Brocante, Amsterdam. Wherever I travel, if there's a brocante in the vicinity, chances are I'll find it!
If you're lucky enough to be in Paris in late September, the famous brocante and ham fair at Chatou begins Friday, Sept. 25th and continues daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Sunday,Oct. 5th. My friends Blandine Bavoux, Geraldine Michelis and Gunnar Petterssen will be there with more unique finds.
The location near Paris is easily accessible via R.E.R. train A1 direction Saint-Germain-en-Laye. Exit the train at Rueil-Malmaison or Chatou-Croissy and walk the short distance to the Ile de Chatou. You can get a taxi from Paris, but don't expect to find one to take you home. Brocante tickets are available at the entrance gate at Ile de la Chatou.
Watch this site for further information about the Foire Nationale aux Antiquites a la Brocante et aux Jambons.
Ham as in the meat or as in ham radio? Either way, I'm not sure how the they fit with the broccante, but sounds fun!
Posted by: jeanie | 13 August 2009 at 23:04
You found one of my "secret sources" in A'dam!! Love this shop & the owners!
Would love to "meet you" in person when I'm in Paris for Chatou... thanks so much for reminding me to contact Blandine! Will do so asap!
Yours,
Toma
Posted by: TheAntiquesDiva | 13 August 2009 at 12:28
I want to do this! Maybe we should go to Paris in September? But we can't this september! What if we go next Sept? Is it every year?!?
that's all the questions for now...
Posted by: Chris | 12 August 2009 at 19:25
I've been twice to what we lovingly call the Ham Fest. A great experience, and I'm looking forward to doing it again this time. Thanks for the reminder!
Posted by: Shelli | 12 August 2009 at 07:35
Ham and a brocante? Together! Woman you are living the sweet life!
Posted by: Yoli | 12 August 2009 at 06:00
Oh, that sounds like so much fun and I am there then.
Posted by: Marilyn | 12 August 2009 at 02:44
Tara you find the best things!!! Wish I were in Paris today. xo
Posted by: Gillian daSilva | 12 August 2009 at 00:09
that sounds lovely! it really does. that would make my september. : )
Posted by: Christina | 11 August 2009 at 19:12
I am SO excited and I had no idea Geraldine Michelis was a friend of yours. I have featured her on my blog before. Small World.
Posted by: Di Overton | 11 August 2009 at 18:12