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FOOD

Shopping in Picardy is a real pleasure. We list below a number of specialist shops (e.g. for patisseries or chocolates), farm shops (e.g. selling their own and/or neighbours' cheeses and foie gras), as well as small producers (e.g. for smoked eels). Whatever the type of outlet, we feel sure you will get excellent value and quality.

Specialist outlets

Chocolate, confectionery, pâtisseries & other sweet meats

CONFISERIE TROGNEUX
chocolatiers & confiseurs for five generations (since 1872!).Have two shops, selling their own products and a selection of other homemade chocolates. Specialists in the famous Amiens macaroons and chocolate ‘tuiles’; also in “Le Quentin de la Tour ” (hand-made dark or milk chocolates pralines – an invention of the shop). If you’d like them to, they’re more than happy to ‘personalise’ a gift for you; they also sell special gift hampers with local delicacies.
1, rue St-André
02100 St-Quentin
03 23 62 21 11
Mon-Sat from 14.15- 19.15; on Tues-Sat from 9.00- 12.15 too.
and
1, rue Delambre
80000 Amiens
03 22 71 17 17
Mon-Sat from 14.15- 19.00; on Tues-Sat 9.15-12.00 and 13.45-19.00

PÂTISSERIES ROYER
specialities include marrons glacés (best selection in December), “Axonais” (a concoction with almond and chocolate biscuits, chocolate mousse and raspberry cream) and what they call the “travelling Axonais” (with marzipan to make it easier to keep and transport), but sadly not available in hot weather. Best selection at the end of the week.
7, rue Châtelaine
02000 Laon
03 23 23 02 68
Tues-Sat 8.00-12.30 & 14.30- 19.00; Sun 8.30-12.30

BOUREZ
pâtissier, chocolatier, glacier specialities include “Prestiges de Chantilly” (praline and nougat mousse, with a design of Chantilly castle), "Altesse" (biscuit meringué and crème), “tuiles”.
4, place Omer Vallon
60500 Chantilly
03 44 57 01 10
Tuesdays from 15.00-19.30; Wed-Fri 8.00-12.30 & 14.00- 19.30; Sat 8.00-19.30; Sun 8.00-19.00

CHOCOLATS DE LACHELLE
more of a craft workshop than factory, manufacturing chocolates for specialist shops. Tastings possible prior to purchase. They also have a tea-room, boulangerie and bar. Lachelle itself is a lovely little village.
41, rue de Monelieu
60190 Lachelle (5km W/NW of Compiègne)
03 44 42 31 38
Mon -Sat 9.00-12.30 & 14.00- 18.00

LA PASSION DU CHOCOLAT
pâtissier, chocolatier.
45, rue du Connétable
60500 Chantilly
03 44 57 30 12
Wed-Fri 8.30-13.00 & 14.00-18.30; Sat-Sun 8-19.30. Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.

PARIS-CARAMELS
Beauvais chocolate “tuiles” and toffees, as well as ‘pâtes de fruit’ (fresh fruits jellies) in lots of different fruit flavours, the best of which is probably their 'framboise de Picardy' (raspberry).
18, avenue Descartes
60009 Beauvais
03 44 05 40 35
Mon-Fri 8.00-17.45; Sat 8.00- 16.45

PÂTISSERIE LECONTE
lots of dainty little biscuits and cakes. Their specialities include “Les Carolines” (viennoise, biscuit, cream) and the Somme’s famous “gâteau battu” (a sort of ‘panetone’). They do their own special chocolate.
14, chaussée Marcadé
80100 Abbeville
03 22 24 13 01
Tues-Sat 6.30-19.30; Sunday 6.30-13.00; closed on Mondays.

LE SUPRÊME
Specialities include “ Pavé St Vulfran” (praline with almonds and two layers of nougat), “Chardon de Picardy” (with almonds and praline), Amiens macaroons, and chocolate “tuiles”, and pâte feuilletée (with potatoes, lardons, onions and crème fraîche).
32, rue St Vulfran
80100 Abbeville
03 22 24 25 59
Everyday except Tues 7.30- 19.45; closed on Tuesdays

AUX DÉLICES DU DON
confiserie & chocolaterie with lots of regional specialities such as Amiens macaroons, 'Bonnotte d'Amiens' (mandarine, nougatine feuilletée enrobée de pâte d'amande), and lots of original concoctions like ficelle picarde au chocolat (usually a savoury dish).
7, rue Henri IV
80000 Amiens
03 22 91 24 23
Tues-Sat 9.30-19.30, Sunday 9.30-18.00. Closed on Mondays (except from June-Sept 14.00- 19.30).

Cheese

FROMAGERIE CHÉREAU
friendly shop specialising in cheese, with a wide range of French cheeses (including the creamy “Carré d’Aven”) and Comté du Jura all year round. A good selection of regional cheeses and several different local Maroilles. Also sell Cider from the Thiérache, fine wines, vins de pays and “Folie Douce” aperitif. Champagne Deutz and Pommeau (a digestif based on cider and honey).
6, rue Châtelaine
02000 Laon
03 23 23 53 59
Tues-Fri 8.00-12.30 & 15.00- 19.00; Sat 8.00-19.00. Closed on Sundays and Mondays.

FERME DE LA FONTAINE ORION
actual farm making their own Maroilles and the famous “tarte aux Maroilles”. The farm is quite typical of the Thiérache area.
Claire and Vincent Halleux
1, rue Hurtebise
02140 Haution (8km NW of Vervins; 45km of Saint -Quentin)
03 23 98 22 50
Mon-Sat 9.00-12.00 & 14.00- 18.00; closed Sun and bank holidays.

GAEC DE MALIÉCOURT (Groupement Agricole en Commun)
farm where goats and cows are bred. Make their own ewe’s cheese and Maroilles (cow’s milk). Also sell produce from fellow farming co-operative members: cider, etc.
Ferme de Maliécourt (Direction Rejet-de-Beaulieu)
02450 Oisy (35km NE of Saint-Quentin)
03 27 77 60 44
Mon-Sat 9.00-12.00 & 14.00- 19.00 , Sun:close

GAEC DE LA CHAPELLE ST-JEAN
family-run farm which produces fresh unpasteurised cheeses (cow’s milk), tomme au foin, fromage blanc, crème fraîche and other speciality cheeses of the Bray area in Picardy. Only traditional methods of cheese making are used.
Jean-Marie Beaudoin
2, rue Alexis Maillet
Choqueuse
60380 Grémévilliers (20km NW of Beauvais),
03 44 82 41 47
Farm shop open Wed and Sat (during working day).

