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A regal for antique lovers, all over the country you'll find barns, small shops, fairs and village sales full of antiques, from old oak farm tables, malls, tables to tools, clothes and books. Vide GrenierSpring and summer are the best times to visit the local fairs and markets. Many villages will have "Vide greniers" which are "attic" markets, people empty their attics, cellars an barns, put everything on a stand and sell the items. Generally professionals are not allowed to sell, so you can often find good bargains. Foire Aux PucesSimilar to a Vide Grenier. A faire selling all types of objets. BrocanteA brocante is a shop, market or event where items are not yet considered to be in a good enough state to qualify as an antique, this can be fore many reasons, such as the item being damaged or not fully restored. Brocantes are often events organized by a local charity or such to raise money. EmmaüsThe "Emmaüs" depots where created by the Abbé Pierre to help homeless people to have a shelter and find work. The charity has opened depots all over France. They collect all objects that people no long want and then sell them from the depots. You'll find everything from clothes to furniture to Bric'a'brac and occasionally the teasor that you're seeking. Links to sites for any one seeking antiques, brocante, collectors or second-hand bargin hunters.Nadder's Barn, one of the best places to visit if you're looking for something special. The barn has lots of old and curious obejcts for sale from the local area, plus the welcome is excellent. French-corner-antiques with online store French federation of antique and fine art experts Antique dealer near Arles The French National Federation of Antiques and Fine Arts Experts Brocante with "Pagesbrocante" Antique furniture reproductions selection of the finest 17th 18th and 19th centuries of French Egyptian antique furniture reproductions. Useful french words to knowAntiques, brocante, troc, vide grenier, ventes aux enchers. Important dates |
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