Inspirational French interior design ideas

The ultimate guide to French leather club chairs – history, design & how to choose the right chair

In the pursuit of the perfect club chair, Susannah Cameron, the co-founder of Chez Pluie Provence, invites you on a journey through the nuanced world of iconic French leather club chairs. As an exp...

The essentials of a summertime French picnic

France, known for its incredible summertime charm, enchants travelers and locals alike with its picturesque landscapes and incredible cuisine. Among the many cherished traditions France upholds, on...

Decorate with French antiques this fall

Glistening morning dew, shorter days, and fall colors make it hard to resist clipping autumn foliage and bringing it indoors. Branches woven through antique ceramics, glassware, and wickerwork make...

The Chez Pluie French Furniture Styles Encyclopedia

Welcome to the "French Furniture Styles Encyclopedia," a comprehensive resource that delves into the rich and diverse history of furniture design in France, spanning from the understated elegance ...

The essentials of designing the perfect table setting

Setting the table is an art. Follow our step-by-step guide to creating the most beautiful table setting, which expresses your own tastes and traditions.

Majolica and Barbotine - colorful, collectible & naturalistic

Bring summer sensations into your home with Majolica or Barbotine (as French Majolica is known) with special pieces available from Chez Pluie. This article explores the history of this beautiful ce...

For sale - a dream farmhouse in Provence

An exclusive tour of a private French farmhouse in the heart of Provence.

The Anduze urn. Timeless French elegance

Discover our range of bespoke Anduze pottery. The Tuscan Medici urn is said to be the inspiration of the French potter who created the Anduze vase in the 1600s. He captured the elegant silh...

The French Courtyard

Artfully trimmed topiaries of boxwood, antique Anduze urns, climbing Boston ivy, Pierre du Ronsard roses on stone walls welcome you to come and sit in these often tucked-away intimate courtyard spa...

The Earful Tower - interview with Hugh and Susannah from Chez Pluie

On a crisp winter's morning in Paris, we met with the Earful Tower's Oliver Gee for a chat about life in Provence, navigating flea markets, French antiques and what it's like to be an Australian li...