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Vide Grenier vs Brocante (antique markets in Provence)

May 18, 2015 by ashleyt 24 Comments

If you’re a fan of shabby chic décor then you’ve probably heard of the term brocante either in magazines or Pinterest photos. What you don’t hear very often in Anglophone circles is the term vide grenier. Antique markets in Provence are not all created equal…

Brocante Isle sur la Sorgue

Vintage ice cream cart at the International Isle sur la Sorgue Brocante

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Filed Under: Festivals and Events, French Culture, Local Markets Tagged With: antique market provence, antiques, antiquing, brocante, brocante; vide-grenier, chiner, flea market, french markets, french vintage, Isle sur la Sorgue, markets, shabby-chic

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