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Where to shop at a discounted price (in France)?

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We’ve been living on the boat for weeks now, with almost nothing, because we’ve been going back and forth to Nico’s dad’s camping van for food. But now that we’re on our own, we’ve realized we don’t even have basic cooking utensils. We need to go shopping in town. Before we do, Nico is assessing everything that needs fixing on the boat so we can buy all the tools and DIY supplies in one trip. On my side, it’s all about getting kitchenware, dinnerware, decorations, organizational items, cleaning tools, and more. Of course, we don’t want to spend too much since it’s only for a year. So, where can we find dirt-cheap stuff? DIY Tools Leroy Merlin: Usually, we’d go to Leroy Merlin for tools and supplies. It’s a bit more expensive, but it offers a wider range of products. We still went there because of the variety, though during the sabbatical, that wasn’t our priority Brico Depot: Instead, we opted for Brico Dépôt. It’s cheaper, mainly because the store skips fancy decorations or lighting—i...