Up For Grabs: Garden, Culinary, and Decorative Antiques From Patricia Wells’s Provence Farmhouse
March 20, 2024 by Robin Plaskoff Horton
Known for her popular French cooking school, At Home in France, and revered for decades as one of the most influential personalities in the culinary world, Patricia Wells and her husband, Walter, welcome guests to Chanteduc, their farmhouse home in Provence, for an exclusive online sales event on March 22, 2024.
A Rare Collection of Culinary, Garden, and Antique Decor
Throughout her years in France, the celebrated American journalist, author, cooking instructor, and restaurant critic has amassed an extraordinary collection of unique Provençal culinary antiques and decor, including Julia Child’s white La Cornue stove (not for sale!)
The Garden and Farm
Weathered statuary line the stone paths in Chantecuc’s gardens leading to garden beds planted with topiary, a pool, an olive grove, and productive potager, with views over their grapevines to Mont Ventoux.
Stroll through the couple’s productive gardens, where they express their mutual passion for food, wine, and local ingredients by producing their own wine, olive oil, fruits, and vegetables.
Mark your calendars for Friday, March 22nd, for a rare opportunity to purchase pieces from their personal collection of epicurean objects, garden decor, and decorative antiques.
Even if you are in the market for special Provençal items, check out the gorgeous 128-page catalog for a virtual tour of this extraordinary property. It is worth a visit.
Hosted by the online antique store Chez Pluie. All images via the Chez Pluie sale catalog. Check out the Urban Gardens Pinterest page for loads of indoor-outdoor living inspiration!