The Vintage French Farmhouse

Three dealers travel to Vauvert, a wine‑producing town, to source antiques, curios and collectibles they consider suitable for the British market. Their aim is to acquire items they believe will appeal to British buyers and can be sold profitably back home.

The programme is a single‑episode documentary that follows three independent dealers as they set off for the French wine‑producing town of Vauvert. It presents their trip as a focused venture, aiming to uncover items that could find a place back home in Britain. During the journey the three traders scour Vauvert’s markets, workshops and private collections, hunting for antiques, curios and other collectibles. Their shared belief is that these objects, once sourced, will appeal to the tastes of British consumers, making the town a fertile hunting ground for potential sales. The setting of Vauvert, renowned for its vineyards, adds a distinctive backdrop to the dealers’ quest. While the town’s primary reputation lies in wine, the episode highlights the lesser‑known side of its material culture, suggesting that the region can also supply unique, heritage‑rich pieces that fit the British market’s niche interests. Ultimately, the episode tracks the dealers’ progress as they assess each find, weighing its suitability for resale across the Channel. Their combined expertise and the town’s hidden treasures drive the narrative, offering viewers a glimpse into the practical side of sourcing antiques for a specific overseas audience.