Flea Market Shopping In France | French Country Design

We went to France and went shopping at all the flea markets and brocante and grenier sales we could find!
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[@jaynebrown693]

Oh my goodness... I NEED SMELLING SALTS AFTER THIS VIDEO! I think I have hyperventilated 3 times with items I saw ..... Have to say you two are very disciplined...but then you know what sells in your Shop. But oh my.... the “wood spools in ALL sizes... Yup all those copper pots, then the silverware and the drawer after drawer of knobs.... the little stools.... ! “. I need the salts again! I think I need to watch this again! Good thing I am NOT going....LOL!!!! I am in awe at how you got it all home! PROFESSIONAL FOR SURE! Now I can’t wait to see the items in your HOME ! So exciting!

[@JamiRayVintage]

I think I kept about half of what we brought home for myself lol. Worth it! ❤️❤️

[@carolynlunel9382]

@@JamiRayVintage , SOOOO worth it!!!😂❤

[@geraldineh.5696]

"Plan du Marché" means Map of the Market!! You actually were in the Vernaison Market in the St Ouen Flea market, North of Paris. Nice finds, maybe a little pricey. I woulda paid 0.45 € for the used paint can.

[@see4182]

I would have paid nothing for it. "I'll take it away for you so you won't have to pay the dump. How 'bout that? What a deal."

[@debjh]

Ohhhh I LOVED this so much!! I have a “thing” for old copper too. Those pots, wow! The key Zeb found was beautiful. When you showed the dash of all those cool wood boxes with French writing..I was OH I NEED those!!

[@JamiRayVintage]

I think Zeb has plans on building some boxes like that.

[@carolynlunel9382]

Deb,me tooo!! Lol the boxes & crates! I used to have SO many copper pots years ago..got rid of them!!

[@Alexander-us7hw]

In the uk I can get enamel 1930 french jugs for £3 /£4 from carboot sales . The antique salvage shop mark them uk for around £25!

[@barbarajeanbraceletlady3090]

I will never forget this trip Debi planned. Sorry it didn’t work out but with taking matters into your own hands, it worked out to your advantage. Now you’re going to France again, to purchase and resale. I look forward to seeing future videos, regarding that trip (Happy Anniversary). Barbara Jean Youlio.

[@maggiefletcherscuriouscelt4199]

Last time I went to Paris was with my daughter. She’s a patisserie chef. We spent the entire time visiting chocolate shops and brought back over $300 in chocolates just from La Masion du Chocolat on av. des Champs-Elysee. The goodies are long gone but we still have the boxes!!!! Simple but dear to us souvenirs. I love everything you brought back! I think it all belongs in your new home or as part of a display at the shop. You can use them for class props when demonstrating how to duplicate a French patina/vintage look.

[@JamiRayVintage]

I loved alllll of the French packaging. It’s all so pretty!

[@theunretireddesigner6448]

I love what you brought back. My favourite thing to buy though is things made from fabric. Their quilts are amazing and I love linen tea towels, nothing dries better. Marche is pronounced marshay, like Bon Marche the American supermarket, which literally translates to good market.

[@glendagrant9042]

Oh I have carried so many treasures on my back.😅In the old days you got 2 big bags but I do ok with just one. I go with tiny bits of clothes. I always go to the neighborhood markets like you found at the end. You can google them. I go to one or two on Sat and another on Sunday. Nothing but markets on the weekend. I go solo at almost 70. I keep my money safe and am aware. I don't think you were in danger it was just very different. My favorite is that gorgeous frame, next the copper pots. ❤❤

[@JamiRayVintage]

Yeah it was pretty relaxed. Just had to watch out for pick pockets. That’s a real thing in crowded streets.

[@willothewispl]

Oh my, I loved the knobs and linens. And the blue pot you carried in your backpack. That was fun seeing you shopping there and all the good stuff. 🧳✈️🗝

[@donnaaguilar374]

That paint bucket is everything I love it

[@lfazzary]

Fun video-Thanks for sharing! I love the little horse!

[@ABeautifulUncuratedLife]

Those books! Love to get my hands on some French books.That seems dubious for the tour guide to take you to her store for you to buy marked up priced items.

[@hootenanny1001]

love everything you brought back and can`t wait to see where and what you are going to do with them...Also appreciate being taken along to see Marie Antoinette`s and Monet`s garden and the beautiful architecture ..truly stunning!! Thank you.

[@JamiRayVintage]

I think we’ll do a dedicated video to monets garden with the palace of Versailles. We’ve got a ton of footage for both.

