Paris Chatou Antique Fair
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Helen@Quintessentially
Aug 145 min read
Châteaux, Brocante and Vinyards; Uncover the Beauty and History of France's Loire Valley
What could be finer than to immerse oneself in French history, inspired by grand castles to search brocantes for French antiques
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Helen@Quintessentially
Jul 124 min read
Navigating the Treasure Troves: Insider Tips for Paris Fleamarkets Part 2
Do you dream of wandering through a Paris fleamarket, finding a treasure? Read this insider's guide to the markets the locals shop.
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Helen@Quintessentially
Jun 266 min read
Monet's House and Garden at Giverny
Only about an hour and a half from Paris, you can walk in the footsteps of art history by visiting the Impressionist paintier, Monet's home
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Helen@Quintessentially
May 13 min read
May Day Holiday in France; Fleamarkets and Lily of the Valley
May Day traditions in France; Labour Day, fleamarkets and lily of the valley
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Helen@Quintessentially
Apr 214 min read
Exploring Paris fleamarkets: Puces Saint Ouen Part 2 : Marché Dauphine
Discover the hidden treasures of Paris fleamarkets at Puces Saint Ouen Dauphine. Uncover antique stores, eclectic finds, and insider tips.
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Helen@Quintessentially
Apr 74 min read
Paris Fleamarkets - an insider's guide
Insider's guide to the Paris fleamarkets, by a Paris resident, finding the fleamarket locations
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Helen@Quintessentially
Feb 214 min read
Exploring Paris fleamarkets; the Marché aux Puces de Saint Ouen - Part 1
Information and tips for visiting Paris fleamarket Puces d'Ouen
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Helen@Quintessentially
Feb 163 min read
Felix Potin Collectibles; Memories of an Extraordinary Paris Store
Felix Potin, was THE Paris grocer, with the slogan, "Félix Potin, on y revient!” (“Félix Potin, your go-to store!”) The favourite of the...
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Helen@Quintessentially
Jan 154 min read
Learning French Galette des Rois traditions whilst exploring Historic Bayeux
Normandy in the winter, not always everyone's first choice of destination, which was perfect for our visit. The streets and cafés are...
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Helen@Quintessentially
Jan 13 min read
Will you find vintage Dior at a Paris fleamarket?
Parisian flea markets, they can be absolute treasure troves! If you are lucky, you can sometimes find the best vintage designer labels
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Helen@Quintessentially
Aug 11, 20233 min read
Paris Life & Culture: Sarah Bernhardt Exhibition at the Petit Palais Art Gallery
Sarah Burnhardt, a French Icon.
Love Paris' culture? Can't make it here to see it all? Follow my blog as I visit them for you!
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Helen@Quintessentially
Jul 14, 20233 min read
France’s National Day is the day for shopping at a French flea market!
Parlez-vous Franglish? Read on for some simple tips and vocabulary to enjoy a visit to a flea market here in France… When out and about...
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Helen@Quintessentially
Jun 9, 20232 min read
Lustucru, An Iconic Design - Collecting French Vintage Lustucru Enamelware
A brief history of the iconic and collectible French brand Lustucru
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Helen@Quintessentially
Oct 13, 20223 min read
French Art de Vivre
And the joy of Christofle's silverware designs We are familiar with hearing all these French terms, but what is ‘l’art de vivre’? Like...
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Helen@Quintessentially
Jul 15, 20213 min read
France, Fleamarkets and Fireworks
Bonne Fete Nationale “Vive le 14 juillet!” Bastille day to the English speaking world, but the French call today the Quatorze Juillet....
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Helen@Quintessentially
Jun 25, 20213 min read
French Foraged Delights – Country Home Made Elderflower Cordial
The taste of summer bottled Updated post: The original pictures disappeared from this post, but I had delicious fun retaking them and...
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Helen@Quintessentially
May 10, 20213 min read
Foraged Gold
“Most of the dandelions had turned from sun into moons” Vladimir Nobokov The view over our back field, speckled with dandelions. With the...
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Helen@Quintessentially
Jan 28, 20212 min read
Les Belles Madeleines Françaises
These absolutely quintessentially French delights are buttery and light, the perfect way to impress visitors as they’re easy to make....
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Helen@Quintessentially
Dec 28, 20202 min read
The Ancient Japanese Art of Kintsugi
I’ll always choose the cracked bowl, as that’s the one with the story to tell of an adventure and a life well lived. Why discard a loved...
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