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we spent less in france than we do in the UK. the site was cheaper the fuel was cheaper the food was no more expensive than here, everyone knows beer and wine is cheaper ,we didnt pay to park either.

the only thing that will burst the bubble for us is if the exchange rate sinks lower.

if so it may be wet rip off GB next June for us.......

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We  had a four course meal at La Promenade near Les Peupliers in Couhe, which cost all of 10 euros - Moules Mariniere or Crudites to start, Steak and Frites for me, Veal for Mr Val A, lovely well-varied cheeseboard, and a pudding, including half a carafe of wine between 2.  Well recommended.

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Back to the original subject, I did find things more expensive in France, but it's more expensive here too.

Before you leave the UK, you're already hit because of the weaker pound, and the higher prices in France seem worse than they actually are.

I do agree with Floydfan, that as a tourist, I tend to stick with what I know. I don't mean British brands, but if we wanted sausages for tea, we bought them. If they were more expensive, then we paid it.  Holiday is too short to be traipsing around the shops.

We certainly had a picnic everyday, and I took plenty to drink while we were out, as buying drinks & ice-creams all the time can soon add up very quickly.  

Higher prices, real or perceived, wouldn't stop me going again next year.

Smudger