[@hootenanny1001]

oh, that would be lovely..also enjoyed our bus trip around Paris@@JamiRayVintage

[@brendastraley8829]

I have a tip on bring back things from a trip. Take clothes that you don't care is you leave there to make room for your purchases. take your oldest nightgown, underie and socks. Once there dirt toss them and that will help on making more room in the suitcase. The other plus side is less laundry to wash when you get home.

[@nancycowan6109]

Wow. That was inspiringly fabulously great. Thanks for sharing! ❤️

[@juliahelland6488]

I also love love copper everything. Those kettles were a great buy and unique keys, well everyone needs a collection. Reminds me of my parents and grandparents houses (you needed a skeleton key).

[@janiceforkum3889]

LOVE the colors of the paint bucket!!👍💖

[@JamiRayVintage]

It’s still my favorite souvenir. It’s displayed on my mantle with flowers in it

[@lenefried8736]

Love the pics of the doors and the colors of them!

[@BrownyBird]

Thank you for the video. I also can add to all of that that everywhere we go as soon as they hear either my kids or husbando speaking British English, they eyes pop up and the only thing they see from that moment is MONEY.

[@anne-mariebiorci5453]

The paint tin and key are the perfect French souvenir.

[@pampete8110]

The pitchers are beautiful. Love the paint bucket too! :)

[@marylynngottler7055]

Beautiful!!! Inspired just looking at it all!

[@saraleecoleman4427]

My daughter and I were in every neighborhood at night and it was always safe. Take someone with you who speaks French, and never wear white tennis shoes.

[@marh6276]

LOVE your new /old copper pots !!!! Enjoy ....

[@carolynlunel9382]

I love all of your finds...but honestly my favorite item is the green paint can!! It is so PERFECT for you. That is the best souvenir, Jami! Keep it forever..thanks for this uplifting video! You guys brightened my day❤❤

[@JamiRayVintage]

I had to have it!

[@carolynlunel9382]

❤❤👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@pcox5386]

I LOVED the architecture. I have been to Paris (used to live in Germany) so I have seen a lot of great cites in Europe,but nothing beats the beauty of France. I especially admired the last shot of the shutters and doors you provided and also all the lighting fixtures. Gorgeous!

[@JamiRayVintage]

That lighting booth was one of my favorites!

[@springhernandez7417]

So love what you got. So nice to share everything with everyone just awesome. I’m with you jami the paint bucket and copper pans love. But enjoy it all

[@nanettedunn7375]

So glad that you took things into your own hands and made the best out of a unfortunate situation. Thank goodness that you finally found things to buy. Looking forward to all the videos that come from your trip to France.

[@lindahill3]

Always buy what you love even if it is for resale as you know--if it doesn't sell it's yours so you better love it! My favorite was the paint can and never never sell it---you will never find another~!

[@Royannaf1]

So glad you had a great trip! My favorites are the copper pots and Jami’s paint bucket!💗

[@cerwelt]

So glad I found you after watching Debbie’s post. Sounds like your visit was “War & Peace”, “it was the worst of times, it was the best of times”. Love every second you shared.

[@JamiRayVintage]

😊❤️

[@StephanieJoRountree]

Oh my - such eye candy! I think I could have wandered around the "sketchy" area for hours. Too many goodies to pick just one favorite, but I can't wait to see how you display the copper pots in your home. I love old keys, too, and those wooden boxes were awesome.

[@JamiRayVintage]

There are 2500+ vendors at that flea market. I think it would take me a month to see it properly! 😊

[@StephanieJoRountree]

@@JamiRayVintage WOW!

[@doedoe49]

Welcome back ,loved all the things you got . The enamel ware is so awesome ,and your copper pots .

[@barbburnam3107]

Oh what fun you had but glad you are back safe and sound. Love the copper pots ❤️

[@97ryanscott]

Oh my gosh!!! I hope one day to make it to Paris to see the sights, but never thought of hitting flea markets and thrift stores!!Hahahaha, if I get the chance to make it there, guess where I’ll be?? Hahahaha, thank you for the great content, and sharing your vacay vids...you inspire me to do my own crafting and thrifting!! Love it!!!

[@furnitureflipbysarah]

So excited for this video!!! Thanks for sharing

[@sandramalone3522]

Omg, you hit the jack pot!! You got amazing things, truly I love everything you purchased there, what fabulous things!! This is my dream to go to Paris, go to a Paris flea market and get similar things such as you got, again amazing things...!! Love everything!

[@JamiRayVintage]

Thanks! I had so much fun at that flea market! 😊

[@sandramalone3522]

@@JamiRayVintage I could imagine, so would I....

