Virtual Buying
Live Sourcing
Virtual Buying
Shop the markets of Provence in real time, from wherever you are.
Dealer access · Dealer pricing · One hour, live
At a Glance
One private hour, live on WhatsApp video
$1,100 CAD
$150 CAD, non-refundable
From €500 — applied in full to your pieces
By arrangement — we find a market day that suits you
The market opens before sunrise. You'll be there for it.
We walk the stalls with the camera on, one hour, just for you. You see what we see — the piece on the ground before anyone else has touched it, the maker's mark on the underside, the hairline we catch under the light.
We talk through age, condition, and authenticity as we go, and we negotiate in French with dealers we buy from regularly. What you want, we hold on the spot.
Everything is then consolidated and shipped to your door in a single parcel.
Who It's For
Collectors who want to choose the piece themselves, not receive a selection.
Interior designers sourcing for a specific room, with the client's brief in hand.
Dealers and stylists who want market access and market pricing without the flight.
How It Works
Step One — Hold Your Spot
Pay the $150 CAD deposit. There is no fixed calendar to work around — we reach out and find a market day that works for you.
Step Two — Your Second Invoice
Within 48 hours you receive one invoice covering the remaining session fee and your personalized retainer.
Step Three — Market Day
We call you from the market and shop together for one hour. You decide in real time; we negotiate and buy on the spot.
Step Four — Final Invoice
After the market you receive a final invoice for purchases less your retainer, plus packing, shipping, and insurance.
Step Five — Home to You
Once all balances are settled, everything ships consolidated in one parcel.
The Retainer, Explained
The retainer is your buying budget, not an additional fee. Every euro is applied to the pieces you keep.
The minimum is €500. Larger budgets call for a larger retainer — typically €1,000 to €2,000 — and we will recommend a figure once we know what you're after.
It must be paid before market day. We do not front cash at the markets, and we cannot buy beyond your retainer.
If you're mid-session and want to keep going, you can top up on the spot.
What's Included
Billed Separately
Item costs, drawn from your retainer
Professional packing
Shipping fees
Shipping insurance
Duties and taxes
Timing
French markets open before sunrise, and that is when the best pieces surface. Sessions are scheduled to match.
Eastern time: early morning
Pacific time: late night
It is an early alarm. It is also the reason the inventory is worth seeing.
Questions
When can I book?
Any time. There is no fixed schedule — once your deposit is in, we work out a market day together.
Do I need to know antiques?
Not at all. We guide you through every step and talk you through what you're looking at as we go.
Are these markets open to the public?
We shop both. Some are dealer-only, some are open to everyone — and you get the same pricing we do at each.
Is this suitable for interior designers?
Absolutely. It is a way to shop genuine one-of-a-kind pieces for a client without leaving your studio.
Can I cancel?
Deposits are non-refundable. If you cancel and we fill your spot, the remaining session fee is refunded less the deposit. Any unused retainer is applied first to shipping, and anything left over is returned to you.
Questions before you book? Write to tresjoliette@gmail.com.
