Tourist spots and buying trips in France happily go hand in hand on the antiques trail in France. Each day en route brings with it new and amazing surprises and discoveries.
France, with its rich tapestry of history, culture, and art, is overflowing with inspiration for design, concept and textural ideas. From the many flea markets to charming provincial shops, the antiques trail in France provides a fascinating glimpse into bygone eras. A particulate favourite is the Vide Grenier. These are charming weekend events held in most French towns where locals sell object d’art and discarded household items.
Travelling the length and breadth of France we see an endless variety of French antiques. Their appeal continues to grow with their ability to bring so many interior design ideas together embracing the old with the new. With so many sources in France, we get to visit some of the most idyllic corners of the country.
Naturally, our trips in France give us the opportunity to sample a diverse range of French cuisine. From Michelin star level restaurants to my personal favourite, simple local bistros offering inexpensive lunchtime fixed menus.
Then there’s the imposing must see iconic monuments. The Mont St Michel is a truly aura inspiring vision when viewed at a distance. The surrounding site has now been developed with all the usual commercial aspects of tourism. That said, the Mont St Michel should be on your bucket list.
On their way, some new arrivals… Large, small, quirky and unique… An assortment of new finds from that vast and diverse country that is France. It’s always an exciting prospect venturing into unknown locations sifting through what is France’s historic past. It’s not just the antique furniture and decorative French
France is still very much an antique dealer’s dream with hidden treasures to be found in most corners of its vast countryside. I found this pair of demi lune console tables tucked away in the back of a rusty old transit van just as they were being unloaded. Many is
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