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April 01, 2026

Medieval Musings

We did a bit of shopping this morning and found this stunning Louis-Philippe book matched walnut chest, c. 1830.

Then we visited the Chateau de Fougeres, the largest medieval castle in Europe. We are in Brittany now and are learning much about the history of Brittany and their constant battles with the English and the French as they sought to maintain their independence. Brittanyfinally became an...

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April 01, 2026

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Fête en Bretagne

We ran across a Brittany fete (party) in the village of Vitre.

Harrison seemed less interested in the dancers for some reason.

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April 01, 2026

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Monks' Marshes of the Middle Ages

We have begun our trip south. Our halfway point is La Vendee, an agricultural region in the central west part of France. This is also the “Green Venice” of France as there are 300 kilometers of marshes dug by the monks during the Middle Ages. We took a river boat tour of the marshes with a shy young guide who had never had an American take this trip. We are definitely off the beaten path!

The...

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April 01, 2026

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Our Shop is Open with our Newest Arrivals from France!

Come visit our shop to see our latest arrivals or stay tuned to www.frenchmetro.com for the first upload of items from our spring shipment from France!

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April 01, 2026

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The Tulips in Full Bloom!

There are 1500 tulips in the garden at French Metro. Every year, we plant a different color combination. This year it's cheery yellows, oranges, and reds! Come down and see our tulips in full bloom.

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April 01, 2026

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Plein Air Painters of the Ozarks at French Metro Antiques

The Plein Air Painters of the Ozarks were at French Metro Antiques this morning painting in the garden. A dozen painters were sprinkled around the building, some painting a still life we had set up with antique objects from the shop, others capturing the tulips. Their works will be displayed in our shop on May 6 during First Thursday Art Walk in Fayetteville.

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April 01, 2026

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Prayer Chair

We just finished cleaning, waxing, and reupholstering this hand carved ash prayer chair we brought back on our most recent shipment from France. These kneelers were traditionally given to young girls at their first communion for them to say their prayers at night. See more photos at http://www.frenchmetro.com/gallery/furnishings/chairs/10A104.html.

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April 01, 2026

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LUX Candle Giveaway

Enter for a chance to win a LUX candle!
($22 value, 10 scents available)

LUX Candles burn for 100 hours and there are 10 scents to choose from!

Simply become our fan on Facebook. Then, post a comment on our wall with a link to any item on our website that was featured in our recent advertisement in At Home in Arkansasmagazine (see below). Each item you find counts as one entry (18 max. per... View full article →

April 01, 2026

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Off to France Once Again!

"It's my turn!" That's Terry talking. Alexander and I had a momentous January trip to France this year, but it's time for our summer trip. Alexander is staying behind at the shop, so let us know if you have any special requests while we are on the hunt.

I don't think we can top meeting the President of France, but Terry and I, along with our youngest kids Harrison and Camille, have a lot of... View full article →

April 01, 2026

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POP the Cork!

What a fabulous way to spend our first full day in France! A VIP tour of the Taittinger Champagne House in Reims, graciously arranged by one of our clients who works for Taittinger in New York.