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

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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

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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Exploring Paris fleamarkets; the Marché aux Puces de Saint Ouen - Part 1

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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France’s National Day is the day for shopping at a French flea market!

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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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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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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French Foraged Delights – Country Home Made Elderflower Cordial

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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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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