Pézenas, in the Languedoc region of southern France, is widely known as one of the areas most attractive towns for antiques. Its appeal comes not only from the number of antique shops and brocantes in the area, but from the setting itself. With narrow stone streets, old mansions, hidden courtyards, and weathered facades, Pézenas provides a natural home for historical objects.
There are around 40 antique stores in Pézenas, many of them open Friday through Sunday of each week. The majority of the antique stores in Pézenas are on Avenue Aristide Briand which turns into Avenue de Verdun, a very walkable set of streets with plenty of parking on the north side of Avenue Aristide Briand. There’s not much in the way of food available on Avenue Aristide Briand or Avenue de Verdun, but just a short walk away there are plenty of restaurant options along with additional shopping.
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When we shop Pézenas for antiques, these are some of the stores we visit:
Vion Antiquités Pézenas - Jean-Paul Et Maxime
Traditional French antiques, heavy on furniture and lighting, some art.
3 Avenue de Verdun, 34120 Pézenas, +33 6 49 54 75 83
https://www.antiquaires-pezenas.com/boutiques/antiquites-jean-paul-vion/
Au Chien Vert & Galerie Du Petit Prince
Almost all furniture and lighting, with some art and small items.
5 Avenue de Verdun, 34120 Pézenas, +33 4 67 98 39 13
https://www.instagram.com/galerie_du_petit_prince/
Galerie De Pézenas
Very large antique store with architecture salvage, tabletop items, cookware, furniture and a large collection of small items.
17 Avenue de Verdun, 34120 Pézenas, +33 6 10 66 89 80
Antiquités Koenig Jean-Louis
Almost all furniture and lighting, with some art and small items.
27 Avenue de Verdun, 34120 Pézenas, +33 4 67 30 65 86
https://www.instagram.com/koenigantiques/
Broc Et Fanfreluches
Housewares, tabletop items and cookware. Mostly small items.
5 Avenue Louis Montagne, 34120 Pézenas, +33 6 16 37 05 08
Brocante Eric Orsini
A curated selection of mostly French art with some furniture and objects.
4 Avenue Aristide Briand, 34120 Pézenas, +33 6 62 24 02 66
https://www.instagram.com/orsinieric/
Les Antiquaires De L’Hotel Genieys
Some furniture, with tabletop items and art.
21 Avenue Aristide Briand, 34120 Pézenas, +33 6 11 23 17 81
https://www.antiquaires-hotel-genieys.fr/
Not so far from me here in Carcassonne. I’ll have to get there and explore!
What are the dates of the big Brocante in October?