All Is Well That Ends Well

photo by Zabie Johnston

Remember that old saying about being careful for what you wish for because you just may get it? That old saying was haunting me this past weekend as I waited for my antique armoire to arrive at our apartment.

You may remember a previous post on going to the grand brocante at Chambord. It was there that I found a magnificent armoire of burrelled cherry wood that stands 226 centimeters in height. I can’t remember ever not wanting an armoire. It was always something that I was going to buy in the future. The problem was that they were either very pricey or during my life there was simple no place to put one. I can’t say that I currently have a lot of space in Paris but I definitely lack closets; not an uncommon situation in these turn of the century buildings. So there I was living in a great apartment but needing to hang clothes on the doorknobs. Seemed like it was time to find an armoire that would fit the apartment, my tastes and my needs. And, there it was at Chambord!

Annual Brocante at Chambord

This past weekend was the annual brocante (or flea market) held on the majestic and magical grounds of the Chambord Chateau. They had approximately 450 participants that included professional antique dealers from all over France. 

Two picturesque areas were set up to sell grilled meats, fries and beer with covered outdoor seating. These proved to be very popular destinations and no wonder with the smell of the grilled food wafting through the air!

The vendors were well arranged with wide aisles that allowed easy access for wandering, bargaining and enjoying the day and festivities. An added bonus was free admission and parking.