What’s So Special About French Brocantes?
Barefoot Blogger · Inspire · Shopping & GiftsTell me there’s a brocante nearby and I’m there!
If I start off another blog post with “one of my favorite things,” please excuse me.
It’s just that it’s so hard for me to contain myself when describing some of the fun things to do in France. Like going to brocantes.
…Continue reading here to find out why Deborah likes to peruse the stalls at the weekend markets in Provence. These events are not quite garage sales, not entirely antique markets, but definitely worth checking out to see the range of “treasures” available for sale.
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