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Introduction

Cdiscount maintains its position as France's second-largest ecommerce marketplace, with an impressive 8.8% market share and more than 20 million unique monthly visits. This French marketplace is a treasure trove of product data spanning electronics, household goods, fashion, toys, and sports equipment. For businesses conducting market research, competitive analysis, or price monitoring in the French market, accessing Cdiscount's vast product catalog is essential.

However, manually collecting product information from Cdiscount is time-consuming and inefficient. The Cdiscount Product Search Scraper solves this challenge by automating the data extraction process, enabling users to gather comprehensive product information at scale. Whether you're analyzing competitor pricing strategies, researching market trends, or building product databases, this scraper provides the automated solution you need to stay competitive in France's dynamic e-commerce landscape.

Comprehensive Scraping Solution Overview

The Cdiscount Product Search Scraper is a powerful automation tool designed to extract detailed product information from Cdiscount.com's product listing pages. Built with robust error handling and proxy support, this scraper ensures reliable data collection while respecting the platform's access policies.

The scraper's key strengths include its ability to handle multiple product URLs simultaneously, extract comprehensive product attributes, and deliver structured data ready for analysis. Its proxy integration prevents detection and blocking, while configurable retry mechanisms ensure data collection reliability even when dealing with slow-loading pages or temporary connection issues.

This tool is ideal for e-commerce businesses, market researchers, pricing analysts, product managers, and data scientists who need systematic access to Cdiscount's product information. Whether you're tracking competitor products, analyzing market pricing, or building comprehensive product catalogs, this scraper provides the foundation for data-driven decision making.

Input and Output Specifications

Example url 1: https://www.cdiscount.com/b-109933-jouet-moins-de-2-ans.html#_his_

Example url 2: https://www.cdiscount.com/b-430080-equipement-auto.html#_his_

Example url 3: https://www.cdiscount.com/electromenager/v-110-0.html

Example Screenshot of product list by query page:

Input Format

The scraper accepts configuration through a JSON object with several key parameters:

Scrape with URLs:

{
  "max_retries_per_url": 2, // Maximum number of retry attempts for each URL
  "proxy": { // Proxy configuration to avoid bot detection
    "useApifyProxy": true,
    "apifyProxyGroups": [
      "RESIDENTIAL" 
    ],
    "apifyProxyCountry": "FR" // Choose a country that matches your target data location
  },
  "max_items_per_url": 20, // Total number of items you want to scrape
  "urls": [ // Product list page URLs to scrape
    "https://www.cdiscount.com/b-109933-jouet-moins-de-2-ans.html#_his_",
    "https://www.cdiscount.com/b-430080-equipement-auto.html#_his_",
    "https://www.cdiscount.com/electromenager/v-110-0.html"
  ],
  "ignore_url_failures": true // Continue scraping even if some URLs fail
}

The urls parameter: List of product list page URLs that you want to scrape. You can add URLs one by one, or use the Bulk edit section to add a prepared list.

The ignore_url_failures parameter: If set to true, the scraper will continue running even if some URLs fail to be scraped after reaching the maximum number of retries. This ensures that one problematic URL doesn't stop your entire scraping job.

When you provide a list of URLs for scraping, all options in the "Scrape with search filters" section will be disabled. The system will only collect data from the URLs you specified.

Scrape with Search Filters:

{
  "max_retries_per_url": 2, // Maximum number of retry attempts for each search filter
  "proxy": { // Proxy configuration to avoid bot detection
    "useApifyProxy": true,
    "apifyProxyGroups": [
      "RESIDENTIAL" 
    ],
    "apifyProxyCountry": "FR" // Choose a country that matches your target data location
  },
  "max_items_per_url": 20, // Total number of items you want to scrape
  "keyword": "ordinateur portable", // Search keyword to find products
  "page": 1 // Starting page number for search results
}

The keyword parameter: The search keyword to find products (e.g., "ordinateur portable", "téléphone", "jouet", "electroménager").

The page parameter: Starting page number for scraping, useful for continuing interrupted scrapes or targeting specific result ranges.

When using search filters for scraping, you need to leave the urls field empty (or set it to null) in the "Scrape with URLs" configuration.

General Options:

The max_items_per_url parameter: Limits the number of products extracted from each product list page or search results page. The default value is 20, providing a manageable batch size while allowing for comprehensive data collection.

