Le Nord isn’t exactly famous for its brocantes and antique shops. There are far fewer of them than in the south or in the more tourist‑heavy regions. And yet, a handful of places have become dear to us—spots we return to again and again. One of them is the charming little shop La Houppa Antiquités Brocante  in Abbeville. There’s much to say about Abbeville itself, but that’s a story for another time. For now, picture the shop’s owner: a stylish man in his fifties, lamenting

The last blog post here dates back to the end of 2019. That was when we – a little brave, a little naïve – launched this website. We planned to write regularly about our adventure in France. An update appeared now and then, but true consistency? That never quite happened. Who doesn’t recognize that feeling? You start with the best intentions, and before you know it, years have gone by. And what years they have been. For nearly five years, we have been commuting every weekend

Somewhere in the neighbourhood of ancient Quentovic an old and forgotten Belgian cemetery lingers in the memory of locals. The owner of...

The best part is the start: looking around in a wide area, checking out villages and people. Most important is to follow your first...