CHÈVRERIE DE L’ARGILIÈRE
farm shop selling goats’ cheeses, including ash-covered cheeses, available at various stages of maturation and in various shapes and sizes. In a quiet little rural village
Daniel Burel
216, rue de Coiseaux
60130 Le Plessier-sur-Bulles (20km NE of Beauvais)
03 44 78 71 19
Farm shop open everydayfrom 10.00-12.00 and 18.00-20.00 except on Thurs and Sat mornings; present on Saturdays at the Compiègne market

LA FROMATÈQUE PICARDE
shop in the central Amiens market area, selling local and regional milk-based products (unpasteurised goat's, cow’s and ewe’s milk) bought from local producers for ageing.
Les Halles du Beffroi
80000 Amiens
03 22 91 84 63
Tues-Sat 8.00-19.30; Sun 8.00- 13.00; Closed in August

GAEC DE LA CHÈVRERIE
farm specialising in fresh goats’ milk cheese. Fromage blanc, fresh cheeses with herbs or ash-coated or with black pepper, tomme affinée, crottin affiné, and cheese snacks like feuilleté au chèvre (puff pastry with cheese) and pizza. Traditional farm shop. Individuals can visit the farm free of charge.
Marcel Poisson and Joël l’Hermite
172, rue de Fieffes
80670 Canaples (20 km N/NW of Amiens)
03 22 52 93 06
Mon-Sat 14.00-19.00. Closed on Sundays.

FERME DU BELLOY
a recognised Picardy-style farm which has switched to organic production. All specialities are produced on site, with no preservatives or artificial additives used. Cheese, butter, crème fraîche, fromages blancs, fromage frais (including those with herbs or black pepper), and aged/mature cheeses.
Serge and Sandrine Sellier
19, rue des Moulins
80140 Huppy (10km S/SW of Abbeville)
03 22 28 29 28
Thurs,Fri & Sat 13.00-18.00

Foie gras, other specialities on the theme of a duck, and lots of other food goodies

CANARDISE DES TROIS VALLÉES
a farm specialising in foie gras. They also prepare and sell a good range of dishes made with duck. Their gift packages include produce from other regional producers – e.g. bottles of cider, champagne, honey, jam...
Fanny and Bertrand Fagot
2 rue du Cahot (by the end of Sept.)
02330 Condé-en-Brie (16km E/SE of Château-Thierry)
03 23 82 74 96
Appointments can be made at any times except on Thurs. Farm visits by appointment only.

LES CANARDS DE LALANDELLE
this is a typical farm of the Bray area, bordering the forests of Thelle. There is a nice and welcoming little shop on site, selling foie gras, confits, magrets, pâtés, rillettes, and other cooked dishes.They also run a ferme-auberge.
Chez Martine Clément
1, rue des Sablons
60850 Lalandelle (15km W of Beauvais)
03 44 81 63 39
Farm shop open every day (working hours 9.00-19.00).

LA CLÉ DES CHAMPS
They produce ducks, ginseng and asparagus and make foie gras, magret, confits, terrine. They also sell a large selection of regional produce (cider, honey, jams, etc). Also run a “ferme auberge” (meals must be booked in advance).
Catherine and Guy Engels
35, rue Neuve
60190 Cressonsacq (on D36 25km W of Compiègne),
03 44 51 74 71
Farm shop open daily (except Wed & Sun) 9.30-12.00 & 14.30-18.30. Appointments can be made for Wed and Sun). Ferme Auberge Meals served Saturday evening and Sunday lunchtime; groups also catered for (meal and tastings).

SPECIALITÉS DE LA BAIE DE SOMME
specialise in dishes based on duck and other poultry. Sells 'salicorne' (type of algue also called 'seabeans', worth a try!) and special gift hampers with local delicacies.
Impasse Duhamel
80230 Brutelles (20km W of Abbeville)
03 22 26 76 88
Open every day in July, August and Sept. Otherwise Fri & Sat 10.00-12.00 & 15.00- 19.00

DUCKS DE Picardy
this working farm is situated opposite the village church. Just a small number of ducks are raised here in happy harmony. Raymonde has created her own recipes based on local traditions. The farm sells whole foie gras, rillettes, terrines, confits de canard, other prepared dishes such as duck with turnips, lentils...
Raymonde and Hubert Dufételle
43, Grande Rue
80210 Aigneville (15km SW of Abbeville),
03 22 26 22 74
Farm shop open Thues-Sat 14.00- 18.00

ÉLEVAGE DE FRANSURES
Monique’s own recipes have produced some wonderful dishes - magret in aspic, smoked or dried duck, various duck pâtés and confits, and other cooked dishes. Also sells uncooked and lightly cooked foie gras.
Monique Lamy
2, Grande Rue or 1 rue du Moulin
80160 Fransures (40km N/NE of Beauvais)
03 22 09 40 96
Farm shop open every day all year.

LES CANARDS DE LA GERMAINE
This farm is situated close to the river and has a lovely little shop which sells foie gras (raw, lightly cooked, and “au torchon” if booked in advance!), confits, fresh and smoked magrets, rillettes, pâtés, stuffed neck, ducked cooked with beans, and fresh farm eggs. Possibility of visiting the farm with its 20 different animals and an exhibition of old equipment. Also run a “ferme auberge' (set menus which have to be booked in advance) open for lunch on Fri-Sun and bank holidays; for dinner on Sat and bank holidays. Friday evening is 'omelette' evening - choice of 35 savoury or sweet omelettes) - booking not compulsory.
Dominique and Xavier Delorme
3, rue de l’Eglise
80400 Sancourt (20km N of Noyon)
03 23 81 01 57
www.sancourt.com
Farm shop open every day 9.00- 12.30 & 14.00-17.00.