The max_retries_per_url parameter: Sets the maximum number of retry attempts for each URL or search filters if the scrape is detected as a bot or the page fails to load. The default value is 2, providing a good balance between thoroughness and efficiency.

The proxy parameter: Proxy configuration is essential for maintaining anonymity and avoiding detection. The residential proxy option ensures that your scraping activities appear as legitimate browsing, reducing the risk of being blocked or rate-limited. You should choose a country that matches the location of the website you're scraping (e.g., France/FR for cdiscount.com).

Output:

The scraper returns structured data for each product with comprehensive fields:

[ // List of product information
  {
  "brand_id": 5784,
  "bullet_points": [
    {
      "display_name": "Dimensions du couchage",
      "value": "140 x 190 cm",
      "display_type": "DISPLAY_NAME_AND_VALUE"
    },
    {
      "display_name": "Epaisseur du matelas",
      "value": "14 cm",
      "display_type": "DISPLAY_NAME_AND_VALUE"
    },
    {
      "display_name": "Type de couchage",
      "value": "Occasionnel",
      "display_type": "DISPLAY_NAME_AND_VALUE"
    },
    {
      "display_name": "Densité de l'assise",
      "value": "30 kg/m3",
      "display_type": "DISPLAY_NAME_AND_VALUE"
    }
  ],
  "category_id": 1000023613,
  "commercial_operations": [
    {
      "operation_shape": "commercial-operation",
      "banner_url": "https://www.cdiscount.com/imagesOK/CommercialOffer/096965_banner.png",
      "description": "Partagez votre avis et gagnez 50€.",
      "end_date": "2025-12-31T22:00:00Z",
      "label_name": "Bon plan",
      "label_type": "OTHER",
      "mechanics_type": "SPECIAL",
      "name": "Partagez votre avis et gagnez 50€.",
      "operation_guid": "b10cef0e-9a11-4da9-b6da-28d64cc8f410",
      "operation_id": 96965,
      "operation_type": "SPECIAL",
      "operation_type_id": 2,
      "special_page_url": "http://www.cdiscount.com/odr/ImagesOK/CommercialOffer/conditions_96848202410010941358204.pdf?rnd=70C692AB"
    },
    {
      "operation_shape": "commercial-operation",
      "banner_url": "https://www.cdiscount.com/imagesOK/CommercialOffer/082148_banner.png",
      "description": "Ce produit est certifié Oeko-Tex. Ce label garantit l'absence de substances nocives pour la santé ou la peau dans les textiles utilisés, grâce à des contrôles et tests en laboratoire. En le choisissant, vous contribuez à réduire la pollution des eaux et à protéger ceux qui le fabriquent.",
      "end_date": "2030-06-29T22:00:00Z",
      "label_name": "Plus responsable",
      "label_type": "ECO",
      "mechanics_type": "SPECIAL",
      "name": "Textile Oeko-Tex",
      "operation_guid": "93463f8b-e46e-4c44-8ed2-83ac1877140b",
      "operation_id": 82148,
      "operation_type": "SPECIAL",
      "operation_type_id": 2,
      "special_page_url": "https://www.cdiscount.com/nos-engagements-rse.html#acheter-responsable"
    }
  ],
  "department_id": 11701,
  "free_shipping": "Livraison gratuite",
  "id": 4197378169,
  "is_cdav": false,
  "is_downloadable": false,
  "is_fbc": false,
  "is_lgan": false,
  "is_main_price_with_variance": false,
  "is_new": true,
  "media": [
    {
      "alt": "Canapé convertible express - 3 places - TOM - Velours côtelé beige - 185 x 100 x 87 cm",
      "src": "//www.cdiscount.com/pdt2/3/c/d/1/400x400/tom3ltlinc3cd/rw/canape-convertible-express-3-places-tom-velo.jpg",
      "sources": [
        {
          "media": "(max-width:300px)",
          "size": {
            "height": 300,
            "width": 300
          },
          "src_set": "//www.cdiscount.com/pdt2/3/c/d/1/300x300/tom3ltlinc3cd/rw/canape-convertible-express-3-places-tom-velo.jpg"
        }
      ],
      "thumbnail": {
        "url": "//www.cdiscount.com/pdt2/3/c/d/1/140x140/tom3ltlinc3cd/rw/canape-convertible-express-3-places-tom-velo.jpg",
        "size": "PDT140X140",
        "index": 1
      },
      "height": 400,
      "width": 400
    },
    {
      "alt": "Canapé convertible express - 3 places - TOM - Velours côtelé beige - 185 x 100 x 87 cm",
      "src": "//www.cdiscount.com/pdt2/3/c/d/2/400x400/tom3ltlinc3cd/rw/canape-convertible-express-3-places-tom-velo.jpg",
      "sources": [
        {
          "media": "(max-width:300px)",
