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Winter is coming to Lorraine! If you’re experiencing your first winter in Nancy or Metz, make sure you have some warm clothes to stay comfortable during the colder months.
Good news: you don’t need to spend a fortune on winter coats, sweaters, scarves or warm shoes. Thrift shops, charity shops and second-hand stores offer plenty of affordable clothing options.
Where Can You Find Affordable Clothes?
In Nancy and the surrounding area:
- La Boutique de la Croix-Rouge, 1 rue de la Commanderie, Nancy. A charity shop offering affordable second-hand clothing.
- Ding Fring, 6 rue de la Mortagne, Laxou. A large charity thrift shop selling clothes, shoes and accessories at low prices.
- La Boutique pour tous du Secours Catholique, 47 rue de la Commanderie, Nancy.
In Metz and the surrounding area:
- La Boutique Emmaüs, 29 rue de la Chèvre, Metz. A great place to discover second-hand shopping.
- Les Vestiboutiques de la Croix-Rouge, 15 place Jean Perrin and 20 avenue de Thionville, Woippy. Charity shops offering second-hand clothing and accessories at affordable prices.
- ADN’Frip, Saint-Jacques Shopping Centre, level -2, Metz. A charity thrift shop offering affordable second-hand clothes and shoes, right in the city centre.
Why Not Get Clothes for Free?
You can also check out platforms like Geev, where people give away clothes and other items for free in your local area.
Buying second-hand is not only good for your budget, it’s also good for the planet!
Our tip: To stay warm during the Lorraine winter, make sure you have a warm, waterproof coat, shoes suitable for cold and rainy weather, as well as a scarf, hat and gloves.