Sometimes you walk into a store for an umbrella.

You leave with a keychain, a water bottle, a pen... and always an excellent explanation. We know this phenomenon well.

The collection ofaccessoriesAu Vieux Campeur – Congés Payés extends the legacy of the Rue des Écoles brand with a selection of small itemschosen for everyday life, travel, and getaways. Lifestyle accessories, sometimes inspired by the outdoor, that accompany departures, returns, and everything in between.

Small things sometimes have a big future

We have always had a soft spot for items that you slip into a basket at the last minute.

Curiously, these are often the ones you talk about years later.

• Everyday companions.A stainless steel water bottle, a reusable bottleor a folding umbrellamake days a little simpler. An insulated water bottlehas a discreet talent: the coffee stays hot while the conversation stretches out. We think that's an excellent calculation.
• Items that travel.Pins, embroidered patches, badges, badges