Antique Buying Tours in France 2025

As we round out the year, we’re reflecting on a truly great 2024. We feel so grateful for another year of doing what we love - finding treasures around France and connecting with incredible people.

Meeting people from all over the world, running intimate antique buying tours, "unlocking" authentic French experiences, and collaborating with clients to explore the world of antiques is what makes French Art Shop what it is, and we’re looking forward to another year of doing just that. Our tours taught us a lot this year, and we even unlocked a new journey - an all-inclusive adventure in the heart of Provence! We’re still working out the details for this one, but it will be coming in November, and we’re so excited to share it with you.

That’s all why we’re beyond thrilled to present our 2025 tour packages, as well as continue to offer bespoke tours upon request. We’ve put our upcoming adventures below and do hope you’ll join us.

Normandy Brocante Tour

Dates - March 13-17, 2025

Ideal for the countryside brocante lover, who wants to see this beautiful region’s best antiques, meet dealers and have exclusive shopping access, stay in gorgeous properties and soak up the full French countryside experience. Look forward to:

• A day at Foire de Chatou outside Paris
• Four days in Normandy, visiting the gorgeous villages and markets of Le Perche
• Private visits with dealers in the countryside
• Visits to off-the-beaten-track country brocantes
• A painting class outdoors, weather permitting
• An antique frame restoration atelier
• Visits to local food markets and a cooking class
• Delicious lunches and dinners together
• Chateau and boutique hotel stays
• Very limited spaces
• Please inquire for pricing at bonjour@frenchartshop.com
  

Paris Three-Day Tour (w/ Optional Normandy Add-On)

Dates - September 26-28, 2025 (w/ Option to extend)

Ideal for the antique and arts lover, who wants to visit the best fairs in and around Paris, with a private frame restoration class. Intimate small group. Look forward to:

• Guided shopping at the famous Foire de Chatou, including entry and curated visits to match buying interests
• A private tour of Les Puces de Saint Open, and private visits with my favorite dealers
• Private antique frame restoration class with an expert
• Delicious lunches included each day
• Private driver for all tour activities
• A private visit to one of the best Paris atelier museums
• Translation, negotiation and expertise assistance for buying
• Assistance with shipping home antique purchases
• Does not include dinners or hotel. Your evenings are yours

NEW: November 2025 Provence Tour

Dates - November 13-17, 2025

• Stay in a stunning 17th century manoir, with fresh breakfast overlooking the courtyard each day, and private rooms
• Enjoy exploring the famous antiques dealers and markets of L’isle-sur-la-Sorgue
• Visit surrounding villages, including “the most beautiful village in France,” and meet local artists and artisans for private visits
• Local antiques markets/brocantes and shopping daily
• Private English-speaking driver for all tour activities
• Delicious meals with local ingredients at insider restaurants and bistrots
• Visit an olive oil farm during harvest, and a local vineyard for wine tasting

Additional Offerings:

Paris One-Day Tour

Curated to each client, pricing and dates are available upon request. Ideal for antique collectors, families, friends, and enthusiasts. Look forward to:

• We meet at Les Puces de Saint Ouen
• The day is designed to your taste and wishlist
• Hana guides you directly to the best dealers for your niche or interests, and helps you every step of the way with translation, negotiations, checking authenticity, finding items on your wishlist and communicating with dealers
• You leave with a bag full of goodies for your shop or home!
• We can even help you ship if you run out of room in your suitcase

Bespoke Tour

Curated to each client, pricing and dates are available upon request. Ideal for professionals and interior designers. Look forward to:

• Consultation and preparation prior to shopping day
• We visit a professional fair or drive to Normandy for professional buying with our network of dealers
• Full-day (8+ hours) shopping and lunch (included in price)
• Limited to 1 person or group (private)
• Expert help negotiating pricing, source items, provide information and manage items
• Optional storage and transport of your items back to your hotel/AirBnb or to a professional shipper (price of shipper not included)
• Shipping/packaging supplies provided as well as help with itemized lists of purchases and packaging/protection

For tour inquiries, please email bonjour@frenchartshop.com or click here.

A big merci for continuing to join us on this adventure. We hope to meet you in France and share the joy of discovering the hidden treasures of French antiques!