LE PRINCE MULARD
Joël personally prepares all the cooked dishes: duck in orange, duck 'pot au feu', duck pâté with pistachios, fresh and smoked magrets... His wife is responsible for the wide range of different jams. Also do foie gras (cooked “au torchon” or “au bouillon”).
Joël Wissart
29, rue Jean Catela
80130 Tully (20km W of Abbeville),
03 22 26 45 32
Farm shop open everyday 9.00- 18.00

LA FERME DES CHARMETTES
family run farm just at the start of the Retz forest. The farm shop is actually in the former stables. Specialise in foie gras and other duck-based produce. But also sell a wide range of other items from local farmers such as cider, honey, fruit juices, soft fruits...
“Le Plessis” sur Autheuil en Valois
60890 Autheuil-en-Valois (25- 30km SW of Soissons and 30km of Compiègne)
03 44 87 43 74
As this is a shop on a working farm, it’s strongly advised to phone before turning up. Mon-Sat 10.00-12.00 & 14.00- 18.00, Sunday

Specialities of the Somme

FUMOIRS DE LA HAUTE SOMME
artisanal production, in the heart of the upper Somme valley. Smoked eel, trout and carp. Individuals can visit by appointment.
26 Rue de l'Eglise
80200 Saint-Christ-Briost (10km S of Péronne)
03 22 84 13 05
The shop is open daily (except Tues) 8.00-20.00; closed on Tuesdays

Specialities of the Oise

LA FERME DU RELAIS
friendly farm shop which sells their own produce (organic bread and milk but also seasonal vegetables) as well as a good range of produce from other Picardy farms, notably from the Oise department; also sell from Nov to Aug Maroilles and Maliécourt cheese (ewe’s and goat’s cheese from near Vervins in the Thiérache) and Colvert beer from the Somme department.
Famille Biberon
Blainville
60430 Noailles (15km S/SE of Beauvais)
03 44 07 41 80
Tues-Sat 9.00-12.30 & 15.00- 19.00; Sun & bank holidays 9.00-12.30

Specialities of the Aisne

SAVEURS ET TERROIR
this shop is an outlet for the produce of local farms. Maroilles cheese, farm produced cider, jams, magrets de canard, foie gras...
Maison de la Thiérarche
43, rue du Général de Gaulle
02260 La Capelle (15km N of Vervins)
03 23 97 17 16
Mon-Fri 9.00-12.30 & 14.00- 18.30 (Fri until 19.00); Sat 9.00-12.00 & 15.00-19.00

Honey

ACBB ET COMPLEXE APICOLE
the name means the Busy Bee Apiarist! Has won medals for its honey and its friendly welcome. Only sell their own honey and honey-based produce, with the accent on quality. Small museum on site. Free tastings prior to purchase. You can visit the museum for free from March to Oct. Visits also organised for groups of 20 or more persons with a guide. The museum always opens on the last Sun of August for a guided visit at 15.30, attracting many visitors (including trade).
La Fontaine du Bois
02000 Chavignon (15km SW of Laon)
03 23 21 61 62
Open daily (except Tues & Sun): 9.00-12.00 & 14.00-18.00 Closed in August

MUSEE VIVANT DE L'ABEILLE
is a small museum with its shop specialising in lime-tree honeys (a Picardy speciality). It sells only its own honey and honey-based products, including Hydromel (honey-based drink). Tours of the hives are available July-Aug-Sept: guided tour on Sun at 15.00.
19, route de Laon
02820 Corbeny (20km SE of Laon and Reims)
03 23 22 40 14
From April to Sept: Mon-Fri: 9.00-19.00; Sat-Sun & bank holidays: 10.30-19.00 From Oct to March: Mon-Fri: 09.00-18.00; Sat-Sun & bank holydays: 14.00-18.00 (Closed 25 Dec and 1st Jan).

MIELLERIE DE LA DIVETTE
farm specialising in honey. Their acacia honey won the 1997 silver medal at the Concours Général de Paris; other variants are lavender, lime-tree, chestnut honeys, honey-coated roasted almonds and hazelnuts, honey cake and “pains d’épices”. Also stock a wide range of products from regional and local producers: ciders, honey and royal jelly.
Dominique and Muriel Charpentier
144, rue du Moulin
60310 Thiescourt (10km W of Noyon),
03 44 43 73 01
Farm shop open every day. Between Sept and April there's almost always someone at home between 16.00-17.00. Otherwise, just leave a message and they will call you back ASAP.

Teas & coffees

TORRÉFACTION DE L’HÔTEL DE VILLE
boutique specialising in teas and coffee, including the shop’s own special “Café de la Montagne Couronnée” (a blend of 7 arabicas). English china also for sale! Sell Weiss chocolates, honey and jams.
4, rue Châtelaine
02000 Laon
03 23 23 24 27
Mon 14.00-19.00; Tues-Sat 9.00-12.30 & 14.00-19.00

General speciality food shops

LA CORBEILLE PAYSANNE
Producers’ Association shop in the heart of Amiens’ market, selling regional farm produce such as mustard, honey, “gâteau battu”, beer, “milk-jam” (caramelised milk+sugar spread) fresh and organic dairy produce, smoked fish of the Haute Somme (eel, trout, carp) and poultry.
Les Halles du Beffroi
80000 Amiens
03 22 91 70 46
Tues-Thurs 9.00-13.00 & 15.00- 19.00; Fri-Sat 9.00-19.00; Sun 9.00-12.30

TABLE ET SAVEURS
although principally a wine shop, there is a good delicatessen section with many regional specialities, and special gift hampers with delicacies.
5, rue de Beauvais
80000 Amiens
03 22 92 16 13
Mon 14.00-19.15; Tues-Sat 9.00-12.30 & 13.45-19.15; Sun 9.30-12.30

Champagne

Not many people realise that the appellation d'origine contrôlée vineyard of champagne actually stretches into Picardy - these are the vineyards of the beautiful Marne valley close to Château-Thierry. There are dozens of small producers here. Although most of the production is actually bought up by the major Champagne Houses, many of the growers now also reserve some of their production for sale under their own name. For anyone who knows their champagne, there can be great pleasure in discovering the style that suits their taste and/or a particular occasion. Explore the area on either side of the Marne from Charly-sur-Marne to Dormans, and make your own discoveries - with the added pleasure of paying ex-cellar prices, which are very reasonable indeed. Let us know about your discoveries, if you don't mind sharing your secrets with others! Here is what one "Picardy Pauser", who has been buying his champagne directly from growers here, has had to say about his discoveries…

DÉHU PÈRE ET FILS
seven generations of champagne growers and producers; wide range including pink champagne and vintage. There’s a champagne museum on the site, with all the exhibits coming from the Déhu vinehards.You can taste before buying.
3, rue Saint Georges
02650 Fossoy (5km E of Château-Thierry)
03 23 71 90 47
Shop + museum open Tues-Fri 9.00-11.30 & 14.00-18.00; weekends by appointment only.Closed during the wine harvest (mid- Sept. to mid-Oct).

