# French Blue, Strowan French Blue is a gift shop at 9A Normans Road, Strowan, Christchurch, inside the Elmwood commercial centre. [Call 03 355 7545]() · [Directions]() · [Google Maps]() **Listed.** On OpenStreetMap and in the council’s 2024 directory. ## About, in one paragraph French Blue is a gift shop at 9A Normans Road, Strowan, Christchurch, inside the Elmwood commercial centre. Getting there, the nearest bus stop (Strowan Rd near Normans Rd, route 8) is 107 m away; a cycle lane passes the door. _Summary written by the site from the public record, sources below._ ## What the record holds - **Address:** 9A Normans Road, Christchurch 8052 _(OpenStreetMap)_ - **Kind:** Gift shops _(OpenStreetMap)_ - **Phone:** 03 355 7545 _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ - **NZBN:** 9429037139162, NZ Limited Company _(NZBN register)_ - **Registered name:** FRENCH BLUE LIMITED _(NZBN register)_ - **Registered since:** 2000-09-14 _(NZBN register)_ - **Food registration:** reg CCC001184/1, Template FCP, verified by CCC, expires 1 Sept 2027 _(MPI food register)_ ## In its own listing A gift shop and cafe in one, filled with lots of fabulous gifts and goodies you would struggle not to ponder a few purchases here. With a sun drenched outdoor courtyard, this is a quiet cafe where you can relax and catch up with friends without feeling bustled or rushed. _Source: Find Christchurch, 2024._ ## The ground it stands on _Facts about the spot, not the business, from the council and ECan layers._ - **District Plan zone:** Neighbourhood centre zone _(District Plan)_ - **Commercial centre:** Elmwood, local centre _(District Plan)_ - **Address record:** [9 Normans Road](https://www.chch.live/strowan/9-normans-road), indicative valuation, zones and what stood there ## The reports nearby 460 reports pinned within 250 m of the point, a pin is where a reporter stood, not a claim about the place. - [Pavement - Damaged](https://www.chch.live/report/9012312), [97 St Andrews Sq, Canterbury, Christchurch 8052, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/strowan/97-st-andrews-sq) - [Sediment - Construction](https://www.chch.live/report/8958320), [12 Normans Road, Strowan, Christchurch 8052, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/strowan/12-normans-road) - [Graffiti on a bus stop or public toilet](https://www.chch.live/report/8955063), [52 Strowan Road, Strowan, Christchurch 8052, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/strowan/52-strowan-road) - [Graffiti on a road, footpath or bridge](https://www.chch.live/report/8925989), [12 Lloyd Street, Strowan, Christchurch 8052, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/strowan/12-lloyd-street) - [Graffiti on a traffic light pole or cabinet, or wa](https://www.chch.live/report/8898946), [3 Normans Road, Strowan, Christchurch 8052, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/strowan/3-normans-road) - [Graffiti on a traffic light pole or cabinet, or wa](https://www.chch.live/report/8898925), [6 Wairakei Road, Strowan, Christchurch 8052, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/strowan/6-wairakei-road) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/8868825), [12b Normans Road, Strowan, Christchurch 8052, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/strowan/12b-normans-road) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/8868813), [3 Normans Road, Strowan, Christchurch 8052, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/strowan/3-normans-road) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/8861289), [125 Jeffreys Rd, Canterbury, Christchurch 8052, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/strowan/125-jeffreys-road) - [Graffiti on a road, footpath or bridge](https://www.chch.live/report/8859252), [4 Westholme Street, Strowan, Christchurch 8052, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/strowan/4-westholme-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/8859243), [16 Westholme Street, Strowan, Christchurch 8052, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/strowan/16-westholme-street) - [Pavement - General](https://www.chch.live/report/8855583), [97 St Andrews Sq, Canterbury, Christchurch 8052, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/strowan/97-st-andrews-sq) ## Getting there - Bus stop, Strowan Rd near Normans Rd, 107 m (routes 8) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Strowan Rd near Lloyd St, 129 m (routes 8) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Wairakei Rd near Idris Rd, 326 m (routes 8) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Cycle lane, passes the door _(Council cycleway layer)_ - [Normans Road](https://www.chch.live/street/strowan/normans-road), the street’s own record - [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=French%20Blue%2C%209A%20Normans%20Road%2C%20Christchurch) - [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.5097162,172.6076885) ## Nearby - [Factor Clothing Boutique](https://www.chch.live/business/factor-clothing-boutique-strowan), Clothing, 6 m - [Café Berlin](https://www.chch.live/business/cafe-berlin-strowan), Cafés, 11 m - [Étagère](https://www.chch.live/business/etagere-strowan), Gift shops, 11 m - [Elmwood Fish & Chips](https://www.chch.live/business/elmwood-fish-chips-strowan), Fast food, 16 m - [Holmwood & Rossall Hair