Tabac "Le Nil Bleu" - Boulogne-sur-mer, France
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member pmaupin
N 50° 43.101 E 001° 36.122
31U E 401314 N 5619437
[EN] A tobacco shop located on a square on the other side of the river "Liane". [FR] Un bureau de tabac situé sur une place de l'autre côté du fleuve "Liane".
Waymark Code: WM1A7XF
Location: Hauts-de-France, France
Date Posted: 07/05/2024
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member bluesnote
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Tobacco shops are marked with a red diamond. It is not a diamond but a carrot. It is actually an allusion to the sale of tobacco as it was done in the 16th century.

At the time, tobacco was not arranged in packets but in rolls tied at the ends that looked like carrots. Moreover, the expression "tobacco carrot" was born in 1723.

Although the use of tobacco has changed, tobacconists have been required to affix this red badge on their storefront since 1906. Just like the inscription "TOBACCO".

The Store also sells all kinds of gambling games. You will find all tobacco-related products: cigars, cigarettes, tobacco, pipes, lighters, rolling papers, and some gifts... It also does the press.

Open Monday to Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. - Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. - Sunday closed

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Les bureaux de tabac sont signalés par un losange rouge. Ce n’est pas un losange mais une carotte. Il s’agit en réalité d’une allusion à la vente de tabac telle qu’elle se faisait au XVIe siècle.

À l’époque, le tabac n’était pas disposé dans des paquets mais dans des rouleaux ficelés aux extrémités qui s’apparentaient à des carottes. D’ailleurs, l’expression "carotte de tabac" est née en 1723.

Bien que l’usage du tabac ait changé, les buralistes ont l’obligation d’apposer cet insigne rouge sur leur devanture depuis 1906. Tout comme l’inscription "TABAC".

Le Magasin vend aussi toute sorte de jeu d'argent. Vous y trouverez tous les produits liés au tabac: cigares, cigarettes, tabac, pipe, briquets, papiers à rouler, et quelques cadeaux... Il fait également la presse.

Ouvert du lundi au vendredi de 06h30 à 19h00 - Samedi de 07h30 à 13h00 - Dimanche jour de fermeture

Address:
2 Place Damrémont
Boulogne-sur-mer, Pas-de-Calais France
62200

What does it sell?:
All tobacco-related products: cigars, cigarettes, tobacco, pipes, papers, ... / Tous les produits liés au tabac: cigare, cigarette, tabac, pipe, papiers, ...

Coffee shop / Bar: no

Other products: yes

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