Brocante et depot ventes

Two of the first words I learned in French.
Brocante (vintage) is not an easy word to say.
When you don't pronounce that guttural air (R)
sound, the French have not a clue what your
talking about. More than once, I've gotten blank
stares from the locals when asking where I
could find brocante shops.


Photo courtesy Art et Decoration


The Depot Vente (similar to our consignment shops),
sell used product. It can be any type of second hand
product. Took me a while to learn that though.
Lots of dry runs pulling into used car lots when I
spotted those signs. I finally caught on.
They can be some of the best places to pick up
smalls.


Eventually you learn the ropes. You learn that "Vendu"
(Sold) is not someones last name and the correct way,
to say, "table de jeu". That is a whole nother story.
I've been lost in France more times than I can
count, although that is not a bad thing. However,
I can always find my way to L'Isle sur la Sorgue.
The best antiquing town in France. If your in
Provence it is a must!




Photos via Lisa-Antiquites

While your there, be sure to visit Lisa-Antiquites'.
A collection of fabulous French antiques and
Brocante, all with that "to die for" patina.





L'Isle sur la Sorgue is a picturesque village and an
antique lover's paradise. There is a market every
Sunday.
If you don't make it to France and your this side
of the pond, perhaps you can come to Kentucky.
I promise you will feel as though your in France.





These are a few of my French finds.
Architectural pieces, religious artifacts, paper bound
books, zinc wine cask labels and of course, the bust!



Boulangerie baskets, grain sacks, demi-johns and all
those wonderful Country French accessories.

Artist boxes, pottery, hanging pot racks and roosters.


Bergeres, antique mirrors, patisserie tables, absinthe glasses and signs.


Tole trays, mannequins, rustic buffets, bamboo, armoires
and sconces.

More roosters, more chairs, vaisseliers and all
things country!
Really would love to meet you some day!

Bisou mes amis!