there is a wonderful show in Perigueux every year at the Parc d’Expositions… a bit like the old “Ideal Home Exhibition”…
covers every aspect of Home and Garden… and one can talk with the manufacturers and buy direct … great bargains to be had and a fantastic choice…
Yep, visit there every year.
The old fashioned traditional style of English settee and armchair doesn’t exist here in France and the Perigueux expo is naturally catering for its home audience.
We embrace all things french but sometimes you have to go the extra mile to find what you want.
In our case a few thousand miles were involved 
Fair enough, John… it’s a thought for others though… I could have bought a dozen suites (if I only had the money and the space)
Don’t forget to look locally as well, not just big chains… our local shop is up to 50% off sofas right now
https://www.meublerie.com/fr/