BARON ALBERT
champagne growers and producers; wide range including pink champagne and vintage. The family has been at this site since 1677; many of the cellars have been dug out by hand by the family! You can taste before buying.
Grand Porteron
02310 Charly-sur-Marne (10km SW of Château-Thierry)
03 23 82 02 65
Mon-Fri 8.00-12.00 & 13.30- 18.00; Sat 9.00-12.00 & 14.00- 18.00. Closed during wine harvest (late Sept to mid-Oct), Sun and bank holidays. Best to phone in advance for an appointment.

SOURDET-DIOT
champagne grower and producer, with excellent tasting room. There are splendid views of the Marne valley.
Hameau de Chézy
02330 La Chapelle-Monthodon (25km SE of Château-Thierry)
03 23 82 46 18
Phone in advance to check that they’re open, especially if you wish to organise a visit. Open during wine harvest.

CHAMPAGNE PANNIER
champagne grower and producers. Their 2.5 kms of cellars date back to mediaeval times. Cellar visits are usually possible; 4-5 different videos in teh cellars (archaeology, history, different stages of making champagne).Phone for appointment. Max. 30 pers. Wheelchair access.
23, rue Roger Catillon
02400 Château-Thierry
03 23 69 51 33
Open Mon-Sat 9.00-12.30 & 14.00-18.30. Closed Sun and bank holidays.

WINE, CIDER & BEER
direct from the grower or producer

Cider

CIDRERIE MAEYAERT
this is a family run business which today employs about 40 staff. Also make Poiré (pear cider). The Maeyaert family have won several medals for their ciders. They also sell local aperitif specialities such as Reinette and Poirette.
13, rue de la gare
60112 Milly-sur-Thérain (10km NW of Beauvais)
03 44 81 33 33
Tues-Fri 8.30-12.00 & 13.30- 18.00, Sat 8.30-12.00 & 13.30- 18.00

LA CIDRERIE DE LA GARENNE
Marie-Thérèse and Philippe’s produce is always based on artisanal and traditional methods. Their cider is totally natural with no preservatives or artificial additives. Sweet, demi-sec and dry cider, pasteurised apple juice, cider vinegar.Visits and tasting are possible; also snacks with pancakes and cider.
Chez Marie-Thérèse & Philippe Simon
18, rue de la Croix
80260 Naours (17km N of Amiens)
03 22 93 71 89
Open everyday: 09.00-12.00 & 14.00-18.30

Beer

FERME-BRASSERIE ST-RIEUL
an old farmhouse, typical of the region, now houses this little artisanal brewery specialising in pure malt beers (1 ambrée/bitter, 2 blondes/lager, 1 blanche/white). You can visit, taste and buy here. The brewery was set up and is still run by two friends. Guided tour and tasting available for groups of 10 (+) persons, but must be booked in advance.For individuals and families, visits are available, without booking, on Sat between 14.00 & 18.30.
10, rue de Drucy
60800 Trumilly (15km E/NE of Senlis)
03 44 59 00 49
Mon-Fri 10.00-18.00; Sat 14.30-18.30

BRASSERIES DE CLERCK
the de Clercks are the oldest family of brewers in the whole of France, although the family was Flemish way back. They produce only artisanal beers using totally tradition methods. Colvert is their most famous beer, and it was the first beer they produced when they moved to Péronne in 1928. They have 4 kinds of beers: blonde (Colvert), dorée (Fanette), ambrée (Siska), blanche (de Péronne).
42, rue Georges Clémenceau
80200 Péronne
03 22 84 30 94
Mon-Fri: 8.00-12.00 & 13.30-17.00

Sparkling wine

SOCIÉTÉ VINICOLE DE CRAONNELLE de M.&Mme BREMARD
Craonnelle is a sparkling wine, produced in the traditional champagne method, from the slopes around the Chemin des Dames. Before World War 1, these slopes were actually part of the Appellation d’Origine contrôlée Champagne. Today, sadly, the AOC can no longer be used. Dry or Pink Craonnelle costs 50F per bottle, with discounts if you buy 3 or more cartons (of 6 bottles). There is a museum on site.
7, rue du Château
02160 Craonnelle (20km SE of Laon)
Tel 03 23 22 40 95 / Fax 03 23 22 43 51
Tuesday: 9.00-12.30 & 14.00-18.00

Wine shops

DRINK MARKET
wines, spirits and beers, as well as regional beers and aperitifs – latter based on pears or apples, such as “ Poires de Picardy” & “Reinettes de Picardy”.
24, Bd Gambetta
02100 St-Quentin
03 23 67 63 69
Mon 14.30-19.00; Tues-Sat 9.00-12.00 & 14.30-19.00

CAVAVIN
growers’ wines. Most wines sold cost between 4€ and 8€ per bottle, and have all been carefully selected by Mr. Desrues.
9, rue Louvet
60000 Beauvais
03 44 45 37 77
Tues-Fri 9.30-12.30 & 15.00- 19.30; Sat 9.00-19.00

TABLES ET SAVEURS
an excellent wine merchant selling a good range of fine wines. Also have a delicatessen section (see listing under foods).
5, rue de Beauvais
80000 Amiens
03 22 92 16 13
Mon 14.00-19.15; Tues-Sat 9.30-12.30 &13.45-19.15; Sun 9.30-12.30

Other specialities

BAR L’EUROPÉEN
Bar where you can also buy Cervoise (6€10 a bottle) and “Hypocras de Laon” to take away or drink on the premises. The Hypocras de Laon is a brew dating back to mediaeval times (12th c. in fact), based on white or red wine which is spiced and flavoured with rose water or raspberry. It sells at 7€ a bottle. The Hypocras saw a new lease of life in the 15th c. when the king’s physician highly recommended it. History doesn’t say what its peculiar health-giving properties were.
39, rue St Jean
02000 Laon
03 23 79 66 00
Mon-Thurs 7.00-20.00; Fri 7.00-1.00 (yes, open to 1am!); Closed Sat and Sun

FERME DE LA CHAPELLE JÉRÔME
Come and taste and buy fruit wines “Folie douce” - a local aperitif made from soft fruit grown in their own 1.5-hectare orchard. Up to 11 different versions of the Folie Douce, either mixed or single flavours. Also a wide selection of soft fruit jams.
Marie-Pierre Gruson & Ferdinand Lapersonne
1, fontaine des Pauvres
02170 Le Nouvion-en-Thiérache (20km N/NW of Vervins)
03 23 97 09 99
Open daily but do call first to let them know you are coming!

