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Aug 283 min read

Paris Chatou Antique Fair

Paris Chatou Antiques Fair, a feast for the eyes and nourishment for your vintage soul! Here's what you need to know ...

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Châteaux, Brocante and Vinyards; Uncover the Beauty and History of France's Loire Valley

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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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Navigating the Treasure Troves: Insider Tips for Paris Fleamarkets Part 2

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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Exploring Paris fleamarkets: Puces Saint Ouen Part 2 : Marché Dauphine

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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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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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Lustucru, An Iconic Design - Collecting French Vintage Lustucru Enamelware

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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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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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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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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Embracing Flaws: The Beauty of Perfectly Imperfect French Brocante

Helen@Quintessentially

Jan 12, 20203 min read

Embracing Flaws: The Beauty of Perfectly Imperfect French Brocante

Seeking out the most beautifully patinated pieces isn't just a job, it's my passion! Here's an insight into the work of a Parisian...

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