Brocanting Arles the best bits

This morning we departed early in the direction of Arles for their brocante which happens once a month.

The French Muse, Arles Brocante
The French Muse, Arles Brocante

Blue blue skies, look up and everywhere, beauty abounds!

The French Muse, Arles Brocante
The French Muse, Arles Brocante

This fellow stole my heart and yet I resisted.... part of the wares of one of my favourite sellers, I imagined this hanging in my childrens bedroom.

The French Muse, Arles Brocante
The French Muse, Arles Brocante

Gorgeous plates stacked in a row.

The French Muse, Arles Brocante
The French Muse, Arles Brocante

How clever was this antique clothing dealer who hung vintage hats and handbags on the railings which frame Boulevard des Lices.

The French Muse, Arles Brocante
The French Muse, Arles Brocante

I saw so many incredible ribbons, this is Arles, the home of the Arlesienne ribbon - painted and printed velvet, and exquisite cut velvet ribbons for traditional Arlesienne costume.

The French Muse, Arles Brocante
The French Muse, Arles Brocante

Twinking cut crystal, calling to the magpie in me.

The French Muse, Arles Brocante
The French Muse, Arles Brocante

Tiny steel and glass beaded bags - miam miam

The French Muse, Arles Brocante
The French Muse, Arles Brocante

Incredible reliquaires in Arles - spot the gold fringing

The French Muse, Arles Brocante
The French Muse, Arles Brocante

This is only day 2 and I've lost my heart to France all over again.