French la Vie https://www.frenchlavie.com French la Vie Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:00:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.2 https://www.frenchlavie.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/poppy-1-150x150.png French la Vie https://www.frenchlavie.com 32 32 https://www.frenchlavie.com/2026/09/30/antiquing-with-the-french-la-vie/ Antiquing with the French la Vie https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970821839/0/tongueincheek~Antiquing-with-the-French-la-Vie/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970821839/0/tongueincheek~Antiquing-with-the-French-la-Vie/#respond Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:00:08 +0000 https://www.frenchlavie.com/?p=86712 Where I have connected to wonder-filled friends, and have been invited to take you who have joined me on a French la Vie to visit, and experience what I have come to know and love. Let’s go antiquing. You know, I know, We know so let’s go! Not just for the stuff one can find—though […]
               

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Where I have connected to wonder-filled friends, and have been invited to take you who have joined me on a French la Vie to visit, and experience what I have come to know and love.

Let’s go antiquing. You know, I know, We know so let’s go!

Not just for the stuff one can find—though yes, there is plenty—but because it’s one of the most beautiful ways I’ve come to know France.

After more than 35 years of living here, it’s the brocantes, the flea markets, the hidden corners filled with forgotten things that have shown me the real France.

And the reason I started a blog.

Antiquing has taken me off the main roads and into the heart of little villages, through dusty attics, ivy-covered courtyards, and Sunday mornings that feel like stepping back in time.

It’s how I discovered so much of this country— by following the trail of objects and stories, and letting them lead me behind the scenes, behind the facade, into the soul of it all.

A completely, one of a kind, way to travel, to experience, to see France.

The brocante welcomes all types, crumpled or combed. It takes you the way you are, seduces, grabs you… and lets you find your delight amongst the collection of old things that still hum a familiar song.

Antiquing isn’t just shopping. It’s wandering, wondering, and falling in love with a place in the most unexpected, intimate ways.

Antiquing in France— is a beautifully immersive experience, it’s a journey into the heart of Provence, and so many of you have joined us over and over again. Thank you for letting me create an avenue to share my passion.

The French la Vie dates for 2027 are completely full. How did that happen so fast? Well, because many of you trust me, share the same pleasure of antiquing, adore France, and I guess like my cooking. Thank you for it all!

Imagine that. All of it.

               

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During the French la Vie my guests stay with me. When they leave I start to clean and prepare for the next arrivals.

The guests left before the sunrise had a chance to brighten the sky.

Olivia’s school was on strike-

so I inherited a little helper. Oh did we laugh, didn’t accomplish much, but my joy/happy/fill my cup radar was charged to the max.

Claire Sparkle managed to carry the linens to the washing machine!

]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970779296/0/tongueincheek~The-Little-Helper/feed/ 6 https://www.frenchlavie.com/2026/09/28/friends/ Friends https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970714313/0/tongueincheek~Friends/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970714313/0/tongueincheek~Friends/#comments Mon, 28 Sep 2026 11:00:15 +0000 https://www.frenchlavie.com/?p=86674 How sweet friendship is. To meet one another over a shared passion, and discover other avenues in common. Thank you for being part of this blogging community, coming to France, trusting me, and diving into the week of brocanting together!]]>

How sweet friendship is. To meet one another over a shared passion, and discover other avenues in common. Thank you for being part of this blogging community, coming to France, trusting me, and diving into the week of brocanting together!

]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970714313/0/tongueincheek~Friends/feed/ 4 https://www.frenchlavie.com/2026/09/27/brocante-perfect-as-is/ Brocante: Perfect As Is https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970622906/0/tongueincheek~Brocante-Perfect-As-Is/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970622906/0/tongueincheek~Brocante-Perfect-As-Is/#comments Sun, 27 Sep 2026 11:00:11 +0000 https://www.frenchlavie.com/?p=86670 A contradiction. Or a revelation? Imperfect.Flawed. Uneven. Incomplete. Perfection.Whole. Complete. Enough. A paradox. Nevertheless… Life is not a straight arrow – nor lived without error. The weathered stone.The crooked smile.The rewritten page.The healed scar. Perfection is revealed as they say- Beauty is in the eye of the beholder,]]>

A contradiction.

Or a revelation?

Imperfect.
Flawed. Uneven. Incomplete.

Perfection.
Whole. Complete. Enough.

A paradox.

