DeFrance Antiques on Beal — Local services in Fort Walton Beach

DeFrance is an antique and high-end Flea Market. It now has two locations with a total of 182 booths. They are open 7 days a week. They have antiques to modern items such as furniture, jewelry, linens, collectibles, hand carved fish, and food items. The stores booths are done tastefully and eye appealing. The main aisles and most booths are handicap accessible. They feature special events and discounted booth sales throughout the year. From October to April, they have their outdoor French Markets on the second Saturday of the month, weather permitting, with a variety of independent vendors. During the French Markets, hot dogs and hamburgers are available for donations only with the money given to local charities. A bounce house is available for kids. Some of their most favorite events during the year are the annual chili cook-off, Ladies Nights, Dollar Days, Military Appreciation Day, and Christmas open house. They host a variety of food items such as pickled beans, jams, and sour dough mix. A delectable variety of fudge and candied nuts are made on the premises for sale. They have a friendly and helpful staff. I highly recommend this business for visitors and locals alike as the go-to place. Parking is abundant at the Eglin location with handicap spaces available. At the Beal Street location, parking is available, but limited with no close handicap spaces. DeFrance is a member of the Emerald Coast Antique Dealers...

Let’s see where should I start? I honestly believe if you’re gonna be working in the store or just working in general, you should definitely be a lot more customer service orientated …every time I come in here the ladies do not acknowledge anybody that comes in. May I also say that the place has become quite of bit junkie in the booths.. also overpriced . they’ve been open for a little bit and a lot of items have not been marked down.. yet I ‘ve giving this location many chances and still the same. We don’t have many in Fort Walton but I would feel more comfortable...

Apparently, the “friendly staff” from other reviews took the day off and so did any sense of professionalism. I walked into this flea market setup in relaxed resort wear and was instantly sized up like I’d wandered in to steal, not spend.

Asking to take from me a small bird figurine I had picked up as if there is a black market for $3 porcelain.

Word of advice: If you’re guarding Brighton like it’s heirloom Cartier, perhaps keep in mind you’re working a flea market, and kindly spare me the judgment you’re clearly not...