[@PeaceOutWorld]

At 9:14, those linen under garments, I can get for 2 euros each, not far from where we live here in Germany. =D 5 euros isn't too bad for the key, but you can find them for 1-3 euros each usually. I go to flea and antique markets a few times a month, from France, Belgium and Germany. Lots of variation in prices and if you're American. It's great you all had such a great time and got so many things you love! I hope you got enough good advice before going. You can't know so much in a few days of hunting. I've been at this now for months and learned tons but have so much more to learn. I could always give you tips too, if you ever come back to Europe. Heck, I could even find deals you can get if you come back, and even have some ready for you. But then, I'm in Germany. And lots of stuff is the same here anyway, like the copper pans, enamelware, the apothecary jars, etc.

[@JamiRayVintage]

Zeb’s parents have been to Germany and loved it. We may need to visit someday.

[@lelman5462]

Love the copper pots! Wow!

[@cynthiafisher9907]

Wow! You really found some cool items! I love the paint bucket most, that’s the kind of thing I would have bought. The enamelware is beautiful as well.

[@vivianking8143]

Really enjoyed this video. A friend and I went to a nearby antique shop recently, she had just gotten some shutters in from Belgium. They are so wonderful, the wood, some chipped paint and the hardware was so impressive, and the thickness of them is really something in it self, something you would not find in the USA. So much charming character. I bought one, $30. and I thought that was cheap. She had different sizes in which in my mind I could picture them on cottages or buildings in a quaint village of sorts. Thanks for sharing and you got some really neat treasures.

[@JamiRayVintage]

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[@donnawilkes8954]

The paint bucket is my favorite. Second the tall blue pitcher. I would have been rolling in all the spools!

[@lifesuchasthis3932]

Everything was pretty amazing but I really loved the white enamel shelf and the green sink plus your paint can

[@fionadevries1903]

Wow! Awesome video! Great photos, videos, commentary, learning tips, (your house is beautiful by the way). Your amazing group of DIY friends has opened my eyes to the beauty of restoring things and appreciating what we have. I visited Paris with my dad, as a young adult. He let me choose where to go...so I chose the Sacre Coeur, Eiffel Tower, and Arc de Triumph, then every art gallery and museum possible, to reach by train. (It was a lovely thing to do with a parent when we could afford it)! Next time I go with my husband and family (hopefully they will let me), I would love to visit all the small markets...I actually loved the cute wooden milking stools...would you consider making them? I have a fascination with cute, small furniture pieces. (They would look great in your shop and can be used for displaying items and staging furniture photos :)

[@JamiRayVintage]

We’ll see if we can work stool in. Zeb’s build list is very long.

[@fionadevries1903]

@@JamiRayVintage thank you, no pressure :)

[@marybristol1064]

Love the pot in the backpack! I did the same thing with a piece I bought in southern Utah while visiting relatives and touring Moab area. It does in my lap on the plane trip back to Atlanta. I love all you bought I can't pick a favorite! I hope someday to make such a trip as you guys just did! Thanks for all the pictures and updates!

[@abigaildupont9639]

Hi ! If ever you come back to France you need to go to Lille for the first week of September. It is the biggest flea market I have been to (BTW it is called the Braderie de Lille). The whole town is shut down and loads of people sell stuff on the street. The restaurants have a competition in between them and the ambiance is really nice. With COVID it is a bit complicated for the minute but it is a huge tradition so go once it opens up again.

[@lovewisdomgrace]

Now this is my idea of a fun trip. Pass the specialty cruises...head to France and go on a thrifting adventure. Love the tea towels.

[@JamiRayVintage]

It was a great trip but could have been better. If you plan on going be sure to research the company/tour guide well or plan it yourself. 😊

[@frenchfarmhouseflair]

Great French finds! I went to Paris last February with my daughter, and my favorite thing was going to the Paris flea market. Thanks for sharing... it made me think of when we were there searching for goodies to bring back. I brought a large empty suitcase with me, and had fun filling it with lovely French finds. My favorites are probably the enamelware and copper pots too. They also travel well and you don’t have to worry about them breaking.👍🏻🤗 I too love the architecture in France... it’s the best!🇫🇷

[@cherylmacedo5521]

First off…what fun and good for you to go to France even though you don’t speak the language. You got great items both for yourself and to resell, and I totally get the “special souvenirs”, I’m like that too. Forget the snow globes and key chains 😅 Can’t help but catch the references of DIY paint colors - White Swan and Tarnished Pearl being the names of your friends’ stores. Coincidence? Or Debi Beard paying homage to them ?? Ummm never mind it is Debi (I see her in the sketchy storage unit) 🤣🤣🤣

[@kimtruax]

What a fabulous trip! Thank you for sharing all your finds!

