When you join us on the French la Vie, it might be just for the experience—the joy of wandering through brocantes, soaking up the atmosphere, and maybe picking up a few small treasures. Or you might find yourself buying so much you wonder, “How am I ever going to get all of this home?”
During the French la Vie we dine at friends’ homes, in local restaurants, and at my home. Each meal is part of the experience: from beautifully prepared home-cooked dinners to simple fares. There are all kinds of dining moments—sometimes it’s a leisurely, multi-course dinners, and other times it’s a casual bite on the go, depending on the rhythm of the day.
Either way, we’ve got you covered. Whether it’s packing your suitcase or organizing a shipping pallet, we can help. We have trusted transporters, various shipping options, and we even dedicate part of a day to getting everything sorted and ready to go. If there’s something you love—or something you didn’t even know you needed—we’ll figure out how to make it work.
In Provence, smaller quilts or boutis were traditionally created and used as decorative tablecloths, particularly around Christmas time
Quimper ceramics from Brittany are not as common in Provence. Each region has its own style, aesthetic, and antiques. I didn’t come across an extraordinary piece in Provence though I did see these.
French perfume, largely crafted in Grasse, antique bottles adorned with delicate, feminine labels can easily be found at the brocante markets. Highly collectible. The most treasured pieces are those that still hold a trace of their original scent.
But let me say this again: joining the French la Vie is about seeing life through the lens of the brocante. While many people do come to buy—for themselves or for a shop—that’s not always the main reason. Often, it’s about the beauty of discovery, the stories behind the objects, and the shared experience of living, even briefly, at a different rhythm.
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