Ep. 6 My Favourite Brocante, The Emmaüs Story

In this episode, we visit my favourite brocante, and learn about Abbe Pierre, the founding father of Emmaüs, as well as about what the charity does, has done in the past, and how it is evolving to keep up with modern day online demand.
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[@joyceprocure1644]

Thank you so much for this! I was aware of Emmaus and had done a bit of my own research. I think it is an excellent model to copy for todays challenges. We have several social “ charities” here in Canada, that have become for profit corporations, and do not warrant their Charity status. The severe disabling drug epidemic is creating absolute chaos everywhere, and no-one can find a means of dealing with housing and successful treatment. I think this model, with built in pathways for individuals to transit through from jail or streets, into housing and treatment , moving into vocational , skills building , and hopefully on to independent living is desperately needed.

[@jennyschateaufarm]

Yes I agree. Emmaüs seems to be doing excellent work and I’m so happy to be able to support them.

[@rochellenowik9875]

OK, I am a crafter and I was drooling. What a wonderful charity and Abbe Pierre sounds like a saint (or should be one). I enjoyed that story very much. Shelly, Durham, North Carolina

[@jennyschateaufarm]

Yes it’s a crafter’s paradise! The life of Abbe Pierre was certainly interesting and full of purpose. Thank you for watching and commenting 💕🤗💕

[@lynettewerner3559]

Thank you for the history of Emmaus

[@jennyschateaufarm]

Thank you for watching Lynette, and for your comments!

[@frederickalam9232]

Amazing! We have never seen anything like this great charity shop! Now in forty countries!!!There is nothing your great show on the internet! Bravo to you for sharing this absolutely stunning shop-and your most exciting time with us. I’ll check out the magazine and think of you thankfully! Jenny, you are the best to make this for everyone. We really appreciate all your creations! You are a brilliant artist who motivates anyone who is fortunate enough to find you online! You are very focused, kind and capable. I can’t wait to show this to my husband -I know he will love it as much as I did! I look forward to watching everything you do! Great work Thanks👏👏👏 I loved you comment about being, “Happy to take anything home!” BRILLIANT WORK!

[@jennyschateaufarm]

Thank you Fredericka for your most kind comments! 💕🤗💕 Yes I am so glad I followed my curiosity to find out more about this charity, their history is very interesting. They are even in the USA now www.emmaus-international.org/fr/qui-sommes-nous/emmaus-dans-le-monde/amerique/etats-unis.html

[@rhondathomas7952]

Jenny! Thank you so much for the history/background lesson. It was so informative. I had always wondered about the backstory.

[@jennyschateaufarm]

Hi Rhonda! Me too! I always like to know where my money is going when I shop in charity shops 💕

[@melissahalbert9455]

Thank you so much Jenny for introducing us to the mission of Emmaus. Many of the other channels talk of shopping in Emmaus, but never talked of its mission. Nice chair!

[@jennyschateaufarm]

Thank you Melissa! Yes since I knew nothing about Emmaüs before I came to France, I thought I’d look into it, and found it so interesting I just had to share. Thank you so much for watching and for your comments 💕🤗💕

[@Leed216]

Thank you for sharing the story of Emmaus. That was a very well organized and tidy store. Probably hard to walk away from so many lovely objects.

[@jennyschateaufarm]

You are most welcome! Thank you for watching and for your lovely comments. It was indeed hard to walk away! 💕🤗💕

[@susancollado5290]

💕I’ve seen smaller emmaus by watching other château owners but not one as well laid out as this one💕

[@jennyschateaufarm]

Hi Susan! Yes I agree with you, I've never seen such a large and well organised Emmaüs either! So glad you have you along with us : )

[@cerwelt]

Loved your informative vlog about Emmaus. I’ve heard so many good things about Emmaus, but never knew the origin of the charity shop. What a wonderful story about a precious man and his divine calling. He indeed left behind an ongoing blessing to a world in need. Thanks for sharing. Loved seeing your treasures.

[@jennyschateaufarm]

Thank you Nana Cherry. So glad you are enjoying our videos : )

[@Marykguise]

Impressive history on Emmaus (never connected it to the Bible story!) and really incredibly organized Emmaus - down to the buttons!!! Love from Southern California 💗

[@DownButNotOutYet]

Hello, I can understand why you say Emmaus is your favourite Brocante. It is so clean and tidy and everything is well organised. There were many pieces either of crockery, glassware and furniture which just draws your eyes. Truly a worthwhile cause to support. Now onto the next episode.

[@katierobertsart5658]

What a great explanation and exploration AND organisation! Thank you :)

[@jennyschateaufarm]

Thank you Katie! 💕🤗💕

[@kkdabbs1]

The brocante visits are wonderful! And Emmaus is a treat- I’ve been to the ones near Amboise and Geneva but they are not close to being this large (although they are beautifully organized!)

[@irenemulcahy2495]

As a new subscriber to your channel (discovered from Chateau Diaries) this is the 1st one watched as it mentioned Emmaus. Thank you for the lovely history. I have heard of the charity but not the history and what a remarkable history indeed.🥰

[@jennyschateaufarm]

Welcome Irene! So glad to have you join me. Thank you for watching and subscribing. I do hope you enjoy my other episodes as much as this one 💕🤗💕

[@barbaraharrison6256]

Thank you for sharing this. Emmaus features a lot in many vlogs by expats in France but few know anything about it other than the bargains to be had. (Some time ago I suggested to a well known Chatelaine, that frequents her local Emmaus regularly, should vlog about Pere Andre and the story behind Emmaus. Sadly I received no response.) We have 3 Emmaus shops in towns local to me in Hampshire, UK, and Winchester has flats and a programme for helping men get back on their feet run and financed by the Emmaus Charity.

