IF you can't resist the pull of a flea market in France then here is your chance to win a guide to some of the best.
Author Sandy Price has offered up two copies of The Flea Markets of France as prizes so readers of This French Life have a chance of winning one in an ever so easy to enter competition.
The book takes you by the hand around nearly 30 markets dotted across France and is an indispensable tool for getting the most out of your visit, whether you’re a first-time visitor or an experienced shopper.
Conversational and comprehensive, this guide will tell you everything you need to know about exploring markets all over France.
Descriptions of more than thirty markets and their specialities, as well as practical advice on visiting them, is augmented by notes on regional items, tips on bargaining and collecting, a glossary of relevant French phrases, and a useful rating system which gives an overview of each market.
Much more than a simple listing of French flea markets, Sandy’s warm suggestions of things to do nearby, places to eat, food specialities of the area, and local amenities are complemented by bits of history and cultural observations.
Armed with this comprehensive guide, visitors to France will feel they are in good, reliable hands.
To enter please leave a message in the comment form below, for example 'please enter me into the competition', but make sure your email address is correct, and just one entry per email address.
Two messages will be picked at random each winning a copy of the book. Closing date for the competition is Wednesday, June 9, 2010 at 11am Paris time.
THE COMPETITION HAS NOW CLOSED
Please enter me in the competition! I absolutely love flea markets and this book looks fantastic!
Thank you!
Laura
Posted by: Laura | 31 May 2010 at 08:46
Please enter me in the competition. With the drawing in June I can expect some interesting trips out during the summer.
Posted by: Steve | 31 May 2010 at 08:52
This book looks as if it's got our name on it! I love French flea markets.
Posted by: Clare | 31 May 2010 at 09:03
Please enter me into the competition, flea markets in France are the best!
Posted by: Sandra | 31 May 2010 at 09:21
This book appears to be plugging a large whole in the tourist book market. Congratulations on such a marvellous concept.
Posted by: Lacroix | 31 May 2010 at 10:19
Visiting the French flea markets is how I love to spend our weekends. I would really enjoy this book.
Posted by: Cynthia | 31 May 2010 at 10:34
2nd thing I do when I get to Paris is search for the flea markets.....1st thing I do is walk all my most favorite streets.....
Posted by: John Cosper | 31 May 2010 at 14:52
Antiques Roadshow beware!! I could be coming your way, that is, if I win this book. Bonne Chance tout le monde.
Posted by: Elaine Kelly | 31 May 2010 at 15:28
I just found this site! Lovely! When traveling, I bring everything I need in my carry-on, so I can fill my suitcase with wonderful finds!
Posted by: Patricia Poulter | 01 June 2010 at 01:34
Please enter my name in this contest. I would love and treasure a copy of the book.
Posted by: annamarie sonsini | 01 June 2010 at 02:31
Please enter my name in this contest.What a thrill to know that such a book is published! A real asset for my coming trip.
Posted by: P Sharman | 01 June 2010 at 03:32
Please enter my name in this contest. This would be a great book for a future trip.
Posted by: Heath Eddy | 01 June 2010 at 17:13
please enter me into the competition
Posted by: pearson | 01 June 2010 at 17:46
every hopeful of winning !
We use the videgrenier.org website to find local flea markets in France when we're over there.
Quality of items for sale does vary somewhat ...
Posted by: Geoffrey Coan | 01 June 2010 at 18:19
Please enter me into the competition! Thanks!
Posted by: Catherine Coyle | 01 June 2010 at 18:56
Please enter me into the draw, thank you!
Posted by: Caroline | 01 June 2010 at 19:42
We're hoping to be living in France by this autumn, so a copy of this book would be very very useful...
Posted by: Maria | 01 June 2010 at 22:17
please enter me in your drawing for the french flea market book. merci
Posted by: cheryl batchelor | 02 June 2010 at 04:03
Please enter my name in the Draw.
Posted by: Patrick O'Connell | 02 June 2010 at 09:39
Please enter our name in the competition.
Posted by: Richard & Elaine | 02 June 2010 at 14:29
Please enter me in to the competition, by June I will be there and having this book would increase my enjoyment.
Posted by: Jane Waterhouse | 02 June 2010 at 20:24
please enter my name in the draw as i have never been to a french flea market and i'm over there in the summer and would love to go to afew.
thankyou
nikki
Posted by: nichola rodgers | 03 June 2010 at 09:05
I'd love to be in the competition - as an old hand at flea markets and car boots (vide-greniers.org being an indispensable guide to the latter!)
Posted by: Andrea | 03 June 2010 at 19:20
I would love to own a copy of this book and would be grateful if you could enter me into the competition as I would love some expert help to navigate my way around the flea markets
thanks Lorraine
Posted by: Lorraine Randell | 08 June 2010 at 13:02
Wow!!! this book sounds fantastic, please enter me in the competition I love hunting around flea markets. Thanks heaps Lyn
Posted by: Lyn Bruce | 09 June 2010 at 08:49