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Can anyone out there tell me - can I get Fresh Cream in France?  I know I can get Crème fraiche(?) but what about fresh cream as we know it?    ???
twinkletoes 

I'm pretty sure the answer is yes - but take that with a pinch of salt as I'm lactose intolerant  :D

yes you can,and ive bought in many times when on tour in europe,check the fat content,if you want double cream,it should be 35% or above. cartons come in various sizes,some of them really quite small,depends where you are

thanks elvis2003 that is great news - what am I looking for though - is it creme or creme fraiche or something else?  I'm half way there..........  :D
twinkletoes

If you want single cream it's creme simple, I think double cream is called creme fraiche, but to be honest when you are in the supermarket where the fridges are it should be kind of obvious / ok whether or not it is fresh or not (check the use by date etc)
I take it a holiday is imminent!

Hi 1066.  Oh yes holiday imminent  8) ;D   We go often to France but sometimes when you want some nice fresh cream (as we in England know it) on something and you stick creme fraiche on it - it's not the same - it has that sour twang.  We know we can get it as we got some at a market once - but didn't take any notice of how they named it.  Creme fraiche is what they call it but as I said, the French version has that sour twang to it.  Think I'll try a carton of plain creme - that might do the trick.  Thanks for the pointer.
twinkletoes

I probably spend over a month a year in France and have been scratching my head (figuratively speaking) trying to remember what to look for - but having a bit of a blank  ::)  Anyway hope you have a great holiday  8)