practical guide

On this page you will find an overview of the practical services that you will probably use during your stay. We have had good experiences with the local facilities listed below.



SPECIAL DAYS:

On the following days, the shops are closed or have limited opening hours:

  • January 1st
  • Good Friday
  • Easter Sunday and Easter Monday
  • May 1 (Labour Day)
  • May 8 (celebration of the end of WWII)
  • Ascension Day
  • Whit Sunday and Whit Monday
  • Christmas Day



BAKERY:

The bakers listed below are open from 7:00 (also on Sunday mornings). We have had good experiences with the bakers listed below.


Brunehamel | 5 km

Boulangerie & Pâtisserie

Exact address: 22, Rue Principale | 02360 | Brunehamel


Rozoy sur Serre | 6 km

Boulangerie & Pâtisserie Philippe Potet

Exact address: 43, Rue Gérard Adolphe Martin | 02360 | Rozoy-sur-Serre


Montcornet | 14 km

Boulangerie & Pâtisserie Atelier d'Arthur

A fantastic bakery with a very extensive selection of pastries. Also open during the holidays and on Sunday afternoons

Exact address: 1, Rue Clemenceau | 02340 | Montcornet



LOCAL PRODUCTS / RETAILERS:

There are several 'hidden' places where you can buy local products directly from the farmer or producer. Below we give you an overview of the local sales points in the area.



VEGETABLES AND FRUIT:

Le jardin de Saint Geneviève (fruits & vegetables) | 8 km:

Home-grown seasonal vegetables and fruit. Your order is harvested right in front of you. Opening hours are:


Monday 14:00 - 17:00

Wednesday 9:30 - 12:00 and 14:00 - 17:00

Friday 14:00 - 17:00

Saturday 9:30 - 13:00

If you want to come at other times, please call +33 6 56 75 32 96


Address: 24, Grande Rue | 02340 | Saint Geneviève



MEAT:

Meat directly from the farmer: Hallé Eric | Les Autels | | 21 km:

Direct sale of many types of meat: see the website for more details


For opening hours: please call in advance or see the website


Address: 5, Route du Brunehamel | 02360 | Les Autels

Website:www.ventedirecte-erichalle.com



CHEESE, HONEY AND LOCAL BEER:

Fromagerie Lait 2 Fermes (cheese, honey, local beer) | 21 km:

Cheese, honey and local beer from the farm and with its own shop for direct sales.


Monday to Saturday from 9:00 to 12:00 and Friday afternoon from 15:00 to 19:00


Address: 2, Rue de la Hérie | 02500 | Eparcy

Website: www.lait-2-fermes.fr



SUPERMARKET / CENTRE COMMERCIAL:

  • Rozoy sur Serre (6 km) - Intermarche *
  • Montcornet (14 km) - Carrefour *
  • Hirson (30 km) - Auchan and Leclerc **
  • Charleville Mezieres (50 km) - Carrefour ***
  • Reims (60 km) - Leclerc en Carrefour ***


* = medium

** = large

*** = very large