          "size": {
            "height": 300,
            "width": 300
          },
          "src_set": "//www.cdiscount.com/pdt2/3/c/d/2/300x300/tom3ltlinc3cd/rw/canape-convertible-express-3-places-tom-velo.jpg"
        }
      ],
      "thumbnail": {
        "url": "//www.cdiscount.com/pdt2/3/c/d/2/140x140/tom3ltlinc3cd/rw/canape-convertible-express-3-places-tom-velo.jpg",
        "size": "PDT140X140",
        "index": 2
      },
      "height": 400,
      "width": 400
    },
    {
      "alt": "Canapé convertible express - 3 places - TOM - Velours côtelé beige - 185 x 100 x 87 cm",
      "src": "//www.cdiscount.com/pdt2/3/c/d/3/400x400/tom3ltlinc3cd/rw/canape-convertible-express-3-places-tom-velo.jpg",
      "sources": [
        {
          "media": "(max-width:300px)",
          "size": {
            "height": 300,
            "width": 300
          },
          "src_set": "//www.cdiscount.com/pdt2/3/c/d/3/300x300/tom3ltlinc3cd/rw/canape-convertible-express-3-places-tom-velo.jpg"
        }
      ],
      "thumbnail": {
        "url": "//www.cdiscount.com/pdt2/3/c/d/3/140x140/tom3ltlinc3cd/rw/canape-convertible-express-3-places-tom-velo.jpg",
        "size": "PDT140X140",
        "index": 3
      },
      "height": 400,
      "width": 400
    },
    {
      "alt": "Canapé convertible express - 3 places - TOM - Velours côtelé beige - 185 x 100 x 87 cm",
      "src": "//www.cdiscount.com/pdt2/3/c/d/4/400x400/tom3ltlinc3cd/rw/canape-convertible-express-3-places-tom-velo.jpg",
      "sources": [
        {
          "media": "(max-width:300px)",
          "size": {
            "height": 300,
            "width": 300
          },
          "src_set": "//www.cdiscount.com/pdt2/3/c/d/4/300x300/tom3ltlinc3cd/rw/canape-convertible-express-3-places-tom-velo.jpg"
        }
      ],
      "thumbnail": {
        "url": "//www.cdiscount.com/pdt2/3/c/d/4/140x140/tom3ltlinc3cd/rw/canape-convertible-express-3-places-tom-velo.jpg",
        "size": "PDT140X140",
        "index": 4
      },
      "height": 400,
      "width": 400
    },
    {
      "alt": "Canapé convertible express - 3 places - TOM - Velours côtelé beige - 185 x 100 x 87 cm",
      "src": "//www.cdiscount.com/pdt2/3/c/d/5/400x400/tom3ltlinc3cd/rw/canape-convertible-express-3-places-tom-velo.jpg",
      "sources": [
        {
          "media": "(max-width:300px)",
          "size": {
            "height": 300,
            "width": 300
          },
          "src_set": "//www.cdiscount.com/pdt2/3/c/d/5/300x300/tom3ltlinc3cd/rw/canape-convertible-express-3-places-tom-velo.jpg"
        }
      ],
      "thumbnail": {
        "url": "//www.cdiscount.com/pdt2/3/c/d/5/140x140/tom3ltlinc3cd/rw/canape-convertible-express-3-places-tom-velo.jpg",
        "size": "PDT140X140",
        "index": 5
      },
      "height": 400,
      "width": 400
    }
  ],
  "min_quantity": 1,
  "name": "Canapé convertible express - 3 places - TOM - Velours côtelé beige - 185 x 100 x 87 cm",
  "new_offer_min_price": 0,
  "new_offer_quantity": 0,
  "pre_order_start_date": 0,
  "prices": {
    "offer_id": 4197378169,
    "price": {
      "value": 789.99,
      "value_without_v_a_t": 658.33
    },
    "striked_price": {
      "date": "2025-02-12T15:37:33.000+00:00",
      "legal_description_type": "ppi",
      "legal_label_type": "comparison_price",
      "value": 1108.6,
      "value_without_v_a_t": 923.83
    },
    "taxes": {
      "vat": {
        "type": "vat",
        "value": 131.67,
        "value_without_v_a_t": 0
      },
      "dea": {
        "type": "dea",
        "value": 30,
        "value_without_v_a_t": 25
      },
      "eco_part": {
        "type": "eco_part",
        "value": 30,
        "value_without_v_a_t": 25
      }
    }
  },
  "product_condition": "Produit neuf",
  "product_condition_id": 6,
  "product_id": "tom3ltlinc3cd",
  "product_state_id": 1,
  "rating": {
    "reviews_count": 0
  },
  "seller_id": 0,
  "seller_name": "CDISCOUNT",
  "seller_pool_id": 1,
  "stress_messages": null,
  "url": "//www.cdiscount.com/maison/canape-canapes/canape-convertible-express-3-places-tom-velo/f-11701-tom3ltlinc3cd.html#mpos=1|cd",
  "used_offer_min_price": 0,
  "used_offer_quantity": 0,
  "from_url": "https://www.cdiscount.com/b-402596-nouveautes-maison.html?#_his_"
}, // ... Many other product details
]

