December 17, 2023
The Fourmi in Saint-Sauveur-le-Vicomte



Offering Scandinavian designer furniture, from the 50s and 60s, in Saint-Sauveur-le-Vicomte, isn’t that a daring bet?
I started in 2013 when I came to help my mother. The shop was oriented towards antiques and flea markets, I added a personal touch without thinking that it would be an almost immediate success.
How do you explain this unexpected meeting?
There is traffic in Saint-Sauveur-le-Vicomte, much more than I could have imagined. Word of mouth works. The clientele is loyal, rather Parisian, made up of individuals with secondary homes in the Cotentin, interior designers or cinema decorators. A good number of sales are finalized online as well. Transactions and exchanges can be done in France but also abroad.
Does this place “La Fourmi” also have a history?
The place has retained its authenticity. The building, of post-war architecture, dates from 1952. My parents ran the garage until 1999 and then made some changes to turn it into an antique store. They were passionate about history and ancient objects.
It wasn't your basic job. You didn't plan to stay in the region either?
Indeed, I worked in events in Avignon, the unexpected events of life made me come back here. From now on, I couldn't see myself living anywhere else. There reigns in the Cotentin a tranquility far from the ambient agitation and yet it is a territory in movement. This preserved side, where life is good, will in my opinion make the department more and more attractive.
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Félix Mazereau, passionate about 20th century furniture
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The 17 / 10 / 2023
Félix Mazereau, passionate about 20th century furniture
Dominique Hutin, columnist on France Inter
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The 17 / 10 / 2023
Dominique Hutin, columnist on France Inter
Yohann Poprawski, researcher and geologist
The 17 / 10 / 2023
Yohann Poprawski, researcher and geologist
Jean Leparmentier, a child of a lighthouse keeper
The 17 / 10 / 2023
Jean Leparmentier, a child of a lighthouse keeper
Stéphanie Lehodey, Cotentin surfer
The 17 / 10 / 2023
Stéphanie Lehodey, Cotentin surfer
Guillaume Evrard, boating development manager in Cotentin
The 17 / 10 / 2023
Guillaume Evrard, boating development manager in Cotentin
Guillaume Garbe, owner of the Château de Carneville
The 17 / 10 / 2023
Guillaume Garbe, owner of the Château de Carneville
Pierrick Ledard, vice-champion of France and vice-world rowing champion
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The 03 / 09 / 2021
Pierrick Ledard, vice-champion of France and vice-world rowing champion
GUTS – DJ
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The 02 / 09 / 2021
GUTS – DJ
Anne Queffélec, godmother of the Barfleur Musical Summer Festival
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The 02 / 09 / 2021
Anne Queffélec, godmother of the Barfleur Musical Summer Festival
Aymeric Picot, Photographer
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The 25 / 05 / 2021
Aymeric Picot, Photographer
Stéphanie Montagne-Grésille, author
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The 14 / 05 / 2021
Stéphanie Montagne-Grésille, author
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