A late 19th-century collapsible daybed, sans mattress. I bought it three years ago at Clignacourt; ever since it's been in the cave (wine cellar)!
Today I am treasure-hunting at the 76th Foire Nationale aux Antiquites a la Brocante et aux Jambons at Ile de Chatou. Want to join me? Better get your skates on - this is opening day, when the best and most unusual items are on offer. Gates open at 10 a.m. and close promptly at 7 p.m. But don't despair - if you can't get there today, the brocante continues daily through March 16th. Tickets are available at the gate.
While you're there, be sure to check out Julie Isore's Agape stand at 1, rue de la Gaite. If you're mad about kitchen collectibles, see Blandine Bavoux at Jolietrouvaille, 10, rue de la Gaite.
To get to Chatou, take a taxi from Paris or the RER A1 train, direction Saint-Germain-en-Laye to Rueil-Malmaison or Chatou-Croissy. Then walk over the bridge to Ile de Chatou. But at the end of the day, don't expect to find a taxi willing to take you back to Paris - you'll need to take the train, no matter how much treasure you're carrying!
Check back this weekend for photos from the brocante.
Don't keep us waiting.....what did you get?!
Posted by: maryam in Marrakesh | 08 March 2008 at 12:32
I can't wait to see what treasures you find there! What a lovely daybed. Perhaps you could turn the wine cellar into a guest room? lol Though I'm not sure how much wine you might have left after guests departed :)
Hope you had fun at the brocante~xOx
Posted by: tinker | 08 March 2008 at 09:59
I like Kristen R.'s idea!!! Only change it to 2008 if possible for me!
I hope you find some wonderful things (you always do).
Why no taxi willing to take you back? Trains are fine though. If I am lucky enough to ever get to Paris I am sure I will do whatever is necessary!!!
xo
Posted by: Gillian | 08 March 2008 at 04:51
Oh...I would be quite a sight on the train with all my treasure's!!!
Posted by: stephanie | 08 March 2008 at 03:59
hurry back ~ what did you get sweetie?
and could you plllllease e-mail me already
?
sosososos impatient...
Posted by: maddie | 08 March 2008 at 02:49
I always wondered how people lugged their goodies back into town. I remember going out to Cligancourt and feeling a little relieved that I didn't buy anything I couldn't carry back with me.
Have fun this weekend. Can't wait to see what you find!
Posted by: tangobaby | 07 March 2008 at 23:33
Lucky you! And then, lucky us that will get to see what you will carry back on the train in your magic sac!
xox
Constance
Posted by: rochambeau | 07 March 2008 at 21:39
If it's not raining I'd love to go!
rel
Posted by: rel | 07 March 2008 at 17:20
Would I like to go? You've got to be kidding.
You are such a tease.
Posted by: karen cole | 07 March 2008 at 16:57
To Do List
Visit Tara in 2009
Shop until we drop
Sip Latte's in her fav Paris Cafe
Eat lots of crusty bread with delectable cheese
Ship large packages home
Tara I say this all the time but I must say it again what a treasure you are my friend!
XOX
Kristen
Posted by: Kristen R | 07 March 2008 at 15:30
Great photos! I can always count on finding treasure on your posts.
Posted by: chiefbiscuit | 07 March 2008 at 13:27
Girrrl....WHAT is this doing in the basement??! ha I might need to sleep in it when I come to Paris sometime..one day... miraculously. wish I was going to the Brocante. Thanks for all you kind words on my blog..I'm still feeling icky. Thanks too for the link from your past post to America blog! I didn't know about it and now it's on my fave. Boy..I lost all ALL respect for Hillary. She might as well be one of the Good Ole' Boys. Geeze. I am SO glad you keep us up to date on political news. I never watch TV anymore!
Posted by: Pam Aries | 07 March 2008 at 12:00