Louise Douillet 8:06 a.m., October 27, 2022
The economic crisis has forced the French to closely monitor their spending.
In the face of inflation, some have given up eating out, forced to find other low-cost alternatives.
And in this critical juncture, many have adopted... the sandwich.
With the inflationary context, many of you obviously prefer quick lunches: +15.5% in sales of sandwiches since the start of the year, according to the results of a study conducted by the company Iri.
In a hurry, Pauline leaves the Franprix, a triangle sandwich in her hands.
She joins her colleagues from the real estate agency.
For several months, she has been doubling her vigilance regarding her living expenses.
The reason ?
Galloping inflation.
"I had it for less than 3 euros," she says at the microphone of Europe 1.
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"This year, I got used to it. Unfortunately, with all these prices going up, I'm buying a sandwich rather than eating out. Having a meal delivered or eating at the brasserie would have cost me 15 euros or 20 euros a dish, I think. On the other hand, when I'm teleworking, I prepare to eat directly so I don't buy industrial and prepared meals."
An express meal on the way to the metro
For Pauline, the sandwich is a saving machine.
But for others, it mainly helps to save time.
François passed by in a breeze in a bakery in the 15th arrondissement of the capital.
"I don't have time for lunch and I must be at the other end of Paris in an hour."
For this man, impossible to prepare a meal at home.
"Family life allows it more. I'm the father of a little baby, so I don't have the time anymore."
François barely has time to bite into the bread and rush into the nearest metro station.