Our Story
A Love of Old Things in Beautiful Places
Champ En Provence was born from two passions — the thrill of the brocante and a deep affection for the Luberon.
How It Began
Discovering La Maison Bleue
One weekend in Provence was all it took for us to feel drawn to the Luberon. After returning time and again, we finally decided to find a family home of our own, which brought us straight to La Maison Bleue in the hills above Apt. Beyond the house itself, we were captivated by life here: the bustling morning markets of Apt and L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, antique tables filled with faded linens and tarnished silver, and the feeling that every object carried a narrative of its own.
We began bringing pieces home — a carved oak side table, a pair of brass candlesticks, a framed oil painting. Friends asked where we'd found them. And so Champ En Provence began.
How We Source
Two Countries, One Eye
Every piece in the shop has been chosen by hand. We source from two worlds:
French Brocantes
The outdoor markets of Provence — Apt, L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, Lourmarin, Saint-Rémy-de-Provence — and the great fairs of the Vaucluse and Var. We visit several times a year, arriving early, staying late, and carrying home whatever speaks to us.
English Antique Fairs
The great fairs of the English countryside — Newark, Ardingly, Sunbury, Henley-on-Thames — where Georgian furniture, Victorian silverware, and English country house pieces find new homes. We are based in Marlow, Buckinghamshire, and know these fairs well.
We look for patina, provenance, and quiet beauty. We avoid the showy and the restored. We love the worn, the faded, and the genuinely old.
What We Stand For
Our Commitments
Authenticity
Every item is individually chosen for its unique story, time-worn patina, and traditional craftsmanship. We look for pieces that carry real history and charm.
Provenance
We note where each piece came from and, where known, its history. Objects with stories deserve to keep them.
Condition honesty
We describe condition truthfully. Patina is celebrated; damage is disclosed. You will never be surprised.
UK delivery
We ship carefully within the UK, using specialist couriers for fragile and large pieces. Packaging is always appropriate to the object.
Come and Browse
The shop is updated whenever we return from a fair or a trip to Provence. Follow us on Instagram to see new arrivals first.