Kathy Cox/The Essential French Brocante Planner

The Essential French Brocante Planner

Plan the brocante adventure of your dreams without stress, second-guessing or Google rabbit holes.

You’re going to France and you’re ready to hunt for treasure. Great! But where do you even start? When are the markets? What should you pack? How do you avoid rookie mistakes? This planner was made to take the guesswork out of your trip so you can focus on finding all those brocante treasures!

Designed by a lifelong brocante lover and vintage sourcing coach, this guide is part strategy, part packing list, part permission slip to do it your way.


Inside the Guide:

A full month by month calendar of my favourite annual brocantes

The best monthly and weekly brocantes I return to again and again

France’s brocante-centric areas - the best spots to go and get lost

A Brocante prep checklist (the practical and the fun)

Packing tips from someone who’s dragged a basket across France

Travel essentials and mindset advice to make your hunt a joy, not a drain


This is for you if:

-You want to vintage shop in France but unsure where and when to go

-You want to escape the FOMO, having instant access to the best annual brocantes

-You want a stress and hassle-free guide to help plan your next trip

-You want a vintage focused travel adviser for your business

The best brocante finds don’t just show up, they’re found by people who know how to look.
Start your journey with clarity, confidence and your own heirloom-loving compass.