How Super is the Super U chain in France?
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How Super is the Super U chain in France?
Hello, all. We're getting to the "less than 5 months to go so we're gearing up the research" phase of an 18-day stay in/near Villefranche-sur-mer and Beaulieu-sur-mer, France.
We've learned that there is a location of the supermarket chain Super U/Marche U/Hyper U in Beaulieu. What I'm wondering is, does this resemble a typical North American supermarket in that it carries all kind of non-food related items?
I'm specifically looking for somewhere I could buy a blow dryer for my hair should my lightweight plastic diffuser adapter not fit the one at the villa we're renting. I really don't want to lug my fairly old, heavy dual-voltage dryer from Canada. In addition to the weight, it's just too hot when used on EU voltage, even on low - while in Italy a few years ago, I came close to burning my scalp and hand many times.
Thanks in advance for any advice.
We've learned that there is a location of the supermarket chain Super U/Marche U/Hyper U in Beaulieu. What I'm wondering is, does this resemble a typical North American supermarket in that it carries all kind of non-food related items?
I'm specifically looking for somewhere I could buy a blow dryer for my hair should my lightweight plastic diffuser adapter not fit the one at the villa we're renting. I really don't want to lug my fairly old, heavy dual-voltage dryer from Canada. In addition to the weight, it's just too hot when used on EU voltage, even on low - while in Italy a few years ago, I came close to burning my scalp and hand many times.
Thanks in advance for any advice.
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Better a good dryer since the Super U probably won't help. This is a lower part of Carrefour but they don't have all of the small items.
A bit higher you might find some Champion, which is higher in the system. Carrefour would be the place to buy your dryer.
LeClerc is a good store for what you need. Intermarche might help you too. Auchan has everything you'll need.
And there's a lot of smaller places which will provide small appliances.
Blackduff
Better a good dryer since the Super U probably won't help. This is a lower part of Carrefour but they don't have all of the small items.
A bit higher you might find some Champion, which is higher in the system. Carrefour would be the place to buy your dryer.
LeClerc is a good store for what you need. Intermarche might help you too. Auchan has everything you'll need.
And there's a lot of smaller places which will provide small appliances.
Blackduff
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Thank you both, I appreciate the help.
We've been told that the store in Beaulieu is a Marche U - but I may be able to find what's needed in Nice, if I can't live without it. Luckily, with my naturally curly hair, I can go for a while before blow-drying becomes a must, especially if it's at all humid where I am.
I will keep my eyes open in Nice for a LeClerc or Auchan store. Heck, I'll be shopping in Nice (and anywhere else we roam) just because we love shopping!
We've been told that the store in Beaulieu is a Marche U - but I may be able to find what's needed in Nice, if I can't live without it. Luckily, with my naturally curly hair, I can go for a while before blow-drying becomes a must, especially if it's at all humid where I am.
I will keep my eyes open in Nice for a LeClerc or Auchan store. Heck, I'll be shopping in Nice (and anywhere else we roam) just because we love shopping!