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Antique buying tours in France and England see record bookings for 2026

Specialized travel operators report a surge in demand for antique-buying vacations across France and England during 2026.

The Allure of the Antique-Buying Vacation
File photo The Allure of the Antique-Buying Vacation Photo: Vogue

French tour operator growth

My French Country Home increased its annual schedule from two trips to eight in 2026. The company currently has eleven additional departures planned for the following year.

English market expansion

Claiborne & Olive launched its buying trips at the end of 2024 and ran twelve tours in that first year. All departures for 2026 have already sold out according to the operator.

Value of local guidance

Tammi Saranko states travelers pay for relationships and knowledge that online recommendations cannot provide. These tours take visitors beyond standard internet itineraries into specific local customs.

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