe...........so far, so good, except he says that it is "non c"What the hell is "non c". Have wracked my brain (taking about 2 seconds) but can't imagine what that means. Can someone explain, svp? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patf Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 Could be non compris - not included in the price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted June 22, 2017 Author Share Posted June 22, 2017 Yes, thanks, Pat, that would be it. Never thought of that. Might have to argue the toss with him as it was part of the annonce.I think I'll ask him to bring it and, if I really like it, I'll see if he is willing to agree a modest price for the item.I am very excited to get this stuff because it is a product of a French furniture maker of repute.What a clever girl you are, Pat[:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chancer Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 Nonce? [6] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idun Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 How do you know that the furniture manufacturer is reputable?????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NormanH Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 It might also mean 'non-communiqué', i.e. that information wasn't given. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybanana Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 She probably means Roche Bobois, though often called Roche Bobo! Very upmarket little Nimt, you sold the family jewels or paintings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted June 22, 2017 Author Share Posted June 22, 2017 Thanks for all your further input.Norman, you could be absolutely right. Although the advert says canapé 2 places + 2 fauteuils et repose pieds, the accompanying photo does not show the repose pieds.When I asked about the foot stool, he says that there is a repose pieds "non c" so I am keeping my fingers crossed that he does mean non communiqué and not non compris!!![:D]However, over the weekend, I will verify with him that he does mean 4 pieces.Id, I researched the name of the maker widely, looked at a video of the factory etc and also found many collection pieces for sale, some from specialist sellers. Researched the model, etc.I don't like to mention this in case ALBF comes on and tells me they are typical pieces made for les anglais because the nearest shop to me is in Sarlat![:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard51 Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 Sarlat: that would mean Americans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted June 22, 2017 Author Share Posted June 22, 2017 Is that right, Richard? I have never been to that part of the Dordogne at all but I seem to have an idea that Sarlat is right next to ALBF's favourite French village, Eymet!Oh, oh guess I don't know the geography of Dordogneshire as well as I might[:$] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted June 27, 2017 Author Share Posted June 27, 2017 [quote user="NormanH"]It might also mean 'non-communiqué', i.e. that information wasn't given.[/quote]Once I read your explanation, I realised that it had to be the correct one. So just a quick update to say that you are absolutely right. It was a large and well upholstered footstool, très beau, and more like a backless seat than something to put your feet on. He called it a pouf.I shall certainly know what non c means if I meet it again in future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judith Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 [quote user="mint"]Is that right, Richard? I have never been to that part of the Dordogne at all but I seem to have an idea that Sarlat is right next to ALBF's favourite French village, Eymet!Oh, oh guess I don't know the geography of Dordogneshire as well as I might[:$][/quote]Mint, I think you'll find that Eymet is one side of the Dordogne, and Sarlat the other (west plays east). A good hour's drive, if not more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted June 27, 2017 Author Share Posted June 27, 2017 Lol, Judith, told you I know nothing about the Dordogneshire that ALBF rabbits on about incessantly!Perhaps it's time I get out and about more to meet all those British expats that I am told are thick on the ground in all of the Dordogne? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard51 Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 Sarlat is our favourite place in Dordogneshire, but yes, in the summer months it is overrun with tourist with an american accent heard in most corners.Spring and Autumn are superb and Winter can be magical. Whenever we are over it is a "must go to" at least once. We are about 1 hour north of the city. We would recommend a booked group tour from the tourist centre to reach the parts other tourists don't reach.Beware, though, the tourist prices in the shops and market. Our extravagance is to buy fragranced soap from one of 2 stalls in the market. There are tins of 4/5 pieces of confit du canard in the shops/stalls at about 20 to 30 euros. In most supermarkets the price is 10-15 euros and in Aldi it is 8 euros per tin.Absolutely recommend a visit. Perhaps a suggestion for your rambling group - OH organised a group visit a few years back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoddy Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 I just checked on the route finder and it says that it is 55 miles and will take 1 hr and 35 minutes. People forgot that the Dordogne is a very large department.If you can visit outside of the last two weeks in July and any time in August it is truly wonderful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alittlebitfrench Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 Hmmm.Sarlat would be really nice it was not touristy and just a normal sleepy French town....then I guess it would be certainly worth a visit for a couple of hours. In ALBF's top places to visit in France, it would not make my top 20. I don't see why that area is such an attraction to the British unless the attraction is other British living there.Kaysersberg (which is equally as touristy) just won best village in France. I get that. I can understand why people go there to visit or even want to live there. It is drop dead gorgeous. It is charming....especially at Christmas. Sarlet is just another French town with lots of tourists and a Burtons lol. I'm sorry, it has no charm.The best thing in France is discovering places that is off the tourist trail. When he we lived in Lyon, we went out for the day and went hiking. We discovered a place called Malleval. My god is it beautiful. That is how I like to discover France. Just end up in unexpected places. We purposely went to Sarlet to see what all the fuss was about. To be fair, it was a huge disappointment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judith Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 [quote user="Hoddy"]I just checked on the route finder and it says that it is 55 miles and will take 1 hr and 35 minutes. People forgot that the Dordogne is a very large department.If you can visit outside of the last two weeks in July and any time in August it is truly wonderful.[/quote]And some the roads are pretty narrow and twisty. High speeds (plus weight of traffic) not possible. My one hour was a guess ... only done once from just west of Eymet (edge of 47 ..) to Sarlat once, and that was in winter, and we didn't rush - we was on 'oliday, you know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judith Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 [quote user="alittlebitfrench"]Hmmm.Sarlat would be really nice it was not touristy and just a normal sleepy French town....then I guess it would be certainly worth a visit for a couple of hours. In ALBF's top places to visit in France, it would not make my top 20. I don't see why that area is such an attraction to the British unless the attraction is other British living there. [/quote]'Cos it looks just like England ... I had forgotten how much, until I'd popped up last week to see my sister in 47 (nearer than a trip to England!!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alittlebitfrench Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 'Cos it looks just like England' Never considered that. It does look a bit like Harrogate I suppose ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard51 Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 ALBF - Its a shame that you didn't visit out of season and for a longer period. For your next trip:http://www.northofthedordogne.com/sarlat.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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