The Vintage French Farmhouse

Antiques specialists travel to L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue where they acquire a range of objects, such as a gilt crucifix set in a glass dome and a vintage medicine cabinet. They intend to import these pieces for resale in the British market, aimed at attracting collectors.

The programme centres on a group of antiques specialists who travel to the Provençal town of L'Isle‑sur‑la‑Sorgue. Their aim is to locate and acquire objects that could appeal to collectors back home, and the episode follows them as they navigate the local market in search of pieces with potential for the British market. During their visit, the experts secure a selection of items that illustrate the range of goods they target. Among the acquisitions are a gilt crucifix encased within a glass dome, which offers a striking example of religious ornamentation, and a vintage medicine cabinet that reflects an earlier era of domestic furnishing. Both pieces are highlighted as representative of the kinds of finds the team hopes to bring across the Channel. The episode shows the experts evaluating each object’s condition and marketability before committing to purchase. Their decisions are driven by the belief that such items will find appreciative buyers once they arrive in the United Kingdom, where demand for unique antiques remains strong. Ultimately, the show documents the journey from discovery in L'Isle‑sur‑la‑Sorgue to the intended sale in Britain, underscoring the cross‑border nature of the antiques trade and the careful selection process that underpins it.