On Saturday 14 August, we quietly opened the doors to something we’ve been dreaming about for a long time: the physical home of Beautiful World Interiors. Tucked away at 1 Impasse de la Châtaigneraie, Valdelaume, Deux-Sèvres, 79110, we welcomed around 40 wonderful customers for a little sneak peek of what we’ve been creating — neighbours, friends and people who had travelled a little further to come and see what we were up to. And what a day it was... There was a free bellini

If you love French antiques, vintage furniture, old ceramics and beautiful objects with a story, Deux-Sèvres and Charente are wonderful places to explore. From Niort and the surrounding Deux-Sèvres countryside to Angoulême, Cognac and the villages of Charente, the region has a rich tradition of brocante, antiquités and chine. But where should you begin if you are searching online for an antiquaire, brocante or vintage shop near you? Where can I find an antiques in Deux-Sèvres

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