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From Piggy Kitchen, join us as we travel through France buying antiques! We'll share with you the many scheduled (over 200!) antique fairs, the antique stores we shop, how to ship -- along with the wonderful culture of France!

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July 2026 — Antique Fairs

Summer is in full swing throughout France!

Summer is in full swing throughout France! There are many large antique fairs to choose from, and nine of the twelve listed are free. One in the north on July 15 and one in the south on July 26 ar...

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July 2026 — Paris Antique Fairs and Rummage Sales

Welcome to our new monthly calender of antique fairs and rummage sales exclusively in Paris!

Welcome to our new monthly calender of antique fairs and rummage sales exclusively in Paris! You’ll find them arranged by date with the neighborho...

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Did You Know? Bonjour vs. Bonsoir

Every time I go to France, I seem to be stumped about when to switch from bonjour to bonsoir.

Every time I go to France, I seem to be stumped about when to switch from bonjour to bonsoir. Bonjour translates to “hello” or “good morning” but...

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June 2026 — Antique Fairs

Summer begins in France, and the weather is just beautiful in the north and the south is becoming hot.

Summer begins in France, and the weather is just beautiful in the north and the south is becoming hot. There are many large antique fair...

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Antique Fairs — How to Read the Monthly Calendars

The crowd waiting for entry to one of the many antique fairs in France!

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  • Bill Borman

    Buyer, restorer and seller of French culinary antiques. Living a life "a la française."

  • Jaíne Mackievicz

    A butterbeliever, writing & cooking with a Brazilian accent. Winner of The Julia Child Challenge | Contadora de histórias de comer, viajante, e amante de manteiga. Sempre cozinhando com sotaque brasileiro.

  • Richard Thomas

    Writing about traveling and buying antiques in France, with Bill Borman and @thefrenchexperience.

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