HYPERMARKETS

Note the word “ZAC” stands for Zone Artisanale & Commerciale!

Aisne département

02400 Château-Thierry

LECLERC
rue de la Plaine - zone industrielle
03 23 84 28 72
Mon 13.30-20.30; Tues-Sat 8.30-20.30; Sun 8.30-12.00

CARREFOUR
37, avenue d’Essomes
03 23 69 64 60
Mon-Thurs 8.30-21.00; Fri 8.30-22.00; closed on Sundays

02000 Laon

CARREFOUR
Rue Romanette Zone artisanale d’Ile de France
03 23 26 32 32
Mon-Sat 8.30-21.00

INTERMARCHÉ
167, avenue Pierre Mendès France
03 23 23 51 44
Mon-Sat 8.30-19.00 (Fri 8.30- 19.30); Sun 9.00-12.00

02100 Saint-Quentin

AUCHAN
route d’Amiens
03 23 67 84 00
Mon-Sat 8.30-22.00 (Sat 8.00- 22.00)

CORA
route de Bohain
03 23 65 54 00
Mon-Sat 8.30-21.00

02200 Soissons

CORA
avenue du Président Kennedy
03 23 73 88 88
Mon-Fri 9.00-21.00; Sat 8.30- 21.00

02300 Viry Noureuil

AUCHAN
Centre commercial D338
03 23 57 82 60
Mon-Sat 8.30-21.00 (Fri 8.30- 22.00)

Oise département

60000 Beauvais

LECLERC
1, avenue Descartes - ZAC de Ther
03 44 02 85 00
Mon - Sat: 9.00-21.00

INTERMARCHÉ
9, avenue Montaigne
03 44 05 17 17
Mon-Thurs & Sat 9.00-20.00; Fri 9.00-21.00
and
avenue du 8 mai 1945
03 44 05 50 35
Mon-Thurs & Sat 9.00-19.45; Fri 9.00-20.45

60110 Méru

AUCHAN
rue Marcel Coquet
03 44 52 30 60
Mon-Sat 9.00-21.00 (Fri 9.00- 22.00)

60180 Nogent-sur-Oise

AUCHAN
110, ave de l’Europe
03 44 66 84 00
Mon-Sat 8.30-22.00

60400 Noyon

AUCHAN
route de Compiègne - ZAC de Renaud
03 44 09 86 86
Mon-Thurs & Sat 8.30-21.00; Fri 8.30-22.00

60300 Senlis

INTERMARCHÉ
avenue du Poteau - Centre commercial Villevert
03 44 53 60 37
Mon-Thurs & Sat 8.30-19.30; Fri 9.00-20.00

60280 Venette (outskirts of Compiègne)

CARREFOUR
6, avenue de l’Europe - ZAC de Venette
03 44 90 35 00
Mon-Thurs 8.30-21.30; Fri 8.30-22.00; Sat 8.30-21.00

Somme département

80100 Abbeville

GÉANT
avenue Président Vincent Auriol
03 22 25 44 44
Mon-Sat 9.00-21.00

80000 Amiens

CONTINENT (north of Amiens)
ZAC Vallée Saint-Ladre
03 22 66 25 80
Mon-Thurs & Sat 8.30-21.00; Fri 8.30-22.00

80480 Dury (outskirts of Amiens- south)

AUCHAN
route d’Amiens
03 22 33 53 00
Mon-Sat 8.30-22.00

80200 Péronne

INTERMARCHÉ
rue Jean Toeuf
03 22 73 30 00
Mon-Thurs 8.30-19.30; Fri-Sat 8.30-20.00

FOR THE HOME
& GARDEN,

FOR THE HOME
& GARDEN,

Factory shops

For the home

LE CREUSET
enamelled cast-iron kitchen items. Factory outlet offering 35-40% discount on normal shop prices.
880, rue Olivier Deguise
02230 Fresnoy-Le-Grand (10km N/NE of Saint-Quentin)
03 23 06 22 45
Tues-Sat 10.00-12.30 & 14.00- 18.30

LA FILANDIÈRE TISSAGE / LES TISSAGES DE FRESNOY
traditional textiles workshop, furnishing fabrics, wall coverings (fabric).
54, rue Roger Salengro
02230 Fresnoy-Le-Grand (10km N/NE of Saint-Quentin)
03 23 09 15 16 / 08 13
Mon-Fri 14.00-17.00

LA MAISON DE LA PORCELAINE:
Glassware and porcelain, including reproductions of the famous 18thC. Porcelaine de Chantilly and other renowned styles of the period. The factory shop feels more like Ali Baba's Cave than a conventional shop!
1, rue de Creil 60500 Chantilly
03 44 57 54 19
Tues-Sat 9.45-12.15 & 14.30-19.00

LA TISANIÈRE
24, rue des trois Barbeaux
60200 Compiègne
03 44 23 37 52
Tues-Sat 9.30-12.30 & 14.00- 19.00

ORFÈVRERIE D’ERCUIS
silverware and cutlery. Ercuis is one of the best known names in France.
142, rue des Tilleuls
60530 Ercuis (10km NW of Chantilly)
03 44 26 54 92
Mon-Thurs 7.15-11.00 & 13.00- 16.00; closed Fri-Sun

DESCAMPS
smart household linens and towelling.
Rue Schwob et Lévy
80760 Moislains (10km south of Péronne)
03 22 84 39 57
Mon-Fri 14.15-18.00; Sat 10.00-12.00 & 14.00-18.00

Glass

VERRE D’ART DE LA BRESLE
a wide choice of hand-blown and hand-made glass objects, including vases, ceiling and table lamps, goblets, etc. Factory visits can be arranged on mornings by prior appointment (5 persons max).
23, route d’Eu
76340 Blangy-sur-Bresle (20km SW of Abbeville)
02 35 93 57 01
Mon-Sat 9.00-19.00. Sundays by appointment only. Closed 3 weeks in August

GALERIE DU VITRAIL
design and restoration of stained-glass windows, including manufacture to customer’s specifications. Only private collection in France of stained glass windows. There is a small boutique on site.
40, rue Victor Hugo
80000 Amiens
03 22 91 81 18
Visits of the gallery daily (except Sun) at 15.00. workshop opens Mon-Sat during normal working hours (8.00-12.00 & 14.00-18.00)

Wicker furniture

VANNERIE DU BOISLE
wickerwork is a traditional craft of the Somme region where reeds grow plentifully in the marshes; 50 years or so ago as many people were employed in this trade as there were farmers. Produce and display a wide range of items from baskets of all shapes, sizes and purposes, to wicker and rattan furniture for home or garden.
53, route Nationale
80150 Le Boisle (20km N/NE of Abbeville)
03 22 29 65 66
Opening times vary, but the shop and workshop are always open from14.00-19.00 every day.

