brocante hunting in Normandy

Twice a year, in a town not far from us, there is a massive brocante and antique fair.  Dealers come from all over France to show their goods, and it provides a unique opportunity to find so many specialists under one roof.

There are dealers selling silver ware, paintings, old dolls, jewellery, linen and a huge variety of furniture.

I spent some time there this weekend, and made a few purchases for our home.  In September I'll be returning to the autumn version of the fair, and if you wish, you can come too.

The American company Tea Garden Travel, has invited me to host a group of their clients for a short stay in Normandy, antique buying and visiting gardens.  Accommodation will be in a local château, and the programme will include brocante, gardens, shopping,  meals out and an evening at my home.  Michele Abrate who runs the company, will be organising the trip.  She has run tours and specialised holidays for many years, so I know that my guests will be in excellent hands.  It's going to be fun!

So whether your taste be more white lace and heavy linen, or old furniture with patina, or if you dream of taking home an old impressionist painting, this could be the trip for you!

For more details contact Michele at Tea Garden and she will explain how the trip is to be planned.

PS.  Just had to share these last four pictures, from a dealer I discovered, they are called Mon Ile Arzon - if you're in Brittany this summer, this is definitely an address to be looked into!