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Re: Grand Marche - Simpson Bay
[Re: jamiegarrett761]
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11/14/2015 02:48 PM
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As other people have said, unfortunately, the GM in Simpson Bay is closed. We used to go there all the time for a quick bottle of wine, etc. I personally think Market Garden's prices and selection are not nearly as good as the GM's. There is a GM in P'burg, by the roundabout and Mark's and Cost U Less. The GM in Cole Bay (as well as the one in P'burg) now carry several french products, by the brand name Carrefour, and they are excellent bargains. In addition, my personal opinion of the best grocery store with the best prices, including GREAT prices on wine, is the Super U, in Marigot, where the Match used to be, if you are a long time visitors. Super U is on the french side, but they do 1 to 1 on the Euro for the dollar. There were several stories in the Daily Herald recently, stating that the Super U had by better prices than any other grocery store on island.
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Re: Grand Marche - Simpson Bay
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11/14/2015 02:53 PM
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Oh yes, definitely if you're going to the French side, DO stop by the Super U!!! And a little tip, if you're kind of dumb like us, those handy little baskets have WHEELS on the bottom, and a handle, so you can roll them! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Grand Marche - Simpson Bay
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11/16/2015 09:12 AM
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Over the causeway, it's not much further to the Super U (where the old Match was). Check it out. I think they have the best prices on island right now..
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Re: Grand Marche - Simpson Bay
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11/16/2015 12:45 PM
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Most products are from France.
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Re: Grand Marche - Simpson Bay
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11/16/2015 12:55 PM
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wilsonck said: Most products are from France. And at good prices.
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Re: Grand Marche - Simpson Bay
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11/16/2015 01:11 PM
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Super U is a nice store, but a knowledge of the French language is an added bonus. I was glad I can read French, as all the products have french names and instructions. Lots of people have bought things that they thought they knew, but it turned out to be something entirely different! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/duh.gif" alt="" /> They were quite surprised. This of course mainly happens with packaged products. Fruit, meat and wine are never a problem for most people. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Grand Marche - Simpson Bay
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11/16/2015 02:25 PM
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As others have said, mostly french products, very few US labels. Knowing French is a help, yes. (...which we don't, except for a few words, but we made out ok..) <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Smile.gif" alt="" /> We thought it was quite part of the fun, trying to figure out some of the words and pictures!
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Re: Grand Marche - Simpson Bay
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11/16/2015 02:27 PM
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We went there several times in June and had no problem with traffic, but June is low season.
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Re: Grand Marche - Simpson Bay
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11/16/2015 02:28 PM
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Yes, as jamie said. And they have more parking than Match used to.
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Re: Grand Marche - Simpson Bay
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11/16/2015 03:31 PM
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No, he's talking about the store by french side bridge in Sandy Ground, which used to be the US Market.. I think that is a Simply now, although we haven't stopped there in a while.
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Re: Grand Marche - Simpson Bay
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11/16/2015 03:44 PM
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The closest GM to Simpson Bay now is probably the one in Cole Bay. Go to the causeway toward the french side. Once you get to the other side of the causeway, make a right and it will be very close, on the right hand side. For other stores, there is the Market Garden, at the bottom of Billy Folly Road, but I personally don't care for their meat and I think their prices are high.
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