Ep. 6 My Favourite Brocante, The Emmaüs Story 

Thank you so much for this! I was aware of Emmaus and had done a bit of my own research. I think it is an excellent model to copy for todays challenges. We have several social “ charities” here in Canada, that have become for profit corporations, and do not warrant their Charity status. The severe disabling drug epidemic is creating absolute chaos everywhere, and no-one can find a means of dealing with housing and successful treatment. I think this model, with built in pathways for individuals to transit through from jail or streets, into housing and treatment , moving into vocational , skills building , and hopefully on to independent living is desperately needed.

OK, I am a crafter and I was drooling. What a wonderful charity and Abbe Pierre sounds like a saint (or should be one). I enjoyed that story very much. Shelly, Durham, North Carolina

Amazing! We have never seen anything like this great charity shop! Now in forty countries!!!There is nothing your great show on the internet! Bravo to you for sharing this absolutely stunning shop-and your most exciting time with us. I’ll check out the magazine and think of you thankfully! Jenny, you are the best to make this for everyone. We really appreciate all your creations! You are a brilliant artist who motivates anyone who is fortunate enough to find you online! You are very focused, kind and capable. I can’t wait to show this to my husband -I know he will love it as much as I did! I look forward to watching everything you do! Great work Thanks👏👏👏 I loved you comment about being, “Happy to take anything home!” BRILLIANT WORK!

Jenny! Thank you so much for the history/background lesson. It was so informative. I had always wondered about the backstory.

Thank you for the history of Emmaus

Thank you for sharing the story of Emmaus. That was a very well organized and tidy store. Probably hard to walk away from so many lovely objects.

Thank you so much Jenny for introducing us to the mission of Emmaus. Many of the other channels talk of shopping in Emmaus, but never talked of its mission. Nice chair!

Loved your informative vlog about Emmaus. I’ve heard so many good things about Emmaus, but never knew the origin of the charity shop. What a wonderful story about a precious man and his divine calling. He indeed left behind an ongoing blessing to a world in need. Thanks for sharing. Loved seeing your treasures.

As a new subscriber to your channel (discovered from Chateau Diaries) this is the 1st one watched as it mentioned Emmaus. Thank you for the lovely history. I have heard of the charity but not the history and what a remarkable history indeed.🥰

What a great explanation and exploration AND organisation! Thank you :)

The brocante visits are wonderful! And Emmaus is a treat- I’ve been to the ones near Amboise and Geneva but they are not close to being this large (although they are beautifully organized!)

💕I’ve seen smaller emmaus by watching other château owners but not one as well laid out as this one💕

Impressive history on Emmaus (never connected it to the Bible story!) and really incredibly organized Emmaus - down to the buttons!!! Love from Southern California 💗

Hello, I can understand why you say Emmaus is your favourite Brocante. It is so clean and tidy and everything is well organised. There were many pieces either of crockery, glassware and furniture which just draws your eyes. Truly a worthwhile cause to support. Now onto the next episode.

Thanks for this info about Emmaus. I’ve heard so many Chatelaines talk about it but didn’t know that it was an organization with a mission. I work for a charitable organization that is building housing for the homeless so I feel connected to this mission.

Thank you for sharing this. Emmaus features a lot in many vlogs by expats in France but few know anything about it other than the bargains to be had. (Some time ago I suggested to a well known Chatelaine, that frequents her local Emmaus regularly, should vlog about Pere Andre and the story behind Emmaus. Sadly I received no response.) We have 3 Emmaus shops in towns local to me in Hampshire, UK, and Winchester has flats and a programme for helping men get back on their feet run and financed by the Emmaus Charity.

Really enjoyed this vlog, fantastic 😊

Love the educational component of your vlogs ... Can't wait to come visit & check out that epic Angoulême Emmaus!!!

Bonjour Jenny Thankyou for sharing the Emmaus history such a compassionate being he was I love these charities that help the needy and unfortunate and to also give new life to the donations furniture crockery etc 🥰🥰💖👌Such a pleasure it would be to visit the Emmaus in France and throughout the world seeking out the unusual and collectable I look forward to seeing the new chair in the next vlog Merci beaucoup well presented my love Have a pleasant week Abiento💖💖👌👌🌟🌟

Lved it Jennifer! How interesting to hear the story of how and where Emmaus started! What a tidy and well organised one this is! Spotted some lovely furniture items and china. Thank you for such a nice , informative and relaxing vlog!

I enjoyed your vlog very much. What an interesting history Emmaüs has.

Fantastic infos, merci pour avoir les partage! Thanks for sharing!

Wonderful shopping

What a well organized place. Thanks so much for the wonderful history. So many beautiful things.

That was so interestin - thank you

Thank you this great piece! I didn‘t know this history. What a triumphant story.

So very cool..old Mill and charity❤️🦋🌹🌠🌠♥️💙enjoyed this

Thank you for the story Jenny. What a beautiful soul and such a great gift to France he was. I deal with peoples things daily,I have also been shopping in thrift shops since my first job at 13 if we don't repurpose our object will leave us no where to go.

Great vlog thanks

I don’t know how you leave this brocante with nothing for your chateau !