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At Home with Patricia Wells: Volume III

For more than forty years, Patricia Wells has shaped how generations of readers cook, eat and experience France. As a journalist, restaurant critic, bestselling author and teacher, she has chronic...

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. 

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 ...

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...

A Guide to Buying French Antiques Online: Why Chez Pluie is Your Ultimate Destination

A Guide to Buying French Antiques Online: Why Chez Pluie is Your Ultimate Destination At Chez Pluie, we believe that the charm and history behind every French antique are what make each piece trul...

The Biot Jar - An ancient French tradition

This blog is all about Biot jars. It covers historical facts, defining characteristics, and the ancient technique of making these beautiful and classic earthenware vessels.

Arthur Litt: Master of Modern French Textile Design

Arthur Litt, born in 1905 in Mulhouse, France, is celebrated as a master of modern textile design. His journey from the industrious city of Mulhouse to the artistic epicenter of Paris marks a sign...

Émile Tessier - a renowned French ceramist

Émile Tessier (1887-1971) was a renowned French ceramist from Malicorne-sur-Sarthe, a village in the Sarthe department. Born into a family deeply rooted in the pottery tradition, Tessier was surrou...