Large Antique French
One of the most exciting things you can bring home to remind you of your trip to Paris is a piece of French history, whether it is a console, an example of Art Deco pottery, or a 19th century lithograph or book. Paris has a number of interesting streets of antique shops.
Rue du Faubourg St Honore
This Right Bank shopping Mecca is the place to go for high end goods in Paris, including antiques. The many elegant shops here worth browsing, even if they can not afford the prices. Of particular interest are Didier Aaran century furniture for 17 and 18, The Caliniere French art objects lighting fixtures and old, and Verreglass for the 19th and 20th century European glass. On the same street, opposite the Louvre, the Louvre des Antiquaires is three antiques history "store" with everything from art to furniture.
St. Germain
The Left Bank, especially the streets leading out of the Boulevard St. Germain, is home to a fun and quirky collection of antique shops, some of which are surprisingly affordable. La Hune is popular of old books and collectibles. Anne-Sophie Duval is a good place to find Art Nouveau and Art Deco items.
Le Marais
This trendy neighborhood in eastern Paris centers around the magnificent 15th century Place des Vosges. Throughout the square and streets of it are a series of eclectic antique shops and interesting. Here you'll find lithographs, leather-bound volumes, hotel silver, linens and other small items. There are also some excellent galleries art throughout the gallery Place des Vosges.
The flea market at St. Ouen
The oldest and most famous flea markets of Paris, Saint-Ouen is a collection of over 2000 jobs of traders, divided into specialties, such as furniture, glass, Art Deco, and such. The 15-acre market is north of downtown, just steps from the Porte-de-Cligancourt subway station. There is a bit of everything here, from low-cost decorations stylish furniture. The market here is particularly known for its Second Empire pieces.
Richelieu-Drouot Auction House
For serious collectors, a trip to the Paris home of a great auction Drouot-Richelieu, located off the Boulevard Haussmann near the St. Lazare station, is a must. The procedure is quick and French so if the command language is not the best, it's good to bring a French friend or acquaintance. This venerable auction house, opened in 1858, is less known, but the same caliber as Christie's in New York and Sotheby's in London.
Shipping, VAT and Customs
To export an ancient French need to procure certificate of authenticity of any object over 20 years. Also, keep in mind these tips about shipping, taxes and customs. – Shipping. An important factor to consider is shipping when shopping for antiques larger. Most of the larger (expensive) stores can provide shipping for you and can offer prices. With items such as furniture, usually have the option of filling a single container or wait until the shop can combine sufficient bound for U.S. to fill a shipping container. Sharing a container is almost always less expensive. – VAT. The VAT (called the TVA in France) is a tax on most of goods and services sold in European Union countries. Non EU residents staying in France less than six months are entitled to a refund of this tax if they spend at least 1200 French francs (approximately 183 euros) in a store in one day. Most stores carry the necessary form. Simply complete the form and place in the airport when leaving the country. Your refund, which varies from 13 to 19.6 percent, will be credited to your credit card or mailed in approximately three months. – Customs. Authentic antiques, original art, and books are exempt from U.S. custom taxes. To avoid paying taxes, you need a certificate authenticity of any item dealer for over 100 years of age and / or a value of over 1,000,000 French francs (about € 152,449).
About the Author:
Gerald Robinson has a passion for Paris and provides help for planning and enjoying travel to Paris at his website,
www.paris-travel-insider.com
. The content is derived from his trips to Paris and exhaustive research.
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