France from the view of a miniaturist

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What does France offer to miniaturists, both local and tourists?

Think fashion, fabrics, wine. Scroll down. Most entries are on the bottom of the page.

Also see Romani, French

France from the view of a miniaturist Dollhouse hobby history of  France  Popularity of miniatures, approximate number of miniaturists, most popular scales Well known Dollhouse Projects Famous trademark related to dollhouses/dolls/miniatures are... Publications Famous artisans, miniaturists, writers Calendar Photos, web pages, shops and blogs On-line Digests Clubs/Groups/associations Exhibitions FAQ for people living in this country As a newbie miniaturist, what should I know? Where can I find the materials I need? FAQ for visitors Where can I find miniatures in an average town in this country? What are the craft shops called or are there other places to try out? What should I buy as a souvenirs? When a friend of mine is going to this country, what should I ask her to bring me?

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Dollhouse hobby history of  France 

• summary of early beginnings in the hobby

Popularity of miniatures, approximate number of miniaturists, most popular scales

• the most popular scale is ... also ... and ... are used
• there are about ... miniaturists and doll lovers and there are ... associations: 

Well known Dollhouse Projects

• The most famous dollhouse is ...
• See also museums for places to visit

Famous trademark related to dollhouses/dolls/miniatures are...

•   list local trademarks here

Publications

• See also magazines

Famous artisans, miniaturists, writers

• name of the artisans and link to their home page

Pathy Biero

Valerie Casson - ceramics

Christiane Lourier

Nathalie Mori

Calendar

Add upcoming events for France on the appropriate date. This calendar can be embedded on your personal blog or website and it updates to current events automatically. see Littleroomers

Photos, web pages, shops and blogs

see French for all other pages in this wiki related to this country

On-line Digests

Digests which discuss French minis

Bulle Miniature - online magazine in French language

Clubs/Groups/associations

Add links to France's national and local clubs here, along with contact information.

As far as workshops are concerned, there is a rather active group of Miniaturists in Paris  - but nothing outside the big city !

Atelier et Maison de la Miniature - club and museum, Etaples sur Mer. the display is a reproduction of the harbour  in 1901/1993 in 1:87 scale .

Exhibitions

Check wiki photo_exhibits page.

List regularly scheduled shows by month and location e.g. September - annual show x, and link to website.

Paris Creation and SIMP -  a few regional small shows, about 5 or 6 outside Paris

FAQ for people living in this country

As a newbie miniaturist, what should I know?

Where can I find the materials I need?

FAQ for visitors

Where can I find miniatures in an average town in this country?

What are the craft shops called or are there other places to try out?

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• Loisirs et Créations - a famous crafts store chain
• discount stores - (hypermarkets) - Carrefour, Auchan, Leclerc, Géant, Hyper U, Casino (Groupe Casino), Intermarché
• Don't miss La Bon Marché in Paris
• Flea markets in Paris

What should I buy as a souvenirs?

• Eiffel Tower
• Arc de Triomphe
• Toulouse Lautrec posters
• Christmas markets in L'Alsase offer Tudor style houses

When a friend of mine is going to this country, what should I ask her to bring me?

• as always, check those "made in ....." labels!
• think fashion, fabrics, wine PERFUME!

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