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The History of the Mazagran
How a battle in Algeria brought an iconic cup, and iced coffee, to France
 • Bill Borman
Bouillon a Go-Go
I stuff myself at four Parisian Belle Époque restaurants
 • Bill Borman
January 2026 — Antique Fairs
January is cold in France — even in the south — and is slow for antique fairs, but there are a few large events not to be missed.
 • Richard Thomas
December 2025 — Antique Fairs
December is typically a slower month for antique fairs due to the popularity of Christmas markets.
 • Richard Thomas
October 2025 — Antique Fairs
Shorter days and cooler evenings throughout France remind everyone that another year is fast drawing to a close. Peruse the 11 professional antique…
 • Richard Thomas and Bill Borman
The Absolute Joy of Perusing a French Grocery Store
A love letter to Real Food, as told in photos
 • Bill Borman
September 2025 — Antique Fairs
Celebrate La Rentrée with our September listing of the 17 most popular antique shows in France, including one of the largest in all of Europe!
 • Richard Thomas
A Favorite Resource
Get all the details of our favorite monthly antique fair in the Loire region, just over two hours outside of Paris! Learn how to apply for a free entry…
 • Bill Borman
July 2025 — Antique Fairs
The brocante, flea markets, antique fairs in France during July 2025 throughout the south of France, Provence, Loire Valley and more.
 • Richard Thomas
The Van Gogh Walk
Do you want to walk in the footsteps of one of the worlds greatest artists? Travel with us to Saint-Remy-de-Provence, and learn where Vincent van Gogh…
 • Bill Borman
Discovering a Route des Brocantes
Are you looking for an alternative to antique shopping in the Paris flea markets? Be one of those in the know with our list of brocantes and antique…
 • Bill Borman
Getting Around — Paris's Metro System is now Paperless
Those paper Metro tickets for getting around Paris are no more. If you're using public transportation in Paris or to and from Charles de Gaulle Airport…
 • Bill Borman
the French experience.
the French experience.
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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