Inspirational French interior design ideas

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

A Provençal Christmas at Home: 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 and market atmosphere as you browse this blog and ...

How to Bring Maison & Objet 2025 Décor Trends to Life with French Antiques

This trends report from Maison & Objet 2025 highlights earthy tones, organic curves, bold palettes, and sustainable design. Antiques bring these directions to life with timeless craftsmanship, ...

Exploring Cliousclat: France’s Timeless Village of Potters and Hidden Beauty

Visit Cliousclat in Provence, famous for pottery, bohemian charm, dining, and accommodations. A timeless village where tradition meets art.

French Antique Furniture: Key Design Terms You Should Know

Discover the essential design terms and decorative details that define French antique furniture. From cabriole legs to guilloché, this guide explains the names and features every collector, designe...

8 ways to create your French garden

These eight French garden design ideas are beyond beautiful and can be used to create a quintessentially French garden. Idea #3 is so easy!

Antiques and vintage pieces for the modern home - 14 decorating ideas

There are so many wonderful ways to decorate! One method is to mix contemporary pieces with antiques or vintage objects, because the contrast of eras can give great interest to a room. Through insp...

An introduction to classic French garden pots, planters, urns, and olive jars

France offers the highest quality of pots and urns, some of which have been hand-crafted following traditional methods for centuries. These beautiful artisanal products cover a tremendous breadth o...

Christmas in France - Île-de-France, Alsace, Aquitaine, Rhone Alps, the Riviera, and Corsica

Dreaming of a French Christmas? Whether to enjoy the Christmas holidays formally or solely for the seasonal festivities, France – from Paris to Colmar, Bordeaux across to Annecy, down to Nice and t...

Sale Underway - At Home with Patricia Wells Volume II

BROWSE THE CATALOG Make sure you have the volume turned up to listen to Patricia's stories and hear the magical sounds of Provence.    American journalist, writer, culinary critic, and esteemed coo...