[@wmomente]

Great fun following your shopping trips

[@lindak7499]

Thank you for all the tips. That is exactly the type of information most of us who haven't been there need. I am going to use that same basic concept when I get to Denmark. Things may be very different, but I will remember those basic concepts. Thank you

[@JamiRayVintage]

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[@empressnoel1661]

Thanks for sharing this awesome story! My heart sang. over the spools, wooden boxes, and the rolling bench (antique skateboard) piece. But for me the library reference card drawers gave me goosebumps! Didnt hurt the were filled with such amazing stuff! 😊

[@ChicReal]

Oh my goodness you guys, I've always wanted to go to France and shop their flea markets and yard sales! You definitely hit the mother load on this trip! I love the old French patina doors so please show a how to on your diy! My fave are your copper pots and French patina frame. I'm so looking forward to see your French Provincial farmhouse, I'm sure it will be beautiful! Au revoir! ❣️🥀💐🚲🗼👒🇫🇷

[@JamiRayVintage]

We’ll have lots of DIY’s coming up focusing on French finishes. 😊

[@joannesferrati3076]

So glad you had fun. The first time is always exciting. Thank you!

[@mickeykyker4837]

What an exciting adventure! I loved so much of what you got. Really loved the pewter pitcher. You guys are so inspiring.

[@kathleenhofstad383]

Really loved this video!

[@maryd55m]

Thank you for sharing your trip. You brought back some wonderful treasures. I can't wait to see what you do with them.

[@annette224m]

The copper pots are everything. I’m with you Jami that paint bucket is really cool. Thanks for sharing😊😊

[@rgs6236]

The paint bucket 😂😂🙏🏿 The other things u brought were great tho 😁

[@JamiRayVintage]

Thanks!

[@airizarry12]

Awesome Awesome, :) So glad you got your pots, so glad you had a marvelous trip and are back home safe and sound.

[@jodiemeschke6889]

Your treasures are amazing. So glad you got to go to France, and that you had a great time. Thanks for sharing.

[@sadiejosiemom]

I loved the copper pots with all the green patina! And I loved that green door/fence thingey you took a picture of.

[@cindym6065]

Your copper pots are great! I bought some old copper molds from a resale shop. I got them for $4.00 each. To clean them, I coated them in tomato sauce and let them sit for about 15 - 30 minutes. They turned out great.

[@cookeeee1962]

JAMIE RAY .....YOU ARE GOOD SPORTS AND YOU ENTERTAINED THIS SMARTMOUTH !!! 😄

[@katiemansfield973]

Check out Miss Mustard Seed. She went to France and bought copper. She had them re-tinned so that she could use them. I don't know if you are using them but just FYI. When we were in France we asked about Flea Markets. We were sent to the Clinkinbeard train station but we could not find the sale. It was just tucked away off the beaten path so we missed it. There is another brocanthe section in Paris but we didn't have time to get to it. I need to get back to France to go thrifting. It sounds like you had an amazing trip. Amen to the potty stops. That is my top travel tip. If you see a potty - go! Normandy was the most inspiring place I've ever been.

[@JamiRayVintage]

That’s a bummer you missed it. Next time!

[@Nativegirlslots]

What an awesome trip. Wow

[@cobwebafternoon3737]

The rusty bucket is my fav! I would love to see u re-create it! 💞 loved this video! I'm going to watch it several more times 🙂🖐

[@JamiRayVintage]

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[@AppyTX]

Yep that is the way to travel. Bring suit cases in suitcases. Pack duffle bags too. Wrap everything in clothes. My brother's family lives in Barrow, Alaska they buy cases of food here in San Antonio then ship the stuff home on Alaska Airlines. Love the bucket and copper pans. Isn't travel fun? Europe is so breathtaking.

[@JamiRayVintage]

The architecture in Europe blew my mind!

[@bobbiesueturner4973]

I loved the paint bucket 🙀

[@pamelawallace801]

Hi guys from Prescott! Totally enjoyed this. Looks like you had an awesome trip. Glad you got home safely.

[@JamiRayVintage]

All in all it was a pretty successful trip minus some hiccups with our “tour guide”. 😊

[@sherry1674w]

awesome....so glad you had a wonderful time and that you found some great treasures and worked together. thank you so much for sharing...

[@sagreenaidoo5228]

Luv your copper pots good idea to keep them

[@michaelacummings4308]

I’m glad you had a great time in France, loved what you bought back with you. And I’m sure you will use your inspiration to good effect. Love to you all from Bonnie Scotland. X

[@Beth112453]

Oh my! So many gorgeous finds! I especially love the enamelware pitchers and the fan!

