About us

A Love Story of Art, Passion, and Forgotten Treasures

Bonjour and welcome! We are a French-Australian duo—an Australian painter, and a true-blue Frenchman with a big personality and a deep passion for his homeland.

For 15 years, we lived in the historic city of Rouen, nestled in the heart of Normandy, France. We spent our weekends hunting through bustling regional flea markets, chatting with local characters, and building an incredible network of contacts across the European antique world. Over those years, we learned how to listen to the stories that old objects tell.

Recently, we packed up our favourite finds and moved across the globe to Branxton, right in the heart of the Hunter Valley. We are absolutely thrilled to bring the very best of our French discoveries to Australia and to you. The Art of Curation To us, decorating isn't about following trends. It’s about emotion and the human element. We love the history baked into a piece, the hands that made it, and the past lives it lived.

Our philosophy has always been simple: to find beautiful things, and place them in the right spot, in front of the right eye. We look for pieces with soul—a beautifully weathered timber table, a perfectly rusted garden urn, or a painting that acts as a window to another time and place.

It’s all about finding that connection between an object and the person who falls in love with it. Let’s Find Your Perfect Piece Because we kept our deep roots and close contacts in the French Brocante world, we can source almost anything. We absolutely love a good treasure hunt!

If you are hunting for a specific piece of French history, or if you have a special design project in mind for your home, garden, or business, please reach out. We would love to help you find exactly what you are looking for—no pretension, just great finds.

Thank you for stopping by our little corner of France in the Hunter. We can't wait to help you find a piece that speaks to your eye!

Visit Our warehouse is open by appointment only. If you would like to come browse our latest container arrivals or discuss a special project, please get in touch with us to arrange a time.

A bientôt, Guillaume & Alexandra from Pardon my French Antiques

• Text Guillaume: 0461314735 • Email: guillaume@pardonmyfrenchantiques.com.au