Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy. Visitors also come to the Fair!
An event like the Expo Fair has its backbone: its exhibitors. Added to this are the offerings of catering, entertainment, and other highlights to create a large-scale event.
However, one ingredient remains essential and unavoidable. Namely, attendance. From the very first day, the parking lot was stormed and saturated. Since then, the flow of visitors has been continuous. But who are these people stopping by during these nine non-stop days?
The response begins in Hall B, at the Vitrines de Nancy stand. Present this Friday, Rêves de Mômes captured the attention of two Lunévilloises with contagious good humor. Adeline, a childcare assistant at the children's hospital, and her mother Marie-Christine, a nursing assistant at a nursing home, are regulars. "We come here every year. We come to buy sausage from the Southwest and something original to drink!"
On Aurélie's display stands, a family of night lights caught their attention. "It's an opportunity to discover original products that we don't know. We don't come to Nancy anymore, between the traffic and parking, it's too complicated. Here, we have everything, after all! And the exhibitors are nice! Even if there are a few who can be annoying... Despite everything, we've been coming for ten years!"
Like many other visitors, the mother and daughter loved the Sixties exhibition. Like Lucie, a 27-year-old housekeeper, and Thibault, a 28-year-old mason. Coming from Tomblaine, they quickly connected with Les Gentils Caribous. It must be said that Stéphan, in addition to his Quebec products, has a trump card in his phone… A video of the film “Terrible Jungle,” starring Catherine Deneuve , Vincent Dedienne , and Jonathan Cohen . He plays the role of the Quebec Otopi!
The young couple didn't stop off in Hall C by chance. "We came to the fair to wander around. We're going to Canada in December. We're going to Montreal, Toronto, and Quebec City... And we'll finish in New York, which we love!" For the appetizer, ice cider, a maple syrup whisky, and the famous Tombeur des Bois will do the trick.
No trip planned for friends Magalie, from Nancy, and Aurore, from Heillecourt. The former is accompanied by her daughter Léane, the latter by her daughter Maelice and her colleague and friend, Lana. As they leave the exhibition, they all look for a place to sit and drink. "Like many others, we come every year to stroll around and have a nice time. The exhibition is really great; it reminds us of so many things, moments from my life at my grandmother's house," explains the Heillecourt resident.
This is supported by the Nancy resident, who did some shopping. "We don't come with a specific idea and we don't like to be grabbed. But if we fall in love, we let ourselves be tempted!" This year, it will be the coloring book that transforms into Blinkbook cartoons, on the theme "Once Upon a Time in Life."
Love at first sight will have to wait for this group of Mussipontains sitting around a Formica table. They're thirsty. It must be said that the ambient heat is quite strong. "We really enjoyed the exhibition; it speaks to us. We see our grandmothers' furniture and objects. I can't wait for one to be on display from the 1970s!" emphasizes David, a welder. He came with Laëtitia, a cashier; Mickaël, a cashier; and Mélodie, a sales assistant. The rest of their visit isn't set in stone. "Just like in those years, we came on the spur of the moment, we wandered around, not knowing if we'd eat there. And if we fell in love while turning a corner, we'd be tempted!"
Sandrine, who came from Lunévillois with her daughter Mélanie and Isabelle, a friend, was tempted. The demonstration of the Golden Curl curling iron was convincing. "The lady was able to do in a few minutes what the hairdresser couldn't do!" And this isn't the first time she's made a purchase at the Fair. "Two years ago, we bought a spa. We were able to visit the exhibitors and chose the one that seemed to be the right price... And it was a company from Lunéville! Everything went as planned, it's great!"
The Italian ice cream at Maison Becel is clearly a hit with Ingrid and Nicolas, who came from Messein. They're also making their annual visit. Without a specific idea in mind. "Sometimes we eat there, but here, it's the ice cream that's good! Otherwise, we bought some vanilla rum and we thought the exhibition was really cool... With the Formica and our parents' Tam Tam stool!"
The magic has worked once again.
To sign or not to sign? That is the question.
Every year, hidden camera reports broadcast on television sow seeds of doubt. Inevitably, a rogue exhibitor is caught in the spotlight. And they cast shame on the entire industry with their questionable practices, sometimes bordering on the extreme.
What about the Nancy Expo Fair? In short, the law applies. It's posted on all stands. Destination Nancy does not compromise on this obligation. Since the purchase has nothing to do with mail order, the buyer has no right to cancel. The transaction is firm and final.
At the same time, there wouldn't be any good deals. Taking the time to look at the event allows you to make a realization. In Hall A, it's quick and easy to verify this, as almost all exhibitors have stores in the region, or even the Greater Nancy metropolitan area. Once that's done, the "Fair" offers make sense and are very real. As are the payment options, by the way. In the other halls, the internet will do the job. Like the massage chairs. Fair prices are indeed a reality. Furthermore, not signing an order form can't be the rule. Visitors are, for one thing, grown-ups, and for another, signing isn't always safer in a store! So yes, every year, visitors regret a purchase; some, less attentive, may have been confused. Nothing is perfect. Like everywhere. As with any purchase, at a fair or not, common sense prevails. And only one rule should be followed: treat yourself!
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