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Antique buying trips in France and England

Small group buying journeys through the markets, fairs and dealer spaces I work with all year. Six guests, real sourcing, and the world of antiques from the inside.

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An immersion in the world of antiques

Travel with me through the markets, brocantes and dealer spaces where I buy all year, on small group journeys made for collectors, vintage sellers, and anyone drawn to old things. I live in England and source on both sides of the Channel, so these are not tours of the famous stops. They are working trips through the rooms and relationships that make up the trade itself.

Along the way you will learn to recognize quality, read condition and value, and buy with confidence, while the days fill out with villages, long meals, and the places that make each region worth the crossing.

A woman wearing a light blue-gray sweater, blue jeans, and a blue scarf stands in the doorway of a quaint boutique shop. The shop window displays various home decor items, candles, and potted plants, while a street sign reading 'SAUF' is visible on the right.
A woman wearing a light blue-gray sweater, blue jeans, and a blue scarf stands in the doorway of a quaint boutique shop. The shop window displays various home decor items, candles, and potted plants, while a street sign reading 'SAUF' is visible on the right.

What makes an Atelier journey different

Access

Beyond the tourist trail

The markets, brocantes and dealers I buy from myself, including rooms most visitors never reach.

Expertise

Develop your collector's eye

Learn to judge craftsmanship, condition and value, and to ask the questions dealers respect.

Immersion

Experience the region

Historic towns, long lunches, character-filled stays, and the stories behind what you find.

A scenic photograph of a narrow cobblestone street lined with old white and brown houses under a cloudy sky, with a few small people walking in the distance.
A scenic photograph of a narrow cobblestone street lined with old white and brown houses under a cloudy sky, with a few small people walking in the distance.

Southern England

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A scenic photograph of a grand chateau with a symmetrical path leading up the center, flanked by tall trimmed hedges under a pale sky.

The châteaux of France

Upcoming buying trips

Southern England

Historic market towns, a day at the Ardingly International antiques fair, and sources I return to every season, while you build your collector's eye.

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France

The châteaux, the Grande Brocante de Chambord, and the markets of Paris, seen through a collector's eye.

Explore France
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For those drawn to the world of antiques

These journeys are for people drawn to the beauty, history and craftsmanship of antiques. Build a personal collection, source for your business, or simply learn to see this world more clearly.

Collectors

Deepen your eye for antiques

Discover pieces you will keep, sources you did not know existed, and a firmer grasp of craftsmanship, history and value.

Sellers

New sources across Europe

Meet the dealers and markets where inventory worth carrying is found, and build relationships you can buy from long after the trip ends.

Creatives

Inspiration through history

The objects, materials and stories that give interiors their character, found in the places where they surface.

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The Atelier approach

Every journey is built around more than where we go. It is shaped by how the days unfold: conversations with dealers, the stories behind objects, the quiet finds between markets, and the moments shared along the way.

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Meet your host

I live in England and have spent years traveling it and France, building relationships with the dealers, collectors and places that make each region what it is. Atelier Chatelaine is how I share that world, through journeys grounded in real knowledge and a warm welcome. And somewhere along the way, there are double takes, unexpected discoveries, a little bit of magic, and always cake.

Absolutely one of THE BEST experiences being hosted & guided by Kathy. Her knowledge, connections, patience & guidance is second to none. I've found the best!
- Karen
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Kathy is a true professional in every sense of the word. I truly appreciate her and the time she spent planning my personal tour and facilitating the shipping connection. I highly recommend this tour service.
- Sheila
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Being on this trip with you, meeting and picking with other businesses, and listening to your words of wisdom about how to shop in England was the highlight of 2025. I've booked next year and can't wait!
- Rachel
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An antique lover's dream and exceeded my expectations in every way. I was able to build relationships with so many lovely antique dealers during my trip that I know I will source from again in the future. Kathy is sincerely a wonderful human - kind, thoughtful, smart and fun. I hope to maintain a friendship with her for years to come. Kathy!
- Elise
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Our trip to England surpassed all my expectations. Kathy was a wonderful host and guide. She has a very calm demeanor and is a pleasure to travel with. We stayed at the most fantastic, charming inns, all with impeccable service. She is very knowledgeable and made sure to tailor experiences based on each individual's buying interest. She aided in making introductions which lay the groundwork for future business in the region. I definitely plan to travel with Kathy again.
- Chelsea
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Traveling with Kathy in France was one of the best decisions I've made as a collector. The whole trip felt effortless. I got to focus on falling in love with the pieces I was finding, while Kathy handled everything else.
- Rebecca
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Frequently Asked Questions

Begin your journey

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Antiques Buying Trip | Southern England

from £3,800.00

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Fall Buying Trip | England

from £3,800.00

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France Antique Buying Trip: Châteaux, Brocantes & Paris

from £4,000.00

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Private buying trips

For a one-to-one version of all this, private buying trips are built entirely around you: the pieces you hope to find, the regions that suit them, and the pace you want to keep. We source side by side, with my guidance on condition, pricing, and the workings of the European trade.

Inquire about a private trip