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15/04/2008, 20:33 jetlag Joined on 06/12/2005 Charente Maritime Posts 294 French books Hi everyone, hope someone can help  Is there anywhere near Saintes/Royan that sells second hand French books that will do for a holiday read please????  I have loads of English books that I have had over the yrs, but so far, cannot fine any cheap French books, (they are for guests to read is they want to!)  If anyone has any helpful suggestions, they will be greatly received Many thanks in advance Jetlag dept 17    Report

15/04/2008, 22:49 Cendrillon Joined on 19/10/2007 S.E. England & S.W.France Posts 330 Re: French books In Saintes there is a second hand book shop close to the cathedral. Alternatively go to the local  (Sunday) brocantes and vide-greniers, there are usually plenty of French books for sale. Cendrillon    Report

16/04/2008, 11:39 jetlag Joined on 06/12/2005 Charente Maritime Posts 294 Re: French books Many thanks Cendrillon, will pop into Saintes    Report

19/04/2008, 0:29 Jill Joined on 23/08/2004 Posts 529 Re: French books What about markets?  You often find second hand book stalls on markets. Jill (99)    Report

19/04/2008, 8:22 Cendrillon Joined on 19/10/2007 S.E. England & S.W.France Posts 330 Re: French books  Jill wrote: What about markets?  You often find second hand book stalls on markets. The only local market I have seen that sells books is the monthly Foire in Saintes (first Monday of the month). Cendrillon    Report

26/04/2008, 20:58 Jill Joined on 23/08/2004 Posts 529 Re: French books Admitedly, I was thinking of markets I'd been to in other parts of France - Le Bugue, Vaison La Romaine and other places.  I just assumed other places would have markets like that too. Jill (99)    Report

27/04/2008, 17:19 Cendrillon Joined on 19/10/2007 S.E. England & S.W.France Posts 330 Re: French books Most small, weekly markets tend to sell fruit, veg, fish, meat and honey etc. The bigger markets (Foires) are held once a month (on different days in different towns)and will have a wider variety of goods on offer i.e. big knickers, socks, shoes, jewellery, CDs books, hardware, live hens and ducks and all sorts of food of course. Summer time will see more on offer in the markets and there will be plenty to attract the tourists. Cendrillon    Report

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