[@jennyschateaufarm]

Hi Barbara, Thank you for comments. Yes I have seen many other vloggers shopping in Emmaüs, and was curious to know more about it. The little research I did was so interesting I just had to share it! Since editing my video I realised that Emmaüs is active in many more countries than I was aware of, including the USA and the UK. Some links to find out more are in the video description. Thanks again for your comments, I’m so glad to hear they are active near you 💕👍🏼💕

[@camillewinnie27]

Thanks for this info about Emmaus. I’ve heard so many Chatelaines talk about it but didn’t know that it was an organization with a mission. I work for a charitable organization that is building housing for the homeless so I feel connected to this mission.

[@jennyschateaufarm]

Hi Camille, Yes me too! So many people have done so many videos about shopping in Emmaüs, and it was bothering me that no one ever stopped to explain what it's really about. It's really very inspiring that is has been so successful and continues to be so into the 21st century. I think they even have one or two location in the USA. Best wishes and thank you for watching, Jenny : )

[@sarahjaneedwards7195]

Really enjoyed this vlog, fantastic 😊

[@jennyschateaufarm]

Hi Sarah, thank you so much for watching and for your comments. So glad you like it. 💕🤗💕

[@GoGoChateau]

Love the educational component of your vlogs ... Can't wait to come visit & check out that epic Angoulême Emmaus!!!

[@jennyschateaufarm]

Yes do so! I’d love to take you there 💕🤗💕 I’m sure you’d love the Retro section where they’ve pulled out the best clothes and china, and since I filmed that episode I’ve discovered the jewelry section that I didn’t even know about before!!

[@brendam5356]

Bonjour Jenny Thankyou for sharing the Emmaus history such a compassionate being he was I love these charities that help the needy and unfortunate and to also give new life to the donations furniture crockery etc 🥰🥰💖👌Such a pleasure it would be to visit the Emmaus in France and throughout the world seeking out the unusual and collectable I look forward to seeing the new chair in the next vlog Merci beaucoup well presented my love Have a pleasant week Abiento💖💖👌👌🌟🌟

[@jennyschateaufarm]

Hi Brenda, Yes I’ve been very impressed by Emmaüs too. I was surprised to learn that they exist in 41 countries, including the USA and UK. If you have a look at the links in the description you might find them where you are too! Thank you so much for watching and for your comments 💕🤗💕

[@pawlieblog7967]

Fantastic infos, merci pour avoir les partage! Thanks for sharing!

[@jennyschateaufarm]

Merci Pawlie! Le plaisir était pour moi. J'adore ta vidéo sur la Cuteness Overload au fait !

[@alaine57]

Wonderful shopping

[@jennyschateaufarm]

Hi Alaine! Thank you so much 🙂

[@paulawillett1563]

I enjoyed your vlog very much. What an interesting history Emmaüs has.

[@jennyschateaufarm]

Thank you Paula! I’m so glad you liked it. Thank you so much for watching and for your comments 💕🤗💕

[@aminaschipp2857]

Lved it Jennifer! How interesting to hear the story of how and where Emmaus started! What a tidy and well organised one this is! Spotted some lovely furniture items and china. Thank you for such a nice , informative and relaxing vlog!

[@jennyschateaufarm]

Thank you Amina, I’m so glad you liked it! 💕🤗💕

[@claudiamann7111]

What a well organized place. Thanks so much for the wonderful history. So many beautiful things.

[@jennyschateaufarm]

Hi Claudia! Yes their organisation is impressive! So glad you liked the video. Thank you for watching 💕🤗💕

[@jerrielindsey5939]

Thank you this great piece! I didn‘t know this history. What a triumphant story.

[@jennyschateaufarm]

Yes I was very impressed to learn the history too. I was always curious since I first heard about Emmaùs. When shopping in charity shops I always like to know more about what the charity actually does. 🤗

[@himabindum5319]

Happy

[@himabindum5319]

Ri😊😮😅😂😂🎉😢

[@himabindum5319]

Jo

[@leighevans1489]

That was so interestin - thank you

[@jennyschateaufarm]

Thank you Leigh, so glad you liked it. When I started looking into the history and background of Emmaüs, I agree it was just so interesting I had to share it 💕👍🏼💕

[@margolyn8291]

So very cool..old Mill and charity❤️🦋🌹🌠🌠♥️💙enjoyed this

[@jennyschateaufarm]

Hi Margo! So glad you are enjoying our episodes. Thank you for watching : )

[@JaxonsDd007]

Thank you for the story Jenny. What a beautiful soul and such a great gift to France he was. I deal with peoples things daily,I have also been shopping in thrift shops since my first job at 13 if we don't repurpose our object will leave us no where to go.

[@JaxonsDd007]

I went to the Emmaus by Lalande and wondered around for hours. I took with me that day only pictures of all the stuff. I am pretty strict with my purchases now to only things I actually need. My new apartment will be well thought out in France and hope to source mostly everything from these type of stores

[@jennyschateaufarm]

Hi Jaxsons, yes it’s very impressive what Father Pierre was able to achieve in his lifetime, and how much it has continued to grow after his death. Quite the legacy!

[@creativecottage6137]

Great vlog thanks

[@jennyschateaufarm]

Thank you! 💕🤗💕

[@nigelirmamaher5811]

I don’t know how you leave this brocante with nothing for your chateau !

[@nigelirmamaher5811]

Oh, I spoke too soon!