MONOPRIX (THE FRENCH TARGET) - The Kitchy Kitchen (2024)

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What is France's version of Target? ›

Monoprix. Monoprix is basically the French equivalent of Target.

The company's stores combine food retailing with fashion, beauty and home products.

They are like small Kmarts or Walmarts, but Monoprix also has good grocery and wine departments, including fresh foods.

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Franprix is another super market, but this one is more exclusively about food and kitchen related articles. The price is usually a little bit cheaper than Monoprix, but not so significantly. Franprix too can be found all around the city.

Founded in 1932, Monoprix is a renowned French brand offering the best of food retailing along with household items, perfumes, gift items, organic range, keto range, restaurants, and much more.

Monoprix is probably closest to Target, especially a large store. La Vaissellerie is a store selling loads of inexpensive kitchen stuff and interesting souvenirs.

There is no CVS/Walgreens/Boots (UK). If you're in Paris proper, go to a big Monoprix store, such as the one in the rue du Temple or the rue du faubourg du Temple. They have the biggest selection of standard brand cosmetics but the prices are higher than you'll be used to.

Just like Walmart, Carrefour has everything you need – from food to televisions to books and washing machines. You can pretty much find it all. The clothing section is definitely smaller than Walmart, but you can purchase the basics all in one stop.

Cora is a the french equilivent of kmart or wal-mart, with a much better food/produce section. They are all over France and Belguim.