424: Talking with Sharon Santoni about the Art of Antiquing in France

About this episode

Sharon Santoni discusses her passion for antiquing in France and shares insights from her new book.

"The key is to enjoy the moment, and never stop learning along the way." —Sharon Santoni encouragement to explore France's many antique and vintage markets, fairs and shops France. The history, the ambiance, the food, ahhh, and the antiques and vintage treasures. If you've ever dreamed of traveling to France or have traveled to France and have wanted to know how to navigate the many brocantes, antique fairs and markets, a new book has been written for you. Sharon Santoni, founder of My French Country Home - the blog, the magazine, the travel tours and the seasonal boxes filled with treasures, has spent years traveling around France treasure hunting, and mostly in the wee hours of the morning. A mother of four, now a self-described empty-nester, she and her husband had their home to furnish, and so it was to the French brocantes they went to do so. Thus began an adventure and sparked a passion for French antiques. In our conversation talking about her new book - The Art of Antiquing in France , Sharon will share how her introduction into this wonderful world of treasures and French history began, who guided her through and welcomed her into the community of dealers that find…

People in this episode

Host: Shannon Ables

Guest: Sharon Santoni

Topics covered

• antiquing
• France
• vintage markets
• travel
• interview

Keywords

• antiquing
• France
• vintage markets
• Sharon Santoni
• My French Country Home

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: My French Country Home

Books & works: The Art of Antiquing in France

Places: France

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