If I start another blog post with “one of my favorite things,” please excuse me, but one of my favorite things is French brocantes. There are brocade shops, special events called “brocantes,” and brocantes every weekend where you can find antiques, collectibles, vintage items, and, as some say: “crip-crap.”
Tell me there’s a brocante nearby and I’m there!ย
Favorite French brocantesย
Isle Sur la Sorgueย is well known for its Sunday market and brocante.
Two annual antique events in Isle Sur la Sorgue are among the most popular worldwide.
Uzes Brocantes
There are annual brocantes in Uzes, and on Sundays, the arena parking lot becomes a giant marketplace.
Barjac Antique Sale
Recently, I discovered Barjac and experienced the annual antique and collectibles sale that lasts several days.
Saturdays at Villeneuve-les-Avignon
My friend Petra Carter took me on a Saturday outing to Villeneuve-lรจs-Avignon yesterday. A Barefoot Blogger friend had written to me saying that I should go to the weekend brocante. It’s less than an hour’s drive from Uzes. What a fabulous place!
Hundreds of vendors and customers were out even on a damp, misty day.
So what makes brocantes in France so special?
Friends, food, and camaraderie
Popular collectibles
Unusual finds ย
Something for everyone
Something just for me
Stuff you leave behind
There’s always next week!
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A lovely article Debbie. I loved antique shops and fairs and often drag Hilda and Susan to these when weโre in Caromb. Youโll have to show me your collections next time we meet up! Sue x
Hi Sue! Wish I still had my collections. Those were the precious items I parted with to move to France. Except for my favorite Bakelite, of course. Come to see it anytime!