Chatou brocante begins Friday

Tutus, Covent Garden, London.

If you're in Paris, you may enjoy visiting the 79th Foire Nationale aux Antiquites a la Brocante et aux Jambons at Chatou. Opening day is Friday, Sept. 25th. The brocante - my favourite in the area - continues from 10 a.m. through 7 p.m. daily through October 4th.

Tickets are available at the gate. From Charles de Gaulle Etoile metro station, take the RER A1 train (direction Saint-Germain-en-Laye) to Rueil-Malmaison or Chatou-Croissy. Follow the signs at the exit and walk across the bridge to Ile de Chatou.

Or you can drive or grab a taxi from Paris. But don't count on a taxi bringing you back to Paris, unless you specifically book one in advance. More likely, you'll need to take the train back to Paris, no matter how much loot you've collected!

I'll be there opening day with an antiques enthusiast and store owner visiting from San Francisco. I'll also be there next week with Di Overton, searching for items she can revamp for Ghost Furniture. Stop by and say hello to my friends Blandine Bavoux (72 Allee Nouvelle), Gunnar Petterssen (1-3 rue Pele) and Geraldine Michelis (Une Chanson Douce). You'll be amazed at the stylish antiques and collectibles these clever dealers have on offer.

See you at Chatou!

Comments

[anne]

oh another thing I have missed, maybe next time.

[amber]

You keep showing up in my dreams. Whats up?!

:)

[Gillian daSilva]

Oh popping off to Chatou with Di are we?
Hmmm. Sounds delish!!!
You lucky birds.
Anyhoo, take me in your pocket spiritually. I'll be the one wisecracking in foreign accents.
Check your email tomorrow regarding a certain trip to the ME. With me. Get it? ME with me? LOL!~~
love you! xo

[Tara Bradford]

Hi Shelli,

I went to opening day at Chatou, but I'm afraid my dance card is full at the moment. Four sets of friends are in town and I'm racing around like a madwoman. Perhaps another time? But you should go to Chatou yourself; it's always fun and the ham is as scrumptious as ever!

Best,
Tara

[Shelli]

I adore the Chatou brocante since the first time I went years ago. In our family we call it the Ham Fest. I'd love to meet you out there this week if I could tag along. When are you going?

Shelli
www.areweinparisyet.blogspot.com

[susanna's sketchbook]

Ohhh...I so wish I could join you there. Please bring your camera with you so we can see what you saw & bought.

[Jen Laceda]

My daughter will just love those tutus. You are so lucky to be living in Paris!

[Chris]

wow.
talking about not being in Paris at the right time...!

[jeanie]

Even a ballet clutz (like me) would fall in love with these tutus! How I wish I could join you and everyone else at Chatou! It sounds fabulous! Have fun -- aren't you glad you did that cleaning out thing awhile back?

[le petit cabinet de curiosites]

I was sure you were going back from London to go to Chatou ! Can't wait to see your pics ...

[Redness]

I am greener than Kermit ... enjoy, enjoy ;)

[Barbara]

I don't know which I love more - the green and white striped awning (?) or the pink tutus! (BTW, did you hear that Tom Delay appeared on 'Dancing with the Stars'? I only saw clips on 'The Daily Show,' but that was more than enough:-))

[Di Overton]

Ooh I can't wait. I did my post on Paris today and used that gorgeous photo of you in the hat - hope you approve. Until Wednesday my friend xo

[christina]

this is yummy! my daughter would love these. xoxo

[Se'Lah]

love those pink tutus...you make me want to be a little girl again in this capture.

[darlingdamsel.wordpress.com]

Saw your comment on twitter (you see I am researching and practicing ... my blog for more details)

Anyway, good luck with all your juggling and I am farily certain that one day we will have an opportunity to meet. Hopefully!

Smile