The 9th Salon des Curiosités (July 2 and 3, 2016) has just closed its doors.
Nearly 1,100 visitors strolled through the 35 stands set up in the courtyard of the château and its outbuildings. They had the opportunity to discover silverware, earthenware, antique watches and clocks, furniture, paintings and sculptures...
Many unusual objects were exchanged between exhibitors and bargain hunters, to the delight of all.
These include 3-bladed grape-picking scissors, a letter written by Georges Sand to his daughter, and glasses from Vierzon.
Arielle and Hervé Borne, the organizers of this event, are already thinking about the next edition in 2017.
A word from Arielle, the organizer:
Hervé and I are very happy. A warm atmosphere and the quality of the exhibits. The Salon des Curiosités lives up to its name by the originality and rarity of the objects on display. For both experienced and budding collectors, there's plenty to do: choice in what's on offer and a variety of prices. It's a joy to see Ainay packed with people, laughing, asking questions, curious. The château comes alive, and that's the goal. Family and friends play along. That's the success of this weekend. Now it's time to think about the 10th anniversary of the Salon des Curiosités!