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.

Jun 9 • Richard Thomas

June 2026 — Antique Fairs

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

Jun 1 • Richard Thomas

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May 2026

Antique Fairs — How to Read the Monthly Calendars

Every month, The French Experience will publish a calendar of antique fairs that are “professional” markets, meaning the vendors are dealers of antiques…

May 17 • Richard Thomas

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 1 • Bill Borman

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April 2026

May 2026 — Antique Fair Calendar

All of France comes alive in May!

Apr 19 • Bill Borman and Richard Thomas

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Getting All Those Antiques Home

How do you ship antiques and fine art from antique shops and antique fairs in France? Follow our tips to learn how to ship your French antiques to the…

Apr 6 • Bill Borman

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March 2026

Did You Know? Salt and Santé

Learn about French salt and why saying “Santé” in France might not be enough

Mar 24 • Jaíne Mackievicz and Bill Borman

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French Salt — Sel de Guérande

All salt is not created equal!

Mar 15 • Bill Borman

Featured Antique — A Rare Charlotte Mold with a Special History

Imagine you're on a train ...

Mar 1 • Bill Borman

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February 2026

Antiquing In and Around Lyon

A full day of antique shopping, along with recommendations for nibbles and sleeping.

Feb 23 • Richard Thomas

Catching a Train at CDG

The primary airport of France, Charles de Gaulle (CDG), is truly a spaghetti-like sprawling thing. A handy guide to finding trains at CDG and which ones…

Feb 15 • Richard Thomas

Did You Know? Fish 365 Days a Year

Every morning, 365 days a year, fishermen bring their fresh catch to the Fish Market in the Port of Marseilles! The vibrant atmosphere includes the…

Feb 2 • Bill Borman