Nevertheless…

Life is not a straight arrow – nor lived without error.

The weathered stone.
The crooked smile.
The rewritten page.
The healed scar.

Perfection is revealed as they say-

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder,

]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970622906/0/tongueincheek~Brocante-Perfect-As-Is/feed/ 1 Weekly Top Posts: 2026-09-27https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970508729/0/tongueincheek<ol><li><a rel="NOFOLLOW" href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969379382/0/tongueincheek/~Ancient-Art-in-the-Louvre">Ancient Art in the Louvre</a></li> <li><a rel="NOFOLLOW" href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969317807/0/tongueincheek/~All-of-the-Time">All of the Time</a></li> <li><a rel="NOFOLLOW" href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969440537/0/tongueincheek/~French-la-Vie-Autumn-Journeys">French la Vie Autumn Journeys</a></li> <li><a rel="NOFOLLOW" href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969282503/0/tongueincheek/~Tucking-Things-Together">Tucking Things Together</a></li> <li><a rel="NOFOLLOW" href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969506003/0/tongueincheek/~And-Away-We-Go">And Away We Go</a></li> </ol><Img align="left" border="0" height="1" width="1" alt="" style="border:0;float:left;margin:0;padding:0;width:1px!important;height:1px!important;" hspace="0" src="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/i/970508729/0/tongueincheek"> Sun, 27 Sep 2026 04:00:01 GMTtag:feedblitz.com,2026-09-27:tongueincheek/2026-09-27T04:00:01-00:00 FeedSplice by FeedBlitz https://www.frenchlavie.com/2026/09/26/the-most-lovely-review/ The Most Lovely Review https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970408001/0/tongueincheek~The-Most-Lovely-Review/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970408001/0/tongueincheek~The-Most-Lovely-Review/#comments Sat, 26 Sep 2026 11:00:29 +0000 https://www.frenchlavie.com/?p=86655 « There is something magical about a brocante tour with Corey that has very little to do with what comes home in your suitcase. It’s the laughter, the beautiful little villages, the early mornings spent searching for treasures, the wonderful people you meet along the way, and those unexpected moments that somehow become your favorite memories. […]]]>

« There is something magical about a brocante tour with Corey that has very little to do with what comes home in your suitcase. It’s the laughter, the beautiful little villages, the early mornings spent searching for treasures, the wonderful people you meet along the way, and those unexpected moments that somehow become your favorite memories. And oh yes , the singing! »

« Our time with Corey was simply happy — truly, joyously happy. The kind of trip where you find yourself smiling at the end of the day, tired from walking, perhaps carrying one treasure too many, and already wishing you could do it all over again. »

« And we will! We’re returning next summer, and just knowing that another adventure through the brocantes of France is waiting for us makes me happy all over again. Some trips give you beautiful things to bring home. The very best ones give you beautiful memories — and dear friends — to keep forever. ❤🇫🇷 »

Thank you, Pam for such a lovely, generous, thoughtful review!!!

Creating the French la Vie is a combination of how I discovered so much of this country—not through guidebooks or grand monuments, but by following the trail of objects and stories, and letting them lead me behind the scenes, behind the facade, into the soul of it all. And best, is how I can continue to share it with you xxxxx

]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970408001/0/tongueincheek~The-Most-Lovely-Review/feed/ 2 https://www.frenchlavie.com/2026/09/25/day-four-with-the-french-la-vie/ Day Four with the French la Vie https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970213958/0/tongueincheek~Day-Four-with-the-French-la-Vie/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970213958/0/tongueincheek~Day-Four-with-the-French-la-Vie/#comments Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:00:43 +0000 https://www.frenchlavie.com/?p=86646 Traveling without touring is discovering a place long enough to feel its rhythm, sharing laughter and conversation with kindred spirits, and wandering where history lives daily. The most treasured souvenirs are pieces of a place, carrying the hands, hearts, and stories of those who came before. The journey is measured by the moments that stay […]]]>

Traveling without touring is discovering a place long enough to feel its rhythm, sharing laughter and conversation with kindred spirits, and wandering where history lives daily. The most treasured souvenirs are pieces of a place, carrying the hands, hearts, and stories of those who came before. The journey is measured by the moments that stay tucked within our hearts.

Perhaps you’ll join us someday—to slow your pace, follow your curiosity, and discover beauty in the ordinary xx

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