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Shop Until You Drop… Brocante Bug Side Effects
2026-06-08 11:00 UTC by Corey

There are only a few- You cannot stop until you drop- and until then you’ll dig as if your life depended on it,

Disclaimer: These photos are not staged

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They make me smile. Thanks for sharing! by Marilyn Miller

The Brocante Hunt with the French la Vie
2026-06-07 11:00 UTC by Corey

Some come for the thrill of the hunt. Others come for the inspiration, and/or the chance to experience a side of France many visitors never see.

There is no expertise required, no shop to stock, and no need to know the difference between Louis XV and Louis XVI.

All that’s needed is curiosity,

a sense of adventure,

the simple...

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Oh the temptations and the smiles. by Marilyn Miller
Thank you once again Cory for bringing the adventure and fun to ... by Cynthia Thompson

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The Places the French la Vie Takes Us
2026-06-06 11:00 UTC by Corey

Up several flights of stairs to a private brocante; through homes, garages, hidden haunts, and fairs—where incredible discoveries await.

Mona Lisa! Well, hello there! Fancy meeting you here.

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Too much fun! Never! Laugh and love given! by Marilyn Miller
Awesome photos….I can feel the adventure! by Diogenes
Scrolling down the photo……only Mona Lisa and 2 feet LOL by Leonie
What a fun find and story to go with it!!! Blessings by Cynthia Thompson

Antique Textiles Gathering from France
2026-06-05 11:00 UTC by Corey

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I do have a weakness for textiles. Lovely! by Marilyn Miller
In reply to Diogenes. ❤️ by Corey
In reply to Ann of Avondale. ❤️ by Corey
In reply to Stubblejumpers Cafe. I wouldn’t want your head ... by Corey
My head would explode if I ever went with you to a brocante in ... by Stubblejumpers Cafe
Glad you are back! Love all the textiles. As you can see, I ... by Ann of Avondale

Not to worry!
2026-06-04 12:26 UTC by Corey

There is a small glitch with my posting to the site, so I am having a friend help me post this message. We are working on the problem. Thanks for your patience.