Key Data Fields Explained:

Core Product Information:

• id: Unique offer identifier (4197378169) - essential for tracking specific product offers
• product_id: SKU/product code (tom3ltlinc3cd) - vital for inventory management and cross-referencing
• name: Complete product title - crucial for product identification and search optimization
• url: Direct link to the product page - enables quick access to full product details

Pricing Data:

• prices.price.value: Current selling price (789.99 EUR) - core data for competitive pricing strategies
• prices.striked_price.value: Previous/comparison price (1108.6 EUR) - reveals discount strategies and savings
• prices.price.value_without_v_a_t: Price excluding VAT - important for B2B analysis
• prices.taxes: Detailed tax breakdown including VAT, DEA, and eco-participation fees

Visual Content:

• media: Array of product images with multiple sizes (400x400, 300x300, 140x140) - valuable for visual analysis and catalog building
• media[].thumbnail: Thumbnail versions for quick loading
• media[].alt: Image descriptions for accessibility and SEO

Product Specifications:

• bullet_points: Key product features with display names and values (dimensions, thickness, density, etc.)
• product_condition: Condition status ("Produit neuf" = New product)
• brand_id: Brand identifier for brand-level analysis

Categorization:

• category_id: Product category classification (1000023613)
• department_id: Department classification (11701)

Customer Engagement:

• rating.reviews_count: Number of customer reviews - indicates product popularity
• rating object: Can include average rating scores when available

Merchant Information:

• seller_id: Seller identifier (0 = Cdiscount direct)
• seller_name: Merchant name ("CDISCOUNT")
• seller_pool_id: Seller group classification

Commercial Operations:

• commercial_operations: Array of active promotions, certifications, and special offers
  • Operation details including banner URLs, descriptions, dates, and terms
  • Eco-certifications (e.g., Oeko-Tex textile certification)

Inventory & Availability:

• is_new: Boolean indicating if product is new
• min_quantity: Minimum order quantity
• new_offer_quantity / used_offer_quantity: Stock availability indicators
• pre_order_start_date: Pre-order availability timestamp

Shipping & Logistics:

• free_shipping: Shipping cost information ("Livraison gratuite" = Free delivery)
• is_fbc: Fulfillment by Cdiscount indicator

Additional Flags:

• is_cdav: Cdiscount à Volonté (subscription program) eligibility
• is_downloadable: Digital product indicator
• is_lgan: Special classification flag
• from_url: Source URL where the product was discovered

Usage Guidelines and Best Practices

Step-by-Step Implementation:

Step 1: Choose Your Scraping Approach

Option A - URL Preparation: Navigate to Cdiscount category or search result pages using the website's navigation and filtering features. Copy the complete URLs with all parameters included.

