One of the quirkier discoveries we've made in France is an aspect of West African folk art known as the 'Colon' figures - nothing to do with intestines, rather a reference to the Colonial era. They are colourful, bright and utterly charming - each having their own 'personality' and style. While they can vary in height, the majority we have found have been around 10" high, making them a significant addition to any room! Their clothes are typically of the era and some sport pit

How long had we been there? It seemed such a brief visit, but 5 hours later we wearily sat down with a grand creme and took stock of our latest haul. Pézenas has always been a haven for Brocanteurs but at the Grand Foire, held only twice a year, over 200 dealers gather in the early morning light, setting up stalls of treasure. We wandered to and fro down the broad avenues, at first just soaking up the sights and then gradually digging in to the trove, hunting new acquisitions