Home decoration and garden stores Orne

There aren't many village hardware stores left, so much so that this one has been honoured by the national and regional media. For over forty years, Annie has been at the helm in the small village of Écouché-les-Vallées. To come to the Annie Duval hardware store is to enter a timeless shop where a thousand references make it a place like no other. There's no shortage of things to do here, not least the expert advice of Annie, whose passion for her work remains intact.

Opened a few months ago, this new store has come to reinforce the offer in terms of decoration and furnishing in the heart of the city. And the bet is very successful: it is difficult not to leave here with an object or a favourite, as the choice is vast, well thought out and sometimes unexpected. Furniture, tableware, home furnishings or a vast choice of candles - most of the products are of French or European origin - are all possibilities. The place is worth a look, and even more.

It is one of the stores of the Delorme network which has 7 other stores in Normandy and in the Pays de la Loire. For 35 years, they have been offering local IT solutions to their customers. Hardware sales, deliveries, installation and repair are the pillars of the network. If your computer, tablet, printer or smartphone breaks down, bring it directly to the store or give them a call for on-site repair. The technician or staff in the store will be able to advise you with pedagogy during the repair or purchase.

Didier Birée is a craftsman based in Alençon. Known as Spiromix, he is passionate about upcycling and creates unique pieces from recycled objects. His work focuses mainly on the creation of lighting fixtures, inspired by 1930s lamps, but he also creates other playful, poetic sculptures. Didier Birée uses materials such as tinplate and stainless steel to give new life to our everyday objects. His creations reflect emotion and transport the imagination between childhood memories, a desire for adventure and romanticism. He favors recycling in his work, using objects found in flea markets, attics and industrial scraps. The light sources he uses are low-energy and comply with current standards. Didier Birée's creations are exhibited in galleries and boutiques in France and New York, and it is also possible to place personalized orders.