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Antiquing in Provence

All year long, the Provençal village of Isle-sur-la-Sorgue draws antiques lovers from around the world.

By Jean Bond Rafferty
Shoppers browse the market stalls that are set up outside  the Parc Gautier.The Hostellerie la Grangette, filled with French country antiques, is a huge draw for shoppers.Some of the most tempting purchases at the market include deliciously fresh produce and beautiful flowers.One of the many canals that weave through Isle-sur-la-Sorgue.Michel Bieh, owner of La Maison Biehn, where you can find antiques from all over the world.Quilt expert Kathryn Berenson examining the wares at Nathalie Legier.Gerard Nicod in front of his boutique.Xavier Nicod, the charming owner of Furniture at Xavier, poses inside his shop.Diners in the garden restaurant Le Jardin Du Quai, where the wines are listed on a blackboard.The restaurant at the Hotellerie La Grangette.
Shoppers browse the market stalls that are set up outside the Parc Gautier.
PHOTO: Brooke Slezak
The Hostellerie la Grangette, filled with French country antiques, is a huge draw for shoppers.
PHOTO: Brooke Slezak
Some of the most tempting purchases at the market include deliciously fresh produce and beautiful flowers.
PHOTO: Brooke Slezak
One of the many canals that weave through Isle-sur-la-Sorgue.
PHOTO: Brooke Slezak
Michel Bieh, owner of La Maison Biehn, where you can find antiques from all over the world.
PHOTO: Brooke Slezak
Quilt expert Kathryn Berenson examining the wares at Nathalie Legier.
Brooke Slezak
Gerard Nicod in front of his boutique.
PHOTO: Brooke Slezak
Xavier Nicod, the charming owner of Furniture at Xavier, poses inside his shop.
PHOTO: Brooke Slezak
Diners in the garden restaurant Le Jardin Du Quai, where the wines are listed on a blackboard.
PHOTO: Brooke Slezak
The restaurant at the Hotellerie La Grangette.
PHOTO: Brooke Slezak
  
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