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Join us on our French antique buying trail!
From Paris to Provence, we will take you on a sensory journey to explore the iconic gastronomy, vibrant energy, fashion, furniture, decor and art from the refined, to the sprawling markets of unbelievable antiques and artisans as we move into the Provence region.
We will meet dealers, visit an Internationally renowned antique fair and take you behind the doors to some exceptional dealers and artisans. You will be inspired, entertained and hopefully acquire your own treasures along the way!
From a few accent pieces, to a full house of antiques, we can work with you to find those pieces that make your heart sing. The best bit? We ship it home for you!
Private appointments are available on request*
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Fall in love with the antiques, and we will ship them home for you!
How often have you travelled and ached over the things you had to leave behind? This is where our full services comes in very handy. We pack and ship to your door in NZ, from a small item to a house lot of antiques and architectural elements. Our partners are specialists in this field, carefully selected for cost, reliability and ‘product suitable’ packaging.
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Access and experiences
Our network of dealers and friends in the antique world open doors that allow us to peek into history and share in the opportunity to procure from these vendors.
Our local experts alongside us will guide you to the right vendors to discover your perfect piece. We are on hand to advise, negotiate and get the goods home to you safely and with no size limits!
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Pricing
This 9 night all inclusive* Antique Buying Tour is suitable for the solo traveller, couples or groups be it business or pleasure.
Twin share from NZD$12,500 per person* OR Single from NZD$ 13,500* per person
Completely private and bespoke tours can be arranged POA. This may suit designers with clients or clients who have a big project within residential or commercial space.
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Your Hosts
Owners Anne Martin and Tamara Martin-Brown are a mother and daughter duo who have many years of experience in Landscaping, Furniture, Retail and Hospitality. With decades of passionate travelling, event and tour hosting, a highlight has always been uncovering exquisite objects and furniture from around the world. Now with combined experience and a shared passion, Founders of Rome Antique Buying Tours commence!
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Passion
We are passionate about antiques; the craftsmanship and many layers of history each piece has to tell. We also understand everyone has a different taste, style, purpose and budget!
We round out the ‘antiquing’ with a full experience packed with laughter, great food, beautiful settings, fascinating characters, inspiration, new friendships and connections to cherish.
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Payments
Upon email confirmation of the places required, we will confirm the availability and provide a final quote.
Upon acceptance of this quote and our terms and conditions, we will issue an invoice for a deposit amount, equal to 20% of the total trip value. Payment methods available are major credit cards and direct bank transfer.
The remaining payments will be 40% 10 weeks from the trip start date, and the remaining 40% 6 weeks from the trip start date.
A cooling off period of 10 days from date of deposit is allowed. At 10 days after the initial deposit, unless notified directly to us via email, the deposit will become non-refundable.
A copy of full terms and conditions will be supplied.
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Inclusions
- Accomodation for 9 Nights
- All Breakfasts | Most meals, unless stated in final itinerary
- Transport between hotel and planned venues/destinations
- Welcome and Farewell celebration events
- All planned activities
- Guides and support throughout tour
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Exclusions
- NZ based transport
- Flights to/from Paris + Airport Transfers
- Room Service Fees
- Non-planned events of personal choice
- Products purchased and the shipping costs associated
- Travel Insurance
Full Name/s | Number of travellers in your group |
Room/s Required (number of rooms, people per room, access needs)
Purpose of joining the tour... i.e, Pure holiday | Buying for home | Buying for business | A mix
Dietary requirements
Ages of travellers
Any physical limitations (there will be days on our feet with some steps covered!).