Shopping tips Midi-Pyrénées

Long abandoned, the castle of the Counts of Armagnac and the former hospital were invested by about thirty second-hand dealers in 2017. These historic places host stores with different universes: 1950s, baroque in the former chapel, period linens, vinyl records ... The basement galleries have been transformed into artist studios. Atypical place, the Village des Brocanteurs is worth a look and attracts thousands of visitors. The price is very high, so finding a good deal is a real challenge.

History: The creation of the Little Marcel brand is quite recent, it goes back to 2005, 15 years ago. Eric Schieven and Lynda Leseigneur are at the origin of this creation, in Le Grau-du-Roi, whose first model was the famous black and white silk-screen printed marcel with a child's handwriting sold at 10 000 copies. The colourful range that followed became the very image of the brand. Despite the great success, in July 2015, the brand was placed in receivership, 80 of the 120 employees were made redundant and all but 10 of the shops were closed, mainly in the South of France.

Special features: The brand identity is based on navy stripes and children's writing.

Products: Factory outlet store. Women's, men's and children's ready-to-wear and accessories.

Advantages: Discounts of 30 to 70% compared to the usual shop prices.

A few steps from the bullring, three large rooms are supplied with the intake of men's clothing and shoes, women and children of dégriffées brands. We'll see Levi's, Cop'girlfriend, Kookaï but also below Lise Charmel or Nike shoes pairs. Every visit is a source of surprises. Prices are cut in two, three or even four depending on the periods (balances). However, you have to aimer and savoir the good deal. You will sometimes come back empty, but rarely if you walk at a stroke.

History: At the entrance to the eponymous village, the building itself symbolizes the activity. We know the lonely silhouette of this factory, in which the architect Philippe Starck has grabbed a huge blade. Forge de Laguiole was founded in 1987. It has resumed traditional manufacturing methods. We start the visit by the lobby and the exhibition room. The furniture, as in the downtown store, is signed Starck. We continue through the workshops and the forge (hot), which shows how metal, horn and wood blocks are transformed. Careful polishing, and this is the object ready to expose itself.

Specifications: This factory has made a certain reputation for Laguiole by obtaining many prizes. She made it known thanks to a few designer knives, having made some variations around the silhouette of this object - Starck, of course, but also Sonia Rykiel, Jean-Michel Wilmotte, Andrée Putman, Andrée Putman, Ora-Ïto… -, next to them, the magnificent pieces that Virgilio Muñoz Cabel is doing. Allero (Best Worker of France) and Stéphane Rambaud, the two art couteliers of the factory whose knives are a mixture of tradition and creation. You can also cite the collection made with the famous local restorers Bras. Finally, there are fluo, yellow, green or orange models!

Products: Art cutters, folding knives, table arts, design knives, sommeliers, unusual objects.

Benefits: Direct price out of factory.

Futed: Free or guided tour of the factory on request.

Outlet is a North American term used to describe a shopping mall with factory outlets. Nailloux is the address of the great South-West, a shopping village just twenty minutes from Toulouse. This Fashion Village resembles an authentic Lauragais village. Cobbled streets, shaded terraces, a fountain and vaulted passageways are the perfect place to relax. The 150 brands offering discounted prices and bargains are a must. Ready-to-wear, leather goods, accessories and decorative items... In addition, there's a host of practical services: ample parking, stroller and wheelchair loans, relaxation areas, games and, of course, restaurants to make the most of the view!

Probably the most serious address! The owner only accepts clothes in very good condition and out of cleaning. And, most often, painters: Cacharel, Connection, Kenzo, Guy Laroche and English brands like Burberry… The hangers are perfectly lined and garments arranged by color. Advice is advised because here you want your purchases to be seyent. The little dog of the house who spends his days watching passers-by the storefront is the favorite topic of conversation among clients. We buy Yves Saint Laurent's dress, which we never dreamed of dreaming about and put our unpleasant impulsive (and compulsive) purchases ever or almost worn. Think about approaching the counter, a showcase displays fantasy jewelry and sometimes Christian Lacroix's wonders become very affordable.

A good address to buy cheaply your household appliances (large and small) as well as your image, multimedia and multimedia equipment and lots of small gadgets. There are well known brands, but also trademarks. This teaches itself to the air of time, to have everything, quickly and not too expensive in a very high-handed atmosphere where the goods are still on pallets. But it's also about getting it right, because prices are studied at the most fair, it's up to you to ensure the transportation of your goods is the volume. It's not easy to transport an American refrigerator in a small city! But no matter, you will certainly find good friends to give you a hand. It is interesting to regularly follow the new entries on the web so as not to miss the good deal. On site, the advice provided by vendors (when you succeed in having one) is advised and professional.

The Union Troc has been in existence for over twenty years and extends over a surface of more than 1,000 m ² and offers used furniture and accessories at very attractive prices. Here you will find many antique furniture, new bedding and a variety of broiler objects available on all the stock exchanges. You will be able to renew your living room, pick up a oak cabinet, find a new refrigerator, a very classy dining room, a new bedroom and many other items that you don't suspect to be quality and sometimes even existence. But what is most clever in history and most practical is the free removal of your furniture directly at home. Finish the curves and the transport hassles! The staff were very helpful and helpful.

