Bonjour, join me as I take you on a journey through my latest French brocante haul! In this video, I visit my friend Pascal’s amazing brocante shop in the heart of Charente-Maritime, France, and explore his incredible treasure filled warehouse. (Pascal’s shop address is listed below!)
I share the exciting finds I brought home, including a gorgeous copper jam basin, an elegant Emile Tessier cache-pot, a rare verre de mariage (French wedding glass), plates with a charming story and, of course, more baskets (you know I can’t resist them!).
Back at home, I show you how I’ve styled each piece to bring a touch of French countryside charm to my spaces. From arranging fresh flowers in the vessels to creating a cozy Bunny Mellon-inspired basket display in the kitchen, I hope this video gives you ideas for decorating with your own brocante finds!
Thank you for joining me on this adventure into the world of French antiques and brocante treasures. If you love slow living, vintage decor, and the timeless beauty of France, don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more!
Pascal’s Brocante Shop Address:
BROCANTE PASCAL
21 rue Nationale
17250 SAINT PORCHAIRE
Follow Pascal on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/antiquebrocantepascal/
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I have been married for 40 years and husband brings me a bouquet of flowers every Saturday he is a keeper😁
I absolutely love any and all videos you do. I watch because I love all things French and your videos are so relaxing and inspiring. So as far as sharing prices- “You Do You.” Do what you are comfortable with. Watching from North Carolina, USA.
Agreed! If you are interested in vintage or antiques then you know. No prices. They take away the beauty of your vlogs
What lovely items you purchased.
I love, love your videos they are so therapeutics for me 🙏🏼!!
I don’t think you need to discuss prices of your items. Most of us who collected from Antique sales or shops, know most of the pricing. Just do what you were doing previously. How you are going to use your purchases and showing. us, is interesting. People are not buying from you, so don’t need to know how how much you are spending. Love your channel. And I keep being distracted by the necklace you are wearing, beautiful. I bought myself some tulips too today. Always nice after the Christmas decorations are put away.
I’m blessed to travel a lot and live in different countries for the past 10 years. I buy things because I LOVE them….not to display costs. I 100% understand and respect your thoughts and beliefs. The pieces you bought are absolutely beautiful ❤❤
Simply elegant, I love the idea of hanging all the lovely baskets. I too have a passion for baskets. Thank you for sharing.
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✨Dear Audrey..LOVE your Videos. Nourishes my Heart & Soul💖 So thank you, so glad I found you🎇
Another impressive video! Would love to see your garden in the spring.
Some things need to be a little mysterious, like brocante prices…😂
Lovely pieces Audrey! I'd be interested to learn how you maintain your silverware…
p.s. your commentary seems to be in mono (when listening with headphones).
Happy New Year to you Audrey & yours. I’m really glad you addressed the price topic. We get asked that question also ( to share prices) and for us it’s harder to answer as we resale many of our finds and like to consider our time, efforts and packing but most importantly consider our “value,” so we don’t like to share that information. BTW- I once had an Emile braided bowl that I didn’t realize what it was until after I sold it and slightly regretted it. 😊 Your set of white candlestick holders, I have one of those for my own keeper collection. Do you know anything about them? ❤Jeni
I think that people want to know the price just to see how you snagged a great bargain that’s all.
I am so happy you don't want to discuss money. Treasure finding is not about that and the poetry found in objects is what matters to you evidently and this is why we're here. Thank you for sharing this romantic beauty with the world.
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Thank you
Morning, I love antiques/ vintage as well. I’m lucky my parents passed down many items to us from their parents and great grandparents. Baskets are among them. Several of my favorite are stamped Domino Sugar which were used to transport pies or deliver your sugar, I was told by my grandma. Thank you for another wonderful video ❤
It's so big pleasure to wach your materials. Thank you for this nice, calm moments with "your surrounding" 🙂
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So happy to see someone else loves baskets! I’ve collected so many and have my particulars about what I buy.❤
Sehr geschmackvolle Auswahl und ein wunderschönes Haus!👍
Have done the same with my basket huge collection 15 years ago! Otherwise, one advice for tulips. Don't put that much water but only a centimeter. They'll live much longer and stay straight up! 😊
Such lovely treasures, thank you for sharing them and the styling ideas. I love the Neo-Classical style as well, the purity of line, shape and color with classical motifs, so versatile, adding elegance.
Thank ou. It really makes no difference how much you've paid for the items because we Cann't find them. Loving your channel and love your coat!
Gorgeous, gorgeous pieces! Each one must give you a smile each time you see it. The hanging baskets is genius. I think you need more and I bet that was part of the plan. Loved the video!
Lovely touches. (I must-be the exception here, because prices dó matter to me, unfortunately!)
Love all your treasures🦘🇦🇺🐨
Bonjour félicitation de très belles choses👍de super trouvailles❤❤❤❤j'ai bien aimée bz
Bonjour Audrey
Je vous suis depuis de nombreuses années mais suis vraiment trop timide pour m imposer ici . Merci au vous pour tant de douceur et de très bon goût et c est un réel plaisir de vous découvrir à chaque contenu. Par contre, étant donné que mon niveau d anglais ne soit pas top top , y a-t-il moyen d avoir une traduction française écrite sur vos prochaines vidéos . Voilà, c’est dit, je me sens moins timide tout à coup . À bientôt, 💐
Bonsoir Audrey. After watching your video I jumped in my car to visit Brocante Pascal. I found many lovely things including a small crystal chandelier for my powder room and a marble table for outdoors. Thank you so much for the recommendation and I look forward to more gorgeous videos!
Bonjour. Vidéo intéressante. Je comprends l’importance de répondre aux commentaires. Toutefois, mon humble avis est qu’il s’agit de votre chaîne YouTube et que votre style vous appartient. Je soutiens à 100% votre opinion de ne pas partager les prix. Sinon, le cache-pot est magnifique! ✨ Merci pour l’info des « assiettes parlantes ». Je ne connaissais pas le terme. J’adore aussi l’idée de partage d’inspiration. ❤ Sincères salutations de la ville de Québec. 💁🏻♀️🇨🇦
I adore your sensibility. I always look at the little details around your home. Your videos are very calming- soothing- inspiring.
Beautiful video. I loved how you styled your brocante finds.
Sounds fair to give the average market price of any piece, i agree with you in not being comfortable with telling how much you payed for something. i m a newbie here and i like you channel
New subscriber. Enjoying your content. I'm from middle America. Amazing how so many miles apart yet can enjoy and appreciate the same things. Look forward to seeing more in the future. 😊