Thursday, March 30, 2006

Antiques in France





by corey amaro

Spring is in the air, and the fleamarkets are filling up the scenery faster than the leaves on the trees. If you are coming to France forget the Eiffel Tower, let the Louvre hang out by itself, forego the cafés, runways and the Champs Elysees! Instead grab your bag and head for the flea markets! (Remember this: wear comfortable shoes, go there around 7am for the best deals, and start by saying, "Bonjour!")


Here is a sampling of the things you can find in the South of France.
Little bit of French country anyone?
A souvenir to cherish!

9 comments:

Anonymous said...

I wish those flea markets could come visit Seattle! Since sadly that is more likely right now :)

Have a wonderful day at those beautiful markets you lucky girl you!

Susan Schwake said...

i just love those door knockers!
They just begged to be used.
Lovely images...

Anonymous said...

Thanks for bringing all these wonderful French objects to us..tres jolie..next time I'll forget all the typical hangouts...and go shopping...

Anonymous said...

May we tag along with you Corey? You seem to know just where to go and what we desire...

Anonymous said...

The hand door knocker is awesome! Did you purchase it? :)

Tongue in Cheek Antiques said...

Klynnn,
Yes, I own these items. The door knocker is very common, most houses in the villages have knockers similar to this one on their doors. I especially liked this one because it had some paint on it...it hangs on our garden shed door.

Farmgirl Cyn said...

Would it be possible to let us know what you spent (U.S. dollars) on these items? (or any items in the future) I love hearing what someone paid for flea market finds!

savvycityfarmer said...

Bonjour
Farmgirlcyn introduced me to your blog.
We are with a fun little group that I know you would love.
My daughter is blogging her journal from a 6 weeks stay in Paris a few years ago.
Take a tour and visit savvycityfarmer on the blog...I'm sure we'll chat.

majamom said...

I do not know what it is about that HAND KNOCKER -but! i just ADORE IT!