I went by chance, actually seeking a valuation in to 'La Maziere' at Cordes sur Ciel. It is the blue painted or shuttered antique shop on the right hand side as you leave Cordes for Albi. I really enjoyed rooting around and thought they had some delightful stuff and actual things of quality. The couple were very friendly and helpful and although I was keen as always to speak French , they were just as keen to practise their English. The shop was open as the board outside said [ now that is often a surprise in itself!] and not a 'conge annuel' in sight. I think they must live above the shop which always makes opening easier. They have been going 16 years and have really improved the quality of stock in that time. We went in when we first arrived here and although there were some nice pieces there was also quite a lot of mixed 'tat'. Well I could not say that now. The chap said that they had developed in their time a knowledge of what the English and Dutch customers like and that knowledge seemed to be working. They say on a little 'affiche' they gave me that they buy and sell and give valuations. Their telephone number is 05 63 56 00 70 and mobile 06 19 32 18 20 email: braghieri.joseph@orange.fr
I did not buy anything on this instance so could not say what their after sales service is like so if any one has more info. let us know.