[@susantaylor8507]

Oh I love that yellow tea pot

[@juliemarie1116]

Love the PAINT BUCKET *** SO HAPPY YOU ARE HOME SAFE.......LOVE FROM IDAHO*

[@JamiRayVintage]

Thanks! ❤️❤️

[@Peggyanns]

I love everything! I guess my favorite is the lidded pewter pitcher.

[@americansweetheart5597]

I love the old paint pale. Adorable.

[@shealafredrick4122]

Freaking awesome. I'm dying over the copper pots and the spice containers.

[@MySonsMother]

My favorite looks like fabric atop the stack. Looks pink and white.

[@JamiRayVintage]

Aprons. 😊

[@amydillardGypsySoul]

Beautiful things, Jami- I'm glad you finally got to find your groove at the "sketchy" flea markets LOL!!

[@sandraorganizationseeking1685]

I wish I could shrink all that you bought and photographed and put it in my dollhouse. I have a copper tall pitcher (for my dollhouse) and cant wait to see how you style your larger pitchers.

[@JamiRayVintage]

Oh that’s fun!

[@lindeehopkins6439]

The copper pots & enamel ware are my fav of the haul & LOVE the chippy doors!

[@jojo-tl5ei]

Sounds like you had a fun and productive trip. Jamie like your travel backpack. Do you recall where you got it? It has a zip on the top?

[@JamiRayVintage]

It has a magnet clasp it’s Freshly Picked. It’s actually a diaper bag backpack but it’s really well made and I love it!

[@Betharoot]

I would have had so much fun in the booth that had the fabric in it. Wonderful treasures!

[@donnaprzybilla2936]

What an amazing trip! Thank you for sharing!

[@grammyaliyah8134]

Those blue Doors in France made my heart sing

[@JamiRayVintage]

They are everywhere!

[@cindyfleer2248]

If you want to shine them up naturally (no chemicals) apply ketchup to the copper and let them sit for an hour or so and they will rinse beautifully clean and shiny. The inside may need retined but then you’d have to send them off to be redone.

[@wendydevereaux4282]

Love this re-cap of your adventures Great finds!

[@hollyhechavarria444]

The copper cookware for sure...but loved the big paint brush as well!.. France is on my bucket list!

[@marthas8108]

You guys are so cute and enthusiastic. I was there myself this summer and your video brought back great memories.

[@theintrepidexplorer2604]

Just found you, love the enthusiasm you both have. I would love some French copper pots, lucky you. Your backpack full reminded me of years ago I stuffed my big handbag with a Victorian kerosene lamp, when I had to fly. I was determined and it made it home safely. 😜

[@JamiRayVintage]

Oh that’s great! Sometimes when you find treasure you gotta do what it takes to bring it home! ❤️❤️

[@leticiagonzales8820]

Welcome back I really miss you guys 👏👏😘

[@catherinemiles8021]

What an amazing trip and all you fantastic finds🤔🤗

[@veronicastewart1112]

That is a really old key, probably 1600 to 1700. Nice buy. If it were me, I'd keep it...but I have a pile of them already!

[@JamiRayVintage]

Yup, totally keeping it. 😊

[@billiemitchell2236]

I so love copper! Every time I watch a thrifting video and they walk right on by the copper, I grit my teeth. The spools also.

[@sissygoba969]

Hi guys as always a great video I just wanted to tell you that I go to Jamaica once a year and we stay in a cottage so we bring alot of provisions. when I go down I have 2 full suitcases packed a carry on and a large purse. When I come home I have all of the suitcases packed inside of each other because I only go home with my clothes. Next time you do a trip like this you may want to buy suitcases that fit inside of each other this way you can only fly one suitcase there and then maybe 2 or 3 back just a suggestion I love your videos you guys are terrific you make me very happy and bring joy to my days. I just can't take those hour long videos 🤪💗

[@christinewallin7848]

Jami & Zeb, as tired as you look I sure feel your excitement! Question: You mentioned the dented enamal ware (or something), how did you get it popped back out? I have a set of old copper canisters, and one has a dent (bummer). I can't get it popped back out with my hands and keep thinking there must be a tool to insert like a reverse clamp... is there?

[@JamiRayVintage]

Zen says you could probably peen it out with the proper hammers. Our enamel ware was mostly in tact. Only a couple of pieces of our enamel ware were a little oval around the rim and Zeb just shaped them back to round with his hand.

[@nhunter6506]

Beautiful photos!