Inspirational French interior design ideas

How to ship French antiques to USA in 2023

A must-read article for buying antique furniture in France and shipping the items back to the USA. These 18 points are crucial to ensure your Fre...

THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO FRENCH LEATHER CLUB CHAIRS – HISTORY, DESIGN & HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT CHAIR

In the pursuit of the perfect club chair, Susannah Cameron, the co-founder of Chez Pluie Provence, invites you on a journey through the nuanced wor...

Decorate with French antiques this fall

Glistening morning dew, shorter days, and fall colors make it hard to resist clipping autumn foliage and bringing it indoors. Branches woven throug...

French Christmas tablescape with antiques

Home for the holidays: Noël à la française

Need some inspiration for sprucing up your home and garden this holiday season? Missing France? Want gift ideas? Soak up the French Christmas town ...

Mid century French garden planters stone house entryway

Where are they now?

Browse this gallery of inspiring images provided by clients with their favorite Chez Pluie purchases at home in the US, Australia, Europe and Asia.

The Chez Pluie French Furniture Styles Encyclopedia

Welcome to the "French Furniture Styles Encyclopedia," a comprehensive resource that delves into the rich and diverse history of furniture design ...

The essentials of designing the perfect table setting

Setting the table is an art. Follow our step-by-step guide to creating the most beautiful table setting, which expresses your own tastes and tradit...

Majolica and Barbotine - colorful, collectible & naturalistic

Bring summer sensations into your home with Majolica or Barbotine (as French Majolica is known) with special pieces available from Chez Pluie. This...

For sale - a dream farmhouse in Provence

An exclusive tour of a private French farmhouse in the heart of Provence.

The Anduze urn. Timeless French elegance

Discover our range of bespoke Anduze pottery. The Tuscan Medici urn is said to be the inspiration of the French potter who created the Andu...

The French Courtyard

Artfully trimmed topiaries of boxwood, antique Anduze urns, climbing Boston ivy, Pierre du Ronsard roses on stone walls welcome you to come and sit...

The Earful Tower - interview with Hugh and Susannah from Chez Pluie

On a crisp winter's morning in Paris, we met with the Earful Tower's Oliver Gee for a chat about life in Provence, navigating flea markets, French ...

Antique French commode wicker armchair sunburst mirrors

Wicker working - effortless French

A natural, plant-based material, handmade, inducing relaxation, good indoors and outdoors – what’s not to love about wicker? This article explores ...