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Paris Chatou Antique Fair
Paris Chatou Antiques Fair, a feast for the eyes and nourishment for your vintage soul! Here's what you need to know ...

Helen@Quintessentially
Aug 28, 20243 min read
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Navigating the Treasure Troves: Insider Tips for Paris Fleamarkets Part 2
Do you dream of wandering through a Paris fleamarket, finding a treasure? Read this insider's guide to the markets the locals shop.

Helen@Quintessentially
Jul 12, 20244 min read
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Exploring Paris fleamarkets: Puces Saint Ouen Part 2 : Marché Dauphine
Discover the hidden treasures of Paris fleamarkets at Puces Saint Ouen Dauphine. Uncover antique stores, eclectic finds, and insider tips.

Helen@Quintessentially
Apr 21, 20244 min read
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Paris Fleamarkets - an insider's guide
Insider's guide to the Paris fleamarkets, by a Paris resident, finding the fleamarket locations

Helen@Quintessentially
Apr 7, 20244 min read
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Exploring Paris fleamarkets; the Marché aux Puces de Saint Ouen - Part 1
Information and tips for visiting Paris fleamarket Puces d'Ouen

Helen@Quintessentially
Feb 21, 20244 min read
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France’s National Day is the day for shopping at a French flea market!
Parlez-vous Franglish? Read on for some simple tips and vocabulary to enjoy a visit to a flea market here in France… When out and about...

Helen@Quintessentially
Jul 14, 20233 min read
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Lustucru, An Iconic Design - Collecting French Vintage Lustucru Enamelware
A brief history of the iconic and collectible French brand Lustucru

Helen@Quintessentially
Jun 9, 20232 min read
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France, Fleamarkets and Fireworks
Bonne Fete Nationale “Vive le 14 juillet!” Bastille day to the English speaking world, but the French call today the Quatorze Juillet....

Helen@Quintessentially
Jul 15, 20213 min read
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French Foraged Delights – Country Home Made Elderflower Cordial
The taste of summer bottled Updated post: The original pictures disappeared from this post, but I had delicious fun retaking them and...

Helen@Quintessentially
Jun 25, 20213 min read
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Foraged Gold
“Most of the dandelions had turned from sun into moons” Vladimir Nobokov The view over our back field, speckled with dandelions. With the...

Helen@Quintessentially
May 10, 20213 min read
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Embracing Flaws: The Beauty of Perfectly Imperfect French Brocante
Seeking out the most beautifully patinated pieces isn't just a job, it's my passion! Here's an insight into the work of a Parisian...

Helen@Quintessentially
Jan 12, 20203 min read
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