As the slogan expresses: why troubling your life? You put down, they take care of selling. At La Trocante, Florent and his team sell even unsaleable things... If you have nothing to sell, you can always find your happiness: a beautiful chest of drawers, a sofa, a coffee machine or a design object, a jewel, an smartphone, a comic collection, and also a game console, a dryer, a CD or an art book... You have understood it, here, you will find everything and more. Old, modern, pretty wood, wrought iron, design, vintage, then, what do you prefer? There is an arrival as you can pass there every day in order not to miss the right opportunity or the very favourite! The staff is friendly and available despite the rush of customers. A small tip, go there at the time of closing and opening hours of schools, you will have fewer people. The little plus is their website which allows you, via your account, to check your sales... Very practical!

This address is an institution for all those who love doing business. However, the brand has recently been offering a brand that is unknown, of medium quality and certainly not dégriffée, which will not make the happiness of anyone who likes to offer the brand cheaper. At the moment, nothing serious, a large part of the store is devoted to discounted for women, men and children from underwear to pair of shoes. Beware, arm your patience, because the order and organization being not the master word of the store, you risk the "farfouiller", as we say at home!

This store is mainly specialized in computing, telephony, cameras, music and video, televisions and hi-fi… The music corner is really nice, you can find dry and electric guitars, loudspeakers and Cds. The store also has computers and cameras, which were first tested and maintained by staff. The vendors are at your disposal, they advise you as experts and test even before you your future radio alarm clock or PC. Near the boxes, a display displays watches and jewelry in deposit-sale.

This is a well known address of the Toulouse and Luna lovers of clothing and luxury accessories at broken prices. This deposit is held by Michèle Cazaux, always at your service to make you discover the latest entries in its shelves and signed Prada, Dolce and Gabanna, Yves Saint-Laurent, Dior or Sonia Rykiel. You will also find some of the major ready-to-wear brands that you like: Comptoir des Cotton, View, Vanessa Bruno… and even brands for children with Bonpoint, Jacadi, Oilily, Babymini, Lili Burrows and Ikks… As for men, they can crack for Ralph Lauren, Lacoste, Calvin Klein, Borjesson or Dior. Do not exchange the Echangeoir for any other deposit-sale!

Right next to the sales hall, this dealer is well known for the perpignanais perpignanais. Three walks full of wardrobes, buffets, tables and libraries of all styles, times and in all their states, if you can say. Some beautiful pieces are provided with a restoration by the master of the places, some other pieces sometimes in poor condition may be an opportunity to do a good deal. The prices are very correct and you are told the defects of the object that draw your attention. There are also large windows filled with trinkets and tinkering to satisfy all kinds of collectors.

The castle of Gayrac is a former monastery of the th century, the flea of which occupies the old barn and the hay barn left in the state. By walking freely you discover furniture from the region: lingère, low-end buffet, farm table, library, armchair, chair, toilet table in all styles. Furniture and crafts: bank counter… and unusual objects such as wood machine cutting linen. To stay in textiles: embroidered fabrics, sheets and old curtains, and continue in natural materials, we could talk about ceramics and wicker baskets. You will also find an antique part.

A deposit of clothing, shoes and accesssoires for women exclusively. Here, we look at the state of your deposits, but we accept the classic as well as the connected, as long as it is always trendy. In this shop you will always be welcomed. Please be aware that during your deposits you will be told the sum that will return if the item has been sold. Otherwise, you will need to recover it before the balances.

A deposit outside the city that offers furniture, trinkets, books, glassware and other decorative objects. The most modest is the best, the old renovated or retyping, the low-end furniture, all style, all times, but also new bedding on the first floor. Prices are variable, but it is possible to find the object sought at an incredible price. It's also where you can try to get rid of your old furniture or trinkets crammed home for too long. Note, appliances are only guaranteed 48 hours!

This association, which manages a professional insertion site, recovers home appliances (television, washing machine, dishwasher, fridge, freezer)… you want to get rid of it, whatever its condition (hardware removal package, 6 €). The employees will dismantle all this in order to recover spare parts and repair and recover other products. This pre-owned equipment will be resold with a six-month warranty, parts and labour included. However, if there is a problem again, you will need to be able to report the defective object. Prices can be interesting… or not. In any case, an excellent initiative!

Dustin, the friendly owner of this shop has both: smile, kindness and style. He opened a second hand shop where everyone will find their happiness: from € 20 to € 1 000 for furs. However, its niche is not especially the big brands, even if it possesses it, but everything that is beautiful and pleasant to see above all.

The Sunday flea market is an opportunity for the people of Sète and bargain hunters to stroll through the streets of the Ile Singulière, to rummage through the stalls in search of a little dress, a decorative object, a pair of cheap pants, a bag, a book... A hundred or so stalls are set up on this square where the atmosphere is pleasant. Here, we chat, we stroll, we have a little pleasure. A nice program after having taken its coffee of Sunday in the sun, baguette of bread under the arm, some coins in the pocket.

Vintage store, at Simone et Lucette we find beautiful second hand pieces, from the 1950s to 2000, sometimes branded, always carefully selected. Each piece is found, washed and ironed. We find all sizes from 32 to 52, the selection is renewed every week with new items every day. Clothes but also accessories, flowered dishes, some lights, shoes... The store is a treat for the eyes: everything is arranged by color, we admire the gradations and the decoration, we appreciate the welcome.