There are some 30 large chains of supermarket in France, from the budget to the bijoux, there is something for everyone's taste and pocket.
Most are one stop shops, but, especially at the cheaper end, it's the brand name and fresh produce items that you might have to shop around for.
From Aldi and Netto at one end to Geant at the other, there is every conceivable type of good for sale, it's just perhaps at the budget end you might not be offered the choice of 20 breakfast cereal, just five, but of course this is the point of shopping around to find what best suits you.
Generally most small towns will be served by at least one of the chains, but in reality it is more likely to be a number far higher than this, with many grouped on a trading estate on the outskirts of town.
These are great places to pull up in and do the weekly shop, parking is usually free in these estates as there is not such a premium on space however in cities what with given space restrictions it is likely a fee will be charged and you will generally be limited to that operator's store.
It is not just French brands that are trading, Sainsbury's and Tesco have now got a toehold in Calais, but mostly catering to visiting Brits seeking to stock up on liquid refreshment before hopping back over the English Channel. But it is a start.
Many chains also offer some form of loyalty card scheme, so it can pay off if you are likely to be traveling around the country for some time to investigate this as an option.
It's just a question of taste and in France all tastes are served.
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