European Brocante & Hidden Gems Tour

22 April – 5 May 2027

Discover the Europe most travellers never see.

Join me on a carefully curated journey through France and Belgium, combining spectacular flea markets, charming villages, historic towns and hidden treasures that have taken years to uncover.

We'll wander the famous Paris flea markets, experience one of France's largest brocantes, stroll cobbled streets lined with antique shops, visit beautiful châteaux, explore medieval towns and enjoy long lunches overlooking rivers and village squares.

This tour is designed for those who love antiques, vintage treasures, French markets, beautiful scenery and travelling at a relaxed pace with a small group of like-minded people.

Highlights

• Paris and the famous Saint-Ouen Flea Market
• Amiens Rederie – one of France's largest flea markets
• Charming Honfleur and Normandy villages
• Mont Saint-Michel visit
• Medieval Dinan & Brittany coast
• Loire Valley châteaus
• Chenonceau and Amboise
• Chambord Brocante - huge Flea Market at Chambord Chateau
• French markets, brocante dealers and antique villages
• Small group travel with plenty of free time

Tour Price

Twin Share from $5,995 AUD per person

Optional Escape to the Chateau Extension - $1800
Continue your journey with an exclusive extension visiting the region made famous by Dick and Angel Strawbridge.

Subject to event availability. Holding deposits accepted with full refund available if tickets cannot be secured.

Important Information – Escape to the Chateau Events

Guests wishing to attend a Dick & Angel Strawbridge event must secure their place by 30 June 2026. After this date, event tickets may no longer be available and cannot be guaranteed.

A holding deposit can be paid now to secure your position for either the Day of Decadence or Garden Day event.

Should Day of Decadence tickets be unavailable, your event deposit will be transferred in full to a Garden Day event at Château de la Motte Husson or refunded. Guests will be notified of the confirmed dates as soon as they become available.

All event deposits are fully refundable should Dandelion Wood Tours be unable to secure tickets for either event.

Day of Decadence is $800 Garden Day is $300

Ready to Join Us?

For a copy of the full itinerary, please contact Monique ten Hove at dandelionwood1@gmail.com or via the Dandelion Wood Facebook page.

To secure your place, a $100 holding deposit can be paid via this website. Once received, I will forward the full itinerary, booking form and tour terms & conditions.

Please note: A holding deposit reserves your place temporarily. Your booking is not confirmed until the full tour deposit of $1,500 per person has been received and your completed booking form has been returned. An additional $800 is due before end June for the Day of Decadence tickets. They will not be available to purchase after this date.

Places are limited and are allocated on a first come, first served basis.