the French experience.

the French experience.

The Absolute Joy of Perusing a French Grocery Store

A love letter to Real Food, as told in photos

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Bill Borman
Sep 10, 2025
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My test case: A typical Carrefour store outside of Chartres.

Want to really learn about a country or town you’re visiting? Go grocery shopping! Hold off on the museums and the guided tours, and head straight for the local supermarché or open-air market. For those of us who treat grocery shopping like a sport, this isn’t just an entertainment — it’s a …

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