In the December 2011 Down East article "Chez Renee" Susan Derector said she completed "Le Tour De Renys," meaning she stopped at every single Renys store across Maine. That's sixteen in all, and they stretch across the state from Wells to Ellsworth to Dexter to Bridgton.

Inspired by Derector, a group of women followed in her footsteps and completed "Le Tour de Renys," making their final stop in Madison. The four women made t-shirts proclaiming the 2012 Tour de Reny "The Maine Advencha," and toured the state in a car with a sign that says "Honk if you love Renys." It may not be the Tour De France, but there were surely a lot more bargains along the way.

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