My Top 3 Fav Brocantes in Paris!

Dear Diva Readers,

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Top 3 Paris Brocantes:
1) Foire Nationale à la Brocante et aux Jambon (next dates 23 Sep-2 Oct 2011)

2) Antiquities Brocante at Place de Bastille (THIS WEEK May 19-29, 2011 and Nov 4-13, 2011)

3) Antiquities Brocante at St Sulpice (Next Month: June 8-19, 2011)

That’s right – one of my all time favorite markets is on RIGHT NOW in PARIS – The Antiquities Brocante at Place de Bastille is THIS WEEK May 19-29, 2011! If you’re in the city of light, you’d best get shopping!!!  To find out all the diva details read my column “tory/ask-antiques-diva-salon-des-antiquities-de-bastill/” target=”_blank”>Ask The Antiques Diva” in the Bonjour Paris newsletter to find out what sorts of treasures you’ll find at the 480+ vendors selling at this fair!

And should you miss this event, have no fear! Mark your calendar for the fall when the fair is back again this Nov 4-13, 2011! 

And speaking of marking your calendar, next month on one of the chicest squares in town – the Place St Sulpice (of Da Vinci Code fame) –  there will be a smaller but oh-so-lovely flea market fair with about 110 vendors selling perfect pieces from Paris from June 8-19th.  An antique dealer friend (who shall remain nameless lest I give all his secrets away) swears by this fair as his source for the best items in his store – plus, he claims that he’s rubbed shoulders on more than one occasion with the squares most famous resident, Madame Catherine Deneuve, whose penthouse apartment overlooks the fair!
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Now readers, I have one question for you – Do you have any favorite Brocantes in Paris?? If so, share the details!!!

Bonne Shopping!

The Antiques Diva®

Diva-scovery: Bliss Farm Antiques

A Letter from an Antiques Diva Reader:
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Dear Antiques Diva,

top:2px;padding-right:5px;font-family:times;”>You had given me advice and-much welcomed-encouragement for my trip to shop the flea markets of Paris. I thank you so much for your tips! The trip was wonderful! I went to the Place de la Bastille antiques show and to the Porte de Vanves flea market among other markets.

The Paris flea market I found most disappointing (I had read about it in a book – it wasn’t on your advice list) was Montreuil… Beggars lined the streets getting to the market (it was a very sad sight) and most of the market was new, junky stuff. Icky! To top it off, it’s a long metro ride. I think I spent more money giving handouts to the poor than at that particular market!

The Brocante at the Place de la Bastille was expensive, but what a site to behold! Gorgeous! I got great decorating ideas for my shop and a few trinkets. My fav Paris flea market was the Porte de Vanves where I got many good deals and the atmosphere was grand!

Thanks again for the information and encouragement, it was truly appreciated.

Jackie Lantry
Bliss Farm Antiques

PS. I’m happy to say I felt right at home in Paris! I was nervous before going that as a sensibly dressed American I wouldn’t fit it and that everyone would be wearing black!

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Dear Jackie,

top:2px;padding-right:5px;font-family:times;”>What an absolute delight to receive feedback on your Paris antiques shopping trip! It sounds like you had a ball and it was so wonderful to tour the Paris flea markets thru your eyes! I agree with you regarding both Montreuil and Porte de Vanves. Indeed, Bastille can be expensive, but isn’t it oh-so swoon worthy! In addition to your great feedback on the markets, I was delighted to see pictures of your shop in Rehoboth, Massachusetts – it looks like you scored some delicious inventory for your clients!

Today on my blog I’d like to feature YOU – Jackie Lantry of Bliss Farm Antiques – as The Diva of The Day!!!

Sincerely Yours,

The Antiques Diva™

(this crown seen right is just for you!)

Diva-scovery: Bliss Farm Antiques:

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BLISS FARM ANTIQUES
417 Tremont Street
Rehoboth, Massachusetts – USA

HOURS Thursday–Sunday open from 10am–6pm (and by appointment)

Make sure to visit The Bliss Farm Antiques Blog!