Option B - Use Search Filters: Define your search criteria using the built-in filters:

• Set keyword for specific products (e.g., "ordinateur portable", "téléphone", "jouet")
• Set page to start from a specific results page

Step 2: Proxy Configuration Set up residential proxies matching your target geographic region (France/FR recommended for optimal access to Cdiscount). Enable ignore_url_failures for robust scraping.

Step 3: Rate Limiting Configure reasonable delays between requests to avoid detection. Set max_retries_per_url (2-3 recommended) and adjust max_items_per_url based on your needs.

Step 4: Data Validation Implement checks to ensure extracted data integrity after collection.

Optimization Tips:

Method Selection:

• Use URL-based scraping for specific category pages or complex filtered searches
• Use filter-based scraping for simple keyword searches
• Combine both approaches: use filters for product discovery, then URLs for targeted category extraction

Scraping Strategy:

• Use residential proxies from France (FR) or nearby European countries for better success rates
• Limit concurrent requests to prevent overwhelming the target server
• Implement data deduplication to handle potential duplicate products across different URLs
• Schedule scraping during off-peak French hours (late night/early morning CET) for improved performance

Filter Optimization:

Keyword Strategy:

• Use French keywords for better results (e.g., "ordinateur portable" instead of "laptop")
• Try specific product names or model numbers
• Test keyword variations to ensure comprehensive coverage

Pagination Strategy:

• Use page parameter to systematically collect large datasets
• Start with page 1 and increment for continuous collection
• Monitor for end of results to avoid unnecessary requests

Advanced Usage:

For URL-Based Scraping:

• Include all query parameters when copying URLs
• Test URLs manually in browser before adding to scraper
• Use URLs from different categories to diversify data

For Filter-Based Scraping:

• Start with broad keywords then refine based on results
• Use pagination to collect comprehensive datasets
• Monitor result quality and adjust keywords accordingly

Error Handling:

• Monitor retry counts and adjust based on success rates
• Enable ignore_url_failures to prevent one failed URL/search from stopping entire job
• Implement fallback mechanisms for critical data fields
• Log failed URLs or searches for manual review and re-processing
• Set up alerts for significant drops in success rates

Common Issues:

Empty Results:

• For filter-based: Verify keyword is in French
• Try broader or more common keywords
• Check if product category exists on Cdiscount

Connection Issues:

• Ensure using French (FR) proxies
• Enable ignore_url_failures for temporary issues
• Increase max_retries_per_url to 3-5 for better reliability

URL Format Errors:

• For URL-based: Ensure URLs are from cdiscount.com
• Include all query parameters and fragments (#his, etc.)
• Test URLs in browser before scraping

Keyword Issues:

• Use French terminology (e.g., "téléphone" not "phone")
• Try product categories in French (e.g., "electroménager", "jouet")
• Test keyword variations for better coverage

Proxy Configuration:

• Always use French (FR) residential proxies for cdiscount.com
• Rotate proxy settings if experiencing blocks
• European proxies (DE, BE, CH) can work as alternatives

Use Cases:

• Price Monitoring: Track prices across different product categories
• Market Research: Collect product data for competitive analysis
• Inventory Tracking: Monitor product availability across categories
• Catalog Management: Build comprehensive product databases
• Trend Analysis: Identify popular products and categories

Business Applications and Benefits

Time Efficiency: Automates hours of manual product research into minutes of automated extraction, enabling teams to focus on analysis rather than data collection.

Competitive Intelligence: Provides systematic monitoring of competitor pricing, product launches, and market positioning strategies across France's second-largest e-commerce platform.

Market Research: Enables comprehensive analysis of product trends, pricing patterns, and customer preferences in the French market, supporting data-driven business decisions.

Price Monitoring: Facilitates dynamic pricing strategies by providing real-time competitor pricing data and historical price trend analysis.

Product Catalog Management: Streamlines the process of building comprehensive product databases for comparison sites, affiliate marketing, or internal inventory planning.

Conclusion

The Cdiscount Product Search Scraper transforms manual product research into an automated, scalable process. By providing comprehensive access to France's second-largest marketplace data, it empowers businesses to make informed decisions based on real-time market intelligence.

Ready to automate your Cdiscount data collection? Deploy this scraper to gain competitive advantages in the French e-commerce market through systematic product intelligence gathering.

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