Also...

Craft shops for ceramics, china, pottery

ATELIER DE CÉRAMIQUES GABRIEL MARTINET
these are true works of art and include a mixture of figurative and abstract pieces created by Mr Martinet.
60, rue Châtelaine
02000 Laon
03 23 20 27 97
Open daily, but it’s wise to phone before going.

MUSÉE DE LA POTERIE DE LA CHAPELLE-AU-POT
hand-made pottery from different potters in the Pays de Bray, an area famous since Roman times for its pottery on the borders of Picardy and Normandie.
Local de la Mairie
17, av. Tristan-Klingsor
60650 La Chapelle-au-Pot (10km W of Beauvais)
03 44 04 50 70
Tues-Fri 14.00-18.00; Sat-Sun 14.30-18.30; closed on Monday.

FAÏENCES DE PONCHON
exhibition and salesroom in the craft workshop itself. Sylvie has single-handedly brought back to life the famous Ponchon tiles which were so popular in the late 19th-century. Ponchon tiles are characterised by blues and ochres. Other ceramics also produced using traditional Oise methods - pitchers, vases, bowls, chess pieces...
Mme Sylvie Théméreau
645, Hameau de Pierrepont
60430 Ponchon (10km SE of Beauvais)
03 44 03 40 55
Daily 10.00-19.00 (must phone before visiting)

LES PORCELAINES DE CHANTILLY
Chantilly was famous for its porcelain up to the 18th-century. Some of these designs have been exquisitely re-created and can be bought from the museum shop at the Château de Chantilly.
Boutique du Château-Musée Condé
60500 Chantilly
03 44 62 62 62
Open daily (except Tues) 10.00-18.00. July & August: open only on Tuesday 10.00-18.00

ATELIERS DE SAVIGNIES
the works of two potters from the Pays de Bray - Jean-Louis Nigon and Monique Lebroussa. Their pottery is glazed and hand-decorated in accordance to 16th-century techniques. Savignies itself is a beautiful little village.
1, rue Butée
60650 Savignies (10km NW of Beauvais)
03 44 82 28 64
Daily 14.00-19.00 Closed 3 weeks in July.

BIEUVILLE CATY POTERIES
Caty’s own hand-made decorative pottery and stoneware sculptures. She will design and produce dinnerware on commission. You can also arrange to see her at work.
17, rue du Charron
80200 Villers-Carbonnel (5km SW of Péronne)
03 22 84 11 28
Every day 10.00-12.00 & 14.00- 18.00.

Wooden objects and puppets

RÉCRÉ À BOIS
wooden toys and games, both educational and just for fun. Most of the items have been made by Mme Gauthier herself whose workshop is just next door to the shop. If you’re lucky, you might even manage to see the workshop.
9, rue Saint Crépin
02400 Château-Thierry
03 23 69 39 21
Tues-Wed & Fri-Sat 10.00- 12.00 & 15.00-18.00. Closed Mon & Thurs.

HENRI FOURDRIN
Monsieur Fourdrin is a sculptor of wooden decoys in one of the few remaining areas of France where this old tradition is still kept alive. Beautiful, totally lifelike hand-carved and hand-painted ducks and birds. Mr Fourdrin works from home:
13 Cavée de Tully
80130 Bourseville
03 22 30 27 74

JEAN-PIERRE FACQUIER MARIONNETTES
hand-made puppets as used by the Chés Cabotans puppet theatre in Amiens. Chés Cabotans’ most famous puppets are Lafleur and his girlfriend Sandrine. The characters and their antics are highly reminiscent of our Punch & Judy.
67, rue du Don
80000 Amiens
03 22 22 30 90
Tues-Fri 14.00-18.30; Sat 11.00-12.00 & 14.00-18.00

GRAND-MÈRE VEUX-TU
wooden and traditional toys, miniature cars.
3, rue Robert de Luzarches
80000 Amiens
03 22 92 88 50
Mon 14.00-19.00; Tues-Sat 9.00-19.00 (closed only 10-15 minutes during lunch time).

AU BOIS DEBOUT
wooden toys.
33, rue de Beauvais
80000 Amiens
Tel/fax: 03 22 72 00 50
Tues 11.00-19.00; Wed-Fri 13.30-19.00; Sat 9.30-19.00. Tues & Sat closed over lunch.

Garden shops

AGRIFRED
garden products, fertilisers and treatment products, animal and pet food
21, chemin de Neuville
02100 St-Quentin
03 23 68 19 00
Mon: 14.00-18.00; Tues-Fri: 9.00-12.00 & 14.00-18.00; Sat: 9.00-12.00

ATHIES JARDIN
Out-of-town shop selling seeds, indoor plants, shrubs, lawnmowers, garden furniture (summer mainly), items for pets.
RN2 route de Liesse
02840 Athies-sous-Laon (2km E of Laon)
03 23 24 00 34
Mon: 14.00-19.00; Tues-Sat: 9.00-12.00 & 14.00-19.00

JARDINERIE TRUFFAUD
seeds, garden tools, indoor plants, outdoor plants, fruit trees, items for pets, garden furniture, gardening accessories, pots pourris, gift items.
Centre commercial Cora
02100 St-Quentin
03 23 65 13 13
Mon-Sat 9.00-12.00 & 14.30- 19.00; Sun 10.00-12.00 & 14.30-18.00

JARDINERIE DELBARD
indoor and outdoor plants, garden furniture, treatment products...
14, av. Montaigne
60000 Beauvais
03 44 10 36 40
Mon-Fri: 9.30-12.30 & 14.00-19.00; Sat: 9.30-19.00; Sun: 10.00-12.30 & 14.00-18.00

VILMORIN
seeds, garden accessories (fertilisers, pots, watering cans...), bird food, etc.
19, rue Madeleine
60000 Beauvais
03 44 45 24 00
Tues-Sat 9.00-12.00 & 14.00- 18.45; closed Sun & Mon and August.

