Shops and Services

Bakers

Top of the list regarding French shops is the baker. The best baker is a highly topical subject in all French towns. Needless to say this is one area that we won't advise you on, other than:- Buy fresh on the day you want to eat the bread/croissants, and avoid the supermarket. Good bakers are often near nice cafes, which is very handy, most cafes are happy to allow you to eat a croissant that you have bought elsewhere whilst having a coffee.

Local Market

The local market is the place to go to check out the local produce and haggle for a bargain. Don't miss it! It occurs every Wednesday morning, starting at around 7 am. Be there early to get a bargain. You will find mountains of fresh seasonal vegetables, huge fish display, (excellent quality) meat, local produce such as honey, olives, tapenade, pates, nougat, etc. We like to arrive early in the summer, get a salad and roast chicken and a few goats cheese for lunch and then retire to a café for a cool drink and watch the world go by. Try your French out, it's good fun for everybody!

Supermarkets

There are two easy to reach supermarkets The one in town is the smaller of the two and good for everyday items and has a pharmacy attached. If you want to see the Giant type you need to travel slightly further afield. This one though is vast and stocks everything from cookers to bicycles (amazingly cheap), fishing rods to clothes. If you want your Le Creuset pans (forgot to look in the market?) you can get them here. It really will cater for everything you need, and it has a restaurant if you need a break, but our advice is don't eat there when you have the pick of the best restaurants in Salon.

Other Shops

Salon itself has a wide range of shops providing everything from gifts to clothes, local produce and specialised pastries. You will find all the shops you need in the town centre.

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