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monicapileggi Jul 27th, 2009 08:17 AM

Stores in Rome, Italy
 
Is there a store in Rome that would be equivalent to the Monoprix stores in France? I bought a few things in their beauty section and I'd like to find something similar while in Rome.

Thanks!

Monica ((F))

J62 Jul 27th, 2009 09:19 AM

Are you looking for basic supplies (soap, shampoo, toothpaste, etc) or a broader selection or specialty items? It it's the former then you'll find small but quite complete food/grocery markets all over the place that will have all the necessities - there are several chains with many locations.

Cries_Van_Notebook Jul 27th, 2009 09:27 AM

I will be in Rome in 5 weeks and want to know too!!!

I love Monoprix!

Thin

Waldo Jul 27th, 2009 09:32 AM

Dear Monica-
Try Rinacienti. It's equivalent to Sears, and it's owned by the redoubtable Mr. Berlusconi.

kybourbon Jul 27th, 2009 09:20 PM

Not really Sears - more upscale than that.
http://www.rinascente.it/webapp/

Coin
http://www.coin.it/jsp/en/index/index.jsp

rinr Jul 28th, 2009 03:33 AM

Yes kybourbon is correct... more like a Macy's or Rich's... There are two in Rome. The most visited one is on the Via Corso. The other store is a couple blocks north of Termini. Coin's are far more prevalant and often have a downstairs grocery store - Try the one on the Cola di Rienzo, at the San Giovano Metro, or on the Viale Trastevere! There are HUGE sales at the Coin today!!

monicapileggi Jul 28th, 2009 01:13 PM

Thanks for the suggestions.

When I was in Aix, I picked up a wonderful liquid soap - Le Petit Marseillais. It's a olive scent and I love it! I'm just looking for a place to discover something new in my travels, shopping wise.

Monica ((F))

kismetchimera Jul 28th, 2009 02:08 PM

I am going to Provence in September and will try to remember to look for that type of soap.

monicapileggi Jul 29th, 2009 05:44 PM

http://www.frenchclick.co.uk/p-1086-...ive-300ml.aspx

This is the liquid soap. Smells soooooooooo good! You can get it at the Monoprix stores for about 3.20 euros. There are other scents but this stood out for me.

Monica ((F))

adrienne Jul 29th, 2009 06:04 PM

Monica - next time in Paris try this soap from Fragonard. I always stock up on the one with lavender. I keep the soap in an armoir and every time I open it I smell a bit of France - it's heavenly.

http://www.fragonard.com/parfums_gra...oils-c-138.htm

monicapileggi Jul 30th, 2009 02:20 PM

Oh, thanks for the suggestion Adrienne!

Monica ((F))


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