Dressing](https://www.chch.live/business/holmwood-rossall-hair-dressing-strowan), Hairdressers, 16 m - [Elmwood Fish, Chips & Burgers](https://www.chch.live/business/elmwood-fish-chips-burgers-strowan), Fast food, 20 m - [Elmwood Park](https://www.chch.live/park/1128-elmwood-park), Sports ground, 348 m - [Plynlimon Park](https://www.chch.live/park/1221-plynlimon-park), Sports ground, 390 m _Source: [Environment Canterbury’s Canterbury Maps Parks layer](https://gis.ecan.govt.nz/arcgis/rest/services/Public/Canterbury_Maps/MapServer/26), refreshed 2026-10-10. Distances are straight-line from the business pin, not walking routes._ ## The nearest other gift shops - [Étagère](https://www.chch.live/business/etagere-strowan), Strowan, 11 m - [Redcurrent](https://www.chch.live/business/redcurrent-merivale), Merivale, 1.1 km - [Frogmore](https://www.chch.live/business/frogmore-merivale), Merivale, 1.2 km - [Yoyoso](https://www.chch.live/business/yoyoso-northcote), Northcote, 1.8 km - [Little Miss Vkiing](https://www.chch.live/business/little-miss-vkiing-northcote), Northcote, 1.8 km - [Little Freds](https://www.chch.live/business/little-freds-ilam), Ilam, 1.9 km - [Acquisitions](https://www.chch.live/business/acquisitions-northcote), Northcote, 2.0 km - [Enjoy](https://www.chch.live/business/enjoy-northcote), Northcote, 2.0 km - [Every one in Strowan](https://www.chch.live/businesses/gift#in-strowan) ## Also in Strowan - [Sew & Sew](https://www.chch.live/business/sew-sew-strowan), Tailors, 23 m - [Seletti Concept Store](https://www.chch.live/business/seletti-concept-store-strowan), Business, 24 m - [Fine Foods](https://www.chch.live/business/fine-foods-strowan), Cafés, 28 m - [Nom Nom Kitchen](https://www.chch.live/business/nom-nom-kitchen-strowan), Restaurants, 30 m - [Yoshimura Sushi & Bento Lunch Box](https://www.chch.live/business/yoshimura-sushi-bento-lunch-box-strowan), Fast food, 31 m - [Sushi Ninja](https://www.chch.live/business/sushi-ninja-strowan), Restaurants, 34 m - [Elmwood Fine Meats](https://www.chch.live/business/elmwood-fine-meats-strowan), Delis, 37 m - [Elmwood Mini Market](https://www.chch.live/business/elmwood-mini-market-strowan), Dairies & convenience, 48 m - [Mama San](https://www.chch.live/business/mama-san-strowan), Restaurants, 51 m - [Elmwood Fine Foods](https://www.chch.live/business/elmwood-fine-foods-strowan), Cafés, 73 m - [Every kind of business in Strowan](https://www.chch.live/strowan#s-biz) ## Doors - [What stood on this ground](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.5097162&lon=172.6076885) - [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.5097162,172.6076885,17) - [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=French%20Blue) - [Strowan](https://www.chch.live/strowan), the suburb - [The OSM record](https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/9139497768), fix it there ## Questions, answered briefly **What is French Blue?** A gift shop in Strowan, Christchurch. **Where is French Blue?** 9A Normans Road, Strowan, on [Normans Road](https://www.chch.live/street/strowan/normans-road). [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.5097162,172.6076885,17) **Is French Blue still trading?** On OpenStreetMap and in the council’s 2024 directory. **How do you contact French Blue?** phone [03 355 7545](tel:033557545) (Find Christchurch, 2024). **What other gift shops are near French Blue?** [Étagère](https://www.chch.live/business/etagere-strowan) (11 m), [Redcurrent](https://www.chch.live/business/redcurrent-merivale) (1.1 km), [Frogmore](https://www.chch.live/business/frogmore-merivale) (1.2 km), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/gift). **What’s near French Blue?** [the address’s own record](https://www.chch.live/strowan/9-normans-road) covers the valuation, zones and what stood there; 6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [Factor Clothing Boutique](https://www.chch.live/business/factor-clothing-boutique-strowan) (6 m); the Strowan Rd near Normans Rd bus stop is 107 m away: route 8; a cycle lane passes the door; nearest park: [Elmwood Park](https://www.chch.live/park/1128-elmwood-park) (348 m). **What stood where French Blue is, before?** [The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.5097162&lon=172.6076885) ## Sources - OpenStreetMap, named premises drawn and kept current by its contributors (ODbL) - Find Christchurch, the council’s business directory, a snapshot last touched about March 2024 (CC BY 4.0) - Christchurch District Plan layers, zones, commercial centres and scheduled heritage items, from the council’s open data (CC BY 4.0) - Environment Canterbury’s Metro stop record, distances measured here from the pin - Christchurch City Council’s cycleway layer, lanes, separated paths and the named Major Cycle Routes (CC BY 4.0) - New Zealand Business Number register, the public facts every NZBN entity files (legal name, status, registration date, industry), matched here by name and address - Ministry for Primary Industries food-business register, the public Food Act registration for these premises, verified by the named agency, matched here by name and address - Record assembled 2026-10-17 --- HTML: https://www.chch.live/business/french-blue-strowan Directory: https://www.chch.live/businesses Category: https://www.chch.live/businesses/gift Suburb: https://www.chch.live/strowan