Le Foire à Tout, roughly translated as a Free For All Fair, is a kind of flea market/swapmeet sort of event that takes place in various cities throughout France. People sell their used and unwanted items and there are merchants who sell antiques as well. Plus, there are tons of food stands where you can find things like cheese, bread, honey, sausages, and candy to name a few. Today I had the opportunity to go to the second biggest Foire à Tout in France. Emilie, her parents, and I spent the day there and I had a great time. We did a lot of walking but it was another beautiful day here in Normandy so it was a pleasant experience and I took lots of pictures to share with all of you.
The small town of Andelys is beautiful.
There were tables and tables of antiques.
In the backgroud you can see the town cathedral.
Even here you have your standard icon posters.
Obama is hugely popular in France. 
A quaint little hotel.
The local movie theater.
The cars here are TINY! According to Emilie's dad, you don't even need a license to drive one of these. That's how small they are.
Lots of yummy food!
The following pictures are of my purchases for the day.
As soon as I told Emilie and her mother I was looking for one of these, I spotted it at one of the little antique stands. The tag said 15 euros but when I asked the lady what the price was she said 4 euros! Score!
I spotted this aluminum poster when Emilie was looking at a Bob Dylan book. I was caught by the contrast of the 19th century portrait and the ever modern Coca-Cola. Kind of like Rose meets La France! I had to have it. Plus, the price wasn't bad, 3 euros.
Emilie's mom caught me eyeing this little table set for vinegar, olive oil, mustard, salt, and pepper and told me it was on her. Too sweet. It's perfect for my new little apartment.
My last purchase was this set of lamps. They are in perfect condition and will also go in my tiny place. The girl selling them, gave me both for 7 euros. Another deal!
So there you have it. My first foray into the flea market experience in France. Looking forward to more of them, especially since I'm always on the look out for a bargain on something I will only use for a year. I have a feeling the Coca-Cola poster will be traveling to the US, though!
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2 comments:
GOOD GRIEF, THE LAMPS ARE GORGEOUS!!!
All the pictures are amazing! Such a different world, like you've stepped into the pages of a book.
Love you,
Sis
Nena,
for the past week iI have been thinking of you EVERYDAY, wondering how everything was going for you?
When I recieved your message in reagds to your Blog I got so excited.
Thank you, so much for sharing your experience with us, it's so fasinating to me and I can't wait to read and see more.......
By the sounds of things your getting settled right in. By the way I adore the set Emily's mother bought you!
Love you, Bri
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