LA PÉPINIAIRE DU CLOS D’ELOGETTE
out-of-town nursery selling indoor and outdoor plants. You can also pick your own fruit and veg.
60190 Estrées-Saint-Denis (15km W of Compiègne)
03 44 41 30 24
Mon-Sat 9.00-12.00 & 14.00- 19.00; Sun & bank holidays 10.00-12.00 & 14.00-19.00

Gift-style products for the home (from town centre shops)

TERRE ET FIL ATEL IER
craft items from France (especially the south) and abroad (Egypt, Greece, Africa) including pottery and jewellery.
1, rue des Halles
02100 St-Quentin
03 23 67 36 60
Mon 14.00-19.00; Tues-Sat 9.00-12.00 and 14.00-19.00 Summer: closed on Monday

MISE EN SCÈNE
small items for the home (frames, lamps, candlesticks...). Lots of ideas for gifts.
21, rue de Beauvais
80000 Amiens
03 22 72 10 00
Mon 14.00-19.00; Tues-Sat 10.00-12.30 & 14.00-19.00 Summer: closed on Monday

Art de la table

France has raised eating to an art form. Not surprisingly perhaps, the French have also turned the look of the dinner table into something of an art. They call it the “art de la table”. There are many unspoken rules of how a well-dressed table should look so that it sets the mood for the meal you’re about to eat. The following town-centre shops all have a good range of tableware (crockery, cutlery, glassware, decorative items...) and designs.

PASDELOUP
gifts for the home with particular focus on the “dining table” - Lalique, Christophle, Baccarat - wedding list items...
5, place Gaspard de Coligny
02100 St-Quentin
03 23 62 53 60
Mon 14.00-19.00; Tues-Fri 9.15-12.00 & 14.00-19.00; Sat 9.00-12.00 & 14.00-19.00

PYRAMIDES
crockery and other decorative and gift items, in traditional and contemporary styles, including designer items in steel and stainless steel.
9, rue Delambre
80000 Amiens
03 22 92 18 05
Mon 14.00-19.00; Tues-Sat 9.15-12.00 & 14.00-19.00 Summer: closed on Monday

PELLETIER BOUTIQUE
up-market decorative items for the home, gifts... (top brands mainly)
6, rue du Maréchal Foch
80100 Abbeville
03 22 24 05 58
Tues-Sat 9.10-12.00 & 14.30- 19.00

TABLE ET CADEAUX
crockery and other gift ideas.
6, parvis St Vulfran
80100 Abbeville
03 22 24 23 67
Mon -Sat: 9.00-12.00 & 14.00-19.00 August: closed on Monday

PLAISIR DE LA TABLE
designer Guy Degraine boutique for crockery and gifts in porcelain, silverware, and pewter. There isn’t a French household that hasn’t heard of Guy Degraine and his tableware doodles at school.
51, rue St Vulfran
80100 Abbeville
03 22 24 14 49
Mon: 14.00-19.00; Tues-Sat: 9.15-12.00 & 14.00-19.00

Gift shops (in the centre of town)

LA CARTERIE K’DO
cards and humorous objects, T-shirts, knickers, various gadgets; Warner Bros et Tex Avery themed items
35, rue d’Isle
02100 St-Quentin
03 23 64 40 30
Mon 14.00-19.00; Tues-Sat 9.30-12.00 & 14.00-19.00

BRUNETEAUX – PLEIN CIEL
beautiful French pens and stylish stationery.
38, rue Saint Jean
02000 Laon
03 23 23 21 63
Tues-Sat 9.00-12.00 & 14.00- 19.00

LA SOURCE
animal sculptures (unique collection in France) focusing on horses - all sizes and materials (bronze, wood, metal...).
36, av. Maréchal Joffre
60500 Chantilly
03 44 57 36 54
Tues-Sat 15.00-19.00

TERRE ET FIL
items made from copper, wood, crystal; “art de la table” and other craft items for the home (candles, lamps, frames, crockery…)
1 ter rue des halles
02100 St-Quentin
03 23 67 36 60
Tues-Fri: 9.00-12.00 & 14.00-19.00; Mon: 14.00-19.00

LE PINCEAU MAGIQUE
this little shop defines itself as an “image gallery” – it sells frames, posters, post cards, and reproductions of old masters done by the owners themselves; they also develop photos.
108, rue du Connétable
60500 Chantilly
03 44 57 37 63
Tues-Fri 9.30-12.30 &14.30- 19.00; Sat 9.30-19.00; Closed on Mon and Sun.

COLLECTIONS C.B.G
collectibles such as lead soldiers, stamps, Egyptian objects...
46, rue du Connétable
60500 Chantilly
03 44 58 85 48
Tues-Sat 9.30-12.00 & 14.30- 19.00; closed most of August.

FOR YOU AND NOBODY
ELSE BUT YOU
Buy direct

Factory Shops

L’USINE LE BOURGET
hosiery and lingerie
62, rue Jean-Pierre Saltiel
02230 Fresnoy-Le-Grand (10km NNE of Saint-Quentin)
03 23 09 33 00
Daily (except Mon a.m) 9.00-12.00 & 14.00-18.00 (to 17.30 on Sat)

TEXTILE BOCHARD
dress fabrics
2, rue du Général Legrand Girarde
02100 St-Quentin
03 23 08 17 84
Fridays only 10.00-12.00 & 14.00-18.00; strictly by appointment at all other times.

ÉTABLISSEMENTS WEILL
famous ladies’ designer fashions mainly for the 35+
138, avenue Mandel France
02000 Laon
03 23 23 17 75
Mon 14.00-18.30; Tues-Sat 9.30-12.00 & 14.00-18.30 (to 19.00 on Sat); closed Sunday.

Grow your own sweater! this farm raises its own Angora rabbits for their wool.

AU FIL DE L’ANGORA
more than 40 different colours of wool, knits (pullovers, cardigans, scarves, berets, gloves, socks...)
Odile Boone
1, rue Guynemer
80250 Jumel (10km S of Amiens)
03 22 41 51 22
Open every afternoon (except Sunday and Thursday) 14.00- 19.00. Phone for an appointment.Guided tour possible for a group or family but you have to call for an appointment first. Interactive workshop for all ages; see the process of converting sheared wool into knitting wool

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Smart Ladies’ fashion boutiques

CACHAREL
designer boutique
9, espace les Oriels
02100 St-Quentin
03 23 64 21 50
Tues-Sat 10.00-12.15 & 14.30- 19.15 Closed August.

CAROLL
chic designer boutique; 30s +
18, rue des Toiles
02100 St-Quentin
03 23 62 54 56
Mon: 14.00-19.00; Tues-Sat: 9.30-19.00

NADÈGE
chic classics for mature ladies – dresses, skirts, shirts and blouses; from designer Marc Coutureland and others.
16, chaussée du Bois
80100 Abbeville
03 22 19 40 73
Mon: 14.00-19.00; Tues-Sat: 9.00-12.00 & 14.00-19.00

BOUTIQUE CALYPSO
ladies’ classic wear, including designers Gérard Pasquier and XY from Weill.
14, rue St Vulfran
80100 Abbeville
03 22 24 27 64
Mon 14.30-19.00; Tues-Sat 9.30-12.00 & 14.30-19.00

LA BOUTIQUE DU LIN
stylish lingerie and nightwear, household linens.
25, rue St Vulfran
80100 Abbeville
03 22 24 08 41
Mon 14.00-19.00; Tues-Sat 9.30-12.00 & 14.00-19.00

IRISSIMA
ladies’ ready-to-wear (Laurel, Escada Sport, Escada Elements, Ilia) – hats and jewellery.
13, av. Maréchal Joffre
60500 Chantilly
03 44 58 57 87
Tues-Sat 9.15-12.30 & 14.00- 19.00

PASSERELLE
ladies’ chic ready-to-wear (Gérard Darel, À Priori, Pôles).
15, av. Maréchal Joffre
60500 Chantilly
03 44 57 18 71
Tues-Sat 9.30-12.30 & 14.30- 19.15.

POPSIE
designer ready-to-wear for ladies (Max Mara, Kenzo, T.Mugler, E.Khanh, Infinitif)
15, av. Maréchal Joffre
60500 Chantilly
03 44 57 54 51
Tues-Sat 9.30-12.30 & 14.30- 19.15 Summer: 10.00-12.00 & 15.00-19.00

For him and her (buy him a gift while you shop for yourself)

BLANC BLEU
men’s and ladies’ fashions – chic sportswear
19, av. Maréchal Joffre
60500 Chantilly
03 44 57 35 76
Mon 15.00-19.00; Tues-Sat 10.00-12.30 & 14.30-19.30 August: closed 19.00

Men’s fashion boutiques

DEVRED
good value for money, classic styles. 25+
32, rue de la Sellerie
02100 St-Quentin
03 23 62 24 98
Mon 14.00-19.00; Tues-Sat 9.30-12.30 and 13.30-19.00

LA BELLE JARDINIÈRE
shirts, suits and other men’s garments and accessories (Hugo Boss, Façonnable, Canali, Eden Park, S.Blanco).
2, rue de Paris
60500 Chantilly
03 44 57 01 80
Tues-Sat 9.30-12.15 & 14.30- 19.15

and
11, Place Max Lejeune
80100 Abbeville
03 22 24 08 43
Mon 14.00-19.00; Tues-Sat 9.00-12.00 & 14.00-19.00

TEMPO
men’s ready-to-wear (Play Boy, Morgan, C. Jezequel, Luc St Alban)
15, av. Maréchal Joffre
60500 Chantilly
03 44 57 91 34
Tues-Sat 9.30-12.30 & 14.30- 19.30 Closed in August

Children’s fashions

POM
kids’ (8-18) clothing, sportswear (Quick Silver, Chipie...)
81, rue d’Isle
02100 St-Quentin
03 23 62 25 15
Mon 14.30-19.00; Tues-Sat 10.00-12.00 & 14.30-19.00

FRIMOUSSE
from birth to 14; middle of the range elegance for mothers-to-be
16, rue du Pont aux Brouettes
80100 Abbeville
03 22 31 14 71
Mon 14.00-19.00; Tues-Sat 10.00-12.00 & 14.00-19.00

DU PAREIL AU MÊME
children’s wear from 0-14; bright colours; from classic to sportswear, accessories (braces, hats, bags, babies’ shoes...). Shoe sizes up to 38!
6, rue Delambre
80000 Amiens
03 22 72 37 50
Mon-Sat 10.00-19.00

Perfumeries and beauty products

PARFUMERIE MARIONNAUX
biggest perfumery in the whole of Picardy, with branches too in Abbeville and Saint-Quentin.
2, rue Ernest Cauvin
80000 Amiens
03 22 91 25 89
Mon 10.00-19.00; Tues-Sat 9.00-19.00

NOCIBÉ
national chain; perfume, make-up, branded cosmetics, other beauty products...
14, rue d’Isle
02100 Saint-Quentin
03 23 67 26 88
Mon 10.00-19.00; Tues-Sat 9.00-19.00
and
Place Gambetta
80000 Amiens
03 22 80 86 44
Mon 10.00-19.00; Tues-Sat 9.00-19.00

YVES ROCHER
natural, biodegradable cosmetics, toiletries and perfumes, all based on plants.
20 rue des 3 cailloux
80000 Amiens
03 22 71 01 32
Mon-Sat 9.00-19.00

Manufactury for handmade soap

SAVONNERIE DE L'ART D'OISE
Evelyne’s own manufactury of vegetable-based soaps and bath salts.
Evelyne Schmid-Lelimouzin
305, Hameau d’Heronval (2 km of Mondescourt)
60400 Mondescourt (8km E of Noyon)
03 44 43 01 57
Tues-Wed only 10.00-19.00. Visits are bookable in advance .

STREET MARKETS
IN THE PRINCIPAL TOWNS
(Note: Markets usually stop around lunch time, except in some large towns)

CHRISTMAS MARKETS, TRADITIONAL AND CRAFT FAIRS, FLEA MARKETS IN THE PRINCIPAL TOWNS

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Dates of French Bank Holidays (jours fériés)

Fixed dates/same as UK:
1st January
8th May
1st November
Easter Monday
14th July
11th November
1st May
15th August
25th December
Variable dates:
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