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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.
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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..JPG)
Our tour included a long walk through the Gallo-Roman caves where the champagne is stored.
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And views of the many vaults--this one with 72, 212, bottles.
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Our tour ended in a private salon where we shared a... View full article →
France or Germany?
Today we began our discovery of Alsace, a region on the German border whose ownership has gone back and forth between France and Germany for centuries. Charming villages everywhere boast brightly painted buildings, frescoed exterior walls, and gingerbread tiled roofs.
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Colmar feels like we just stepped into a painting, a palette of colors where flowers spill out of baskets and window boxes at...
Spaetzle, Schnitzel, and Struedel
Strasbourg, the capital of Alsace and the place where the EU convenes, is a pristine city bustling with restaurants and shops.
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The cathedral here houses a fascinating and enormous glockenspiel whose many figures tell their own story of time’s passing. The crowd gathers at noon everyday to view the display of this amazing nineteenth century clock.
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Traveling with teens has its spontaneous...
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Let the Shopping Begin!
Each trip to France has its own special flavor. Shopping with Camille has been a special time. She loves the hunt for good art and has an opinion about every choice. We love our choices. I would hang any one of these paintings in my own home.
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A break for crepes after a morning’s hard work.
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The Hunt Continues...
Today’s finds include pretty windows, pretty chairs, and a fabulous mirror.
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And visits with old friends along the way.
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A coffee and Orangina break at the end of the afternoon.
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Let’s get to work!
The next week will be solid work now with some socializing mixed in with French friends. Today’s finds included two fabulous paintings.
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A short break for some wonderful French coffee and the kids’ favorite drink Orangina, a carbonated orange drink that comes in a bottle whose classic shape is a part of every French childhood.
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Day Two Unloading the Container
Well, the boxes have all been unpacked....
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Accessories and Furnishings everywhere...
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Time to arrange the showrooms...
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An unbelievable morning!
After working until 2:00 a.m. on the computer last night, we woke up this morning to a knock on the door from Brigitte, the owner of the farm where we are staying. The bomb squad had arrived along with their bomb sniffing dog. Our room was searched and sniffed while we stood by, still in our pajamas (mine toile of course). “Just a lot of old things”, I told them. “We are antique dealers.” The...© 2026 French Metro Antiques. Powered by Shopify