2010 Bliss Farm Antiques Show Schedule:

MARCH 2010
28TH ANNUAL DUXBURY ANTIQUES SHOW
DUXBURY HIGH SCHOOL
130 ST. GEORGE ST., DUXBURY, MASS.
3/27/10 and 3/28/10 from 10am-4pm

MAY 2010
BRIMFIELD!
5/12/10 THRU 5/15/10/
NEW ENGLAND MOTEL
THIRD PAVILLION, FRONT BOOTH
OPENS AT 6AM

JULY 2010
BRIMFIELD!
7/14/10 THRU 7/18/10
THIRD PAVILLION, FRONT BOOTH
OPENS AT 6AM

SEPTEMBER 2010
BRIMFIELD!
9/8/10 THRU 9/12/10
THIRD PAVILLION, FRONT BOOTH
OPENS AT 6AM

DECEMBER 2010
*ANNUAL OPEN HO– USE*
*ALWAYS THE FIRST WEEKEND IN DECEMBER*
Fri-Sun, 12/3rd, 4th & 5th. Stop by for yummy treats, special sales, and a big GIVEAWAY. Register to win a custom wreath (value $75) or a surprise gift! 10AM-5PM

Upcoming Paris Brocantes!

Dear Paris-Based Diva Readers,

top:2px;padding-right:5px;font-family:times;”>This Weekend – Oct 17 & 18 – get out of the city! Leave Paris behind and head to Senlis and visit this small town’s “Salon des Antiquaires” near Paris at the Abbaye Royale de Chaalis –Fee of 3 Euro includes entrance to the brocante & abbey!

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Happy Shopping,

The Antiques Diva™

Fall France Brocante and Art Market Calendar Update

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Joel Garcia, Paris’ pre-eminent organizer of brocantes, art salons and antique fairs just released their upcoming “CALENDRIER DES MANIFESTATIONS A VENIR”. Add these dates to your agenda!

ANTIQUITES BROCANTE / VIEUX PAPIERS – Antique Markets and Flea Markets/ Old Paper Markets

23 Octobre – 1er Novembre : Salon du Livre et Papiers anciens – Paris – Espace Champerret / 23 October – 1st November: Old Books and Papers Salon

5 – 15 Novembre : Salon d’Antiquités Brocante – Paris – Place de la Bastille / 5-15 November: Antiques and Bric-a-Brac Market – Paris – Place de la Bastille. Read more about a special Antiques Diva Tour of the to-join-two-special-antiques.html” target=”_blank”>Place de Bastille Brocante.

GRANDS MARCHES D’ART CONTEMPORAIN / Large Contemporary Art Markets

3 – 6 Septembre : GMAC – Valbonne – Le Pré des Arts / 3-6 September: Valbonne (Alpes-Maritimes region) Art Fair

15 – 18 Octobre : GMAC – Chatou – Ile des Impressionnistes / 15-18 October Chatou (Paris suburb) Ile des Impressionnistes

27 Octobre – 1er Novembre : GMAC – Paris – Place de la Bastille / 27 October- 1 November Paris Place de la Bastille

Find more information on the Joel Garcia website!

Until next time,

The Antiques Diva™

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Paris Brocantes and Flea Markets Spring/Summer 2008 Calendar

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11-20 April – Antiquites & Art Actuel — Parc Monceau
Boulevard de Courcelles, Paris 8th
Metro – Monceau
11am – 8pm

1 May – Brocante Exceptionnelle
Marche au Puces de la Porte de Montreuil, Paris 20th
Metro – Porte de Montreuil

8 – 9 May – Brocantes Spam
Blvd Edgar Quinet, Paris 14th
Metro – Edgar Quinet

10-11 May – Brocantes Spam
Ave de la Republique, Paris 11th
Metro: Parmentier

8 – 18 May — Bastille, Antiquites Brocante
Place de la Bastille, Paris 11th
11am – 7pm, 350 Vendors
www.joel0garcia-organisation.fr

30 May – 8 June — Antiquites & Art Actuel Ecole Militaire
Ace. Duquesne et Lowendal, Paris 7th
Metro – Ecole Miliaire
11am – 7pm

30 May – June 1 18th Puce du Design et De La Mode des Annees 1950’s – 1980’s
Quai de la Loire et Promendade Jean Vigo, Paris 19th
www.pucesdudesign.com
10 – 7pm, 70 vendors
(Fair also held in Oct – dates not yet available )

Month of June – 31st Foire Saint Germain
Place St Sulpice, Paris 6th
11am – 8pm, 100 vendors
www.foiresaintgermain.fr