so i'v been hearing about this fabled land of bargains called 'france'. where's a good place to go, and how do i get there by public transit?? i live in carouge and see that i am about 8 bus stops from the border, but those locales don't look very promising. should i hop on the 12 tram and go to annemasse? or somewhere else?
thanks!
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Nov 25, 2005 @ 15:24
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so i'v been hearing about this fabled land of bargains called 'france'. where's a good place to go, and how do i get there by public transit?? i live in carouge and see that i am about 8 bus stops from the border, but those locales don't look very promising. should i hop on the 12 tram and go to annemasse? or somewhere else?
thanks!
snowriceNov 25, 2005 @ 15:24
thanks!
snowriceNov 25, 2005 @ 15:24
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Nov 26, 2005 @ 15:58
shopping in france used to be a bargain when the euro was a bit weaker compared to the swiss franc. now, with the euro so strong, crossing the border usually aint worth the trip.
however, if you do want to try it, a good place to start is the Champion super market in ferney Voltaire. Its a huge super market with everything in it. the shopping experience aint too hot (its considered a semi discount place), but if there's anywhere you might be able to still get a good price its there.
no clue how to get there by public trasport tho...sorry.
however, if you do want to try it, a good place to start is the Champion super market in ferney Voltaire. Its a huge super market with everything in it. the shopping experience aint too hot (its considered a semi discount place), but if there's anywhere you might be able to still get a good price its there.
no clue how to get there by public trasport tho...sorry.
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shopping in france used to be a bargain when the euro was a bit weaker compared to the swiss franc. now, with the euro so strong, crossing the border usually aint worth the trip.
however, if you do want to try it, a good place to start is the Champion super market in ferney Voltaire. Its a huge super market with everything in it. the shopping experience aint too hot (its considered a semi discount place), but if there's anywhere you might be able to still get a good price its there.
no clue how to get there by public trasport tho...sorry.
Nir Ofek, Nov 26, 2005 @ 15:58
however, if you do want to try it, a good place to start is the Champion super market in ferney Voltaire. Its a huge super market with everything in it. the shopping experience aint too hot (its considered a semi discount place), but if there's anywhere you might be able to still get a good price its there.
no clue how to get there by public trasport tho...sorry.
Nir Ofek, Nov 26, 2005 @ 15:58
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Nov 27, 2005 @ 00:52
the F bus crosses the border to Ferney
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the F bus crosses the border to Ferney
NOname, Nov 27, 2005 @ 00:52
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Dec 4, 2005 @ 00:00
thx guys for the info!
finally made it cross the border today. u'r rite, not everything's a deal, but still came back with as much as i could carry! i think the rice was even cheaper than back in canada, which i found odd.
in all, a nice experience for this economist from the perspective of the whole exchange rate/purchasing power parity thing. [nerd!] =D
finally made it cross the border today. u'r rite, not everything's a deal, but still came back with as much as i could carry! i think the rice was even cheaper than back in canada, which i found odd.
in all, a nice experience for this economist from the perspective of the whole exchange rate/purchasing power parity thing. [nerd!] =D
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thx guys for the info!
finally made it cross the border today. u'r rite, not everything's a deal, but still came back with as much as i could carry! i think the rice was even cheaper than back in canada, which i found odd.
in all, a nice experience for this economist from the perspective of the whole exchange rate/purchasing power parity thing. [nerd!] =D
snowrice, Dec 4, 2005 @ 00:00
finally made it cross the border today. u'r rite, not everything's a deal, but still came back with as much as i could carry! i think the rice was even cheaper than back in canada, which i found odd.
in all, a nice experience for this economist from the perspective of the whole exchange rate/purchasing power parity thing. [nerd!] =D
snowrice, Dec 4, 2005 @ 00:00
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