The History of the Mazagran

How a battle in Algeria brought an iconic cup, and iced coffee, to France

Jan 26 • Bill Borman

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Bouillon a Go-Go

I stuff myself at four Parisian Belle Époque restaurants

Jan 14 • Bill Borman

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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.

Jan 5 • Richard Thomas

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November 2025

December 2025 — Antique Fairs

December is typically a slower month for antique fairs due to the popularity of Christmas markets.

Nov 28, 2025 • Richard Thomas

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September 2025

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…

Sep 10, 2025 • Richard Thomas and Bill Borman

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The Absolute Joy of Perusing a French Grocery Store

A love letter to Real Food, as told in photos

Sep 10, 2025 • Bill Borman

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August 2025

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!

Aug 12, 2025 • Richard Thomas

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July 2025

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…

Jul 24, 2025 • Bill Borman

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May 2025

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.

May 31, 2025 • Richard Thomas

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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…

May 28, 2025 • Bill Borman

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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…

May 20, 2025 • Bill Borman

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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…

May 14, 2025 • Bill Borman

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