White Stuff clothing developed its distinctive mountain-meets-street
style in the Alps more than a decade ago and has become established
as a must have label for all snow adventurers. The technical ski
and free-ride kit features cutting edge design and a load of practical
details aimed at just making life easier.
With a full winter range of White Stuff everyday lifestyle wear
including quality fleeces, chunky knitwear, cord and denim pants
and skirts plus accessories, a trip to the White Stuff store is
essential for looking good both on and off the mountain. www.whitestuff.co.uk
Fat Face
1988...Meribel, French Alps... Two ski bums... Jules and Tim...
Money's running short... Design a few sweatshirts... Sell them from
a rucksack... Ski until spring... head for the beach... Fat face
is born A few years later and they’re still around. The kit
remains true to those early days-designed for lifestyle and made
to last. So if you ski, surf, sail, climb, fly, mountain bike, play
tennis or just love getting amongst it, then Fat Face gear is for
you.
Méribel Optic
The snow provides an extremely powerful reflector of the sun’s
rays, so it is wise to protect your eyes from the glare. Located
in the Galerie du Tremplin, Patrick Martin is Méribel’s
only professionally qualified optician. Méribel Optic offers
a dazzling selection of sunglasses and goggles as well as prescription
glasses and contact lenses, all specially designed to meet the exacting
standards demanded by skiers and snow boarders. They can also produce
prescription sunglasses in whichever style you prefer in only 24
hours. Choose from the latest styles of Oakley, Bollé, Ray
Ban and Vuarnet, as well as a host of other brands.
Une Souris Verte
This shop is dedicated to the needs of you and your children. As
well as a host of great value clothing, they offer every conceivable
accessory your kids will require to stay warm in the alps. To make
your life easier, they rent all manner of equipment such as push
chairs, beds and high chairs. You will find Souris Verte 100m from
the centre of town on the main road down to the Chaudanne. If you
have forgotten anything for your children, they can help.
Epicerie des Allues
For those of you staying in Les Allues, this is a really handy supermarket,
next to the Vieille Scerie, to buy all the provisions you need.
For breakfast they sell croissants, pain chocolats, and warm, freshly
made baguettes as well as a range of delicious hams, cold meats
and local cheeses. For a picnic lunch, you’ll find everything
you need without going into town, including a great selection of
wines and beers.
Casino Supermarket
By far the largest and best value supermarket is located right by
the entrance to the resort. Find almost anything here, from fresh
fruit ‘n’ veg to hardware and even firewood. It also caters
to the British palate, so you needn’t miss your baked beans
or Marmite. Also on offer the usual Gallic delicacies and an extensive
wine selection. Parking available nearby. Casino offers a free delivery
service for shopping bills over 100€.
Le Colombier
If you love embroidery and you are feeling creative, visit this
new craft shop in the Galerie next to the Olympe bubble in Brides
Les Bains. Danielle is an expert in all forms of the art, and the
shop also stocks a range of Savoyard pottery and other great gift
ideas....There are even workshops held in embroidery every afternnoon.
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