Supermarket deliveries and collections

They certainly have click and collect, my sister and BinL in Orange have been using it throughout lockdown. No idea if folk not living in France can sign up for it though.

I can only speak for Germany, but delivery services there are very limited. To my knowledge, the only well-known supermarket chain that offers such a service nationwide is Rewe (and you don't have to sign up to use it), but there may be smaller supermarkets that do so as well. As Germany has suffered less than most countries from the virus there hasn't been such a demand.

If such services are under strain like they are big time in the UK, adding to the strain won’t endear you to locals. Surely if you’re able to tour abroad you can cope with supermarket shopping?

My initial thoughts entirely. However, the OP might have special circumstances of which we aren't aware that make it important for him.

Evening

I'm interested how having a supermarket delivery "won't endear you to the locals"? Either here or in Europe. Do you think they are stealing "their" slots. Surely if that were the case those supermarkets wouldn't take bookings from tourists?

During lockdown here we respected the fact that many vulnerable people relied on a delivery slot for their supplies so we walked to the local shop for our goods. Lockdown's over now!

For us, supermarket shopping in Spain is a far easier and enjoyable experience than here. Make it part of your day out and enjoy what different cultures have to offer in their shops. The sight and smells of some products are very enticing. Mercadona for example they have great fish and meat counters unlike we have here. Why miss that experience?

Have a good holiday whatever you choose

JK

 

Perhaps a bit off topic but home delivery services from supermarkets was very well established here in the UK prior to COVID. They are even more developed since COVID. Glad to see my favourite German supermarket chain is leading the way again

David

We have been in France since the 6th July.  There is no need to worry about supermarkets.  There are no queues to get in and no such thing as one in one out.  The only queues have been at small bakeries where the shop generally only holds one or 2 people at a time.  Since 20th July face coverings have been mandatory in enclosed spaces and people adhere to this 100%.  Do not worry about shopping in France - it is the pleasure it has always been.

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Even severe asthmatics can tour abroad but may still avoid shops in UK and have strong medical advice to avoid contact with people

As others have said the OP may have issues that would make supermarket shopping something to avoid.

For us any trip, being considered, would be out of the question if restrictions like that affected us, it has been very difficult for some people , shielding for example, to support themselves, but others may have a different opinion.

So far as the actual shopping experience, UK supermarkets have caught up but are still nowhere near the continental offering, in our experience and generally they are more spacious than in the UK so distancing may be easier.

As mentioned, if you like seafood you are generally spoilt for choice but much of the pleasure is the same thing that makes holidays abroad so appealing-the difference from being at home-staycations are great but I am looking at a very wet view at the moment and our first evening, out to watch live music outdoors-to avoid distancing issues-is now yet another cancelled event..

We have also noticed a far greater choice for baguettes in the supermarkets and they even sell some that are not a baguette on day one and a truncheon like offensive weapon on day two!