Maintenance of commerce in rural areas through the establishment of 450 Le Relais des Mousquetaires mini-stores throughout France
Le Relais des Mousquetaires is a mini-store which meets a requirement: to perform the role of the village grocery so that people who have chosen to live in even the most isolated villages can find supplies close at hand and at the best prices. The first Relais was set up in 1989 on the island of L’île-aux-Moines to support the weekly boat service.
With a small sales area, these mini-stores offer basic essential foodstuffs. Some mini-stores offer additional products and services such as bread, toys, magazines and papers, gas bottles, photographic services, etc.