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No place like home, unless it is the Brocante

Abandon-chair

French Husband is driving me to my favorite brocante in all of France! Chapelle Naude, or Grange Rouge, the brocante in a cow pasture. Boots are a must.

I never ever thought I would give away this secret of mine… see what having good friends can do to you!

If ever you are in France and near Beaune on the first Sunday of July, or on the first Sunday of September, and if you love old brocante things…think no more, and head over to Grange Rouge! You will not be disappointed.

French Husband asked me if this brocante was worthy of the six hour drive?

"Duh!"

He has no idea how much fun he is going to have, no idea! But tonight in the back of the car I will make sure he doesn't regret it and I betcha he'll want to come with me to all the brocantes after that.

Like I said he has no idea how much fun he is going to have, no idea!

Comments

31 responses to “No place like home, unless it is the Brocante”

  1. Meppy BN

    absolutely, Corey, absolutely xoxo

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  2. elsy

    cant wait to see what georgeous things you unearth…….and hey of course its worth the drive…have a fab day out

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  3. Boxwood Cottage

    Oh no Corey now you shared your best brocante secret with the whole wide world and I thought I’m special to know it *sigh*, oh well at least I still have that cow pasture you sent me he he
    I’m so jealous I can’t go to Grand Rouge with you instead of Yann *sobs*
    I wish you great deals today!!!
    xoxo Carola

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  4. Anne A

    Oh I thought our car had broken.do you have a new one?
    I cannot wait to see your purchases.. I am not sure my husband would drive 6 hours either… but we know its worth it!!

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  5. Sue

    I have no idea what you are talking about. I can’t wait to see!
    Have fun.

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  6. Julie Ann Evins

    Will certainly make a note of that one & whilst I shall miss this one, we shall be back shortly all being well – will email you dates.
    I think FH is going to consider that 6 hour drive more than worthwhile !
    Jx

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  7. Ulla

    Oh Corey, you are such a treat! I hope both you and Yann had a glorious time!
    Hugs
    Ulla

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  8. Ellen Cassilly

    Corey, Isn’t this the brocante you went to last year that was closed for some reason last year? can’t wait to see you.
    ——————-
    Hi Ellen
    No, this is a fair that happens twice a year, and only during summer. I am usually in California and miss it, or at least I have in the last few years.
    The fair that was canceled that you are thinking of was the one at the Chateau Barben. That was earlier this Spring.
    See you soon
    C

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  9. Jessica

    You sound super excited. I hope you find lovely treasures. Mind the cow pies.

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  10. Mindi

    I hope you have a great time together! Can not wait to see your great pictures!

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  11. Hasmin Cannon

    What fun Corey! Hee hee hee…

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  12. carol

    You are an impish little thing aren’t you!! I think you must be more limber than my 50 something body to entertain FH in the backseat!!!
    Have enough fun to pass around to all of us!

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  13. Laura

    Corey you are too much fun! I hope you find a buried treasure!

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  14. Gina Baynham

    Sounds like you are for a lot of fun, and that is just the adventures in the car! Hope the brocante is wonderful too!

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  15. rebecca

    Naughty girl! Have fun, Yann!!!

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  16. Deborah Miller

    You are a hoot. Hope FH knowes what a pearl he has in you. Have fun 😉

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  17. Marilyn

    I have a feeling that Yann will be the one suggesting going to all future brocantes!! 🙂
    Have fun!
    Marilyn (in Dallas)

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  18. Paula

    You little vixen !!!!
    The other day the gals at my office were talking about their husbands and how to get them to do the things they want or let them have things they want…..and one of them said “it is easy, I just ask in my undies, he says yes every time !!!” Is that what you did ? HA !!!!!!
    What a fun fun time….

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  19. Joanna

    Corey
    One of the things that I would like to see what the back of these cars look like–where did you and Nathalie sleep, and where will you and FH sleep? What does it look like when it’s covered by blanket? How big is it? Where do you use the facilities?
    I have hard time imaging sleeping two people in those little Citroens and VWs that I saw everywhere in the Luberon.
    Do people ever show up in a RV Winnebego or a real camping tent or does everyone rough it out and sleep in the back of a car?

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  20. Ed in Willows

    If I remember correctly, the last time you were in the back of a car, security cops came knocking on the windows. Are you going to jump out and take care of them like your friend ?

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  21. Nancy

    “If ever you are in France and near Beaune on the first Sunday of July..” In my DREAMS!

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  22. www.thebloomgirls.com

    Hi Corey,
    I love your blog!!! I get such a kick out of your stories and it is so awesome to read about your life in France.
    Thank you!
    Nola
    Nashville, TN
    The Bloom Girls

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  23. Michelle M in KY

    Ooh la la Corey! I am sure that he will want to attend all future brocante’s with you. I knew I was doing something wrong. Going to try your method for next weekends Antique Sale…or perhaps I’ll start working on that so that he will send me to Round Top. Hope that you enjoyed your day – wink wink.

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  24. Kimberly

    Let the good times roll! Blessings, Kimberly

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  25. FrenchBlue

    Corey~
    I absolutly can’t wait to see what you found!! I am still going CRAZY over those little boxes with Paris post marks and wax seals! I know this is really silly… but will you sell me one Pretty Please?? I am dying! I have never been a jealous person until I met you! You drive me nutz… but it is a good nutz:) I am going to Paris next month and will be hunting for those boxes.
    Xxx’s
    Janet

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  26. Elaine L.

    I was in Beaune, but it was in June.
    Six hour drive! That’s a long way. It would take me that long to drive to San Jose from southern CA. I do think you owe it to FH to make his time worthwhile.
    ~elaine~

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  27. Irina

    Corey, wishing you and FH all the fun!!!
    and to find everything you’re hoping will be traveling back home with you at the brocante.

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  28. christine

    Hi Corey – are you still there ? We are 1/2 hour from this Brocante.Echevronne is 10 minutes north of Beaune. Harvesting the grapes today, so come and see us if you’re still around !

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  29. jend’isère

    How did your treasures differ by hunting with your husband?

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  30. Massilianana

    Mixing pleasure and business , that’s the way to do it !!!!Have a great time ( both of you !).

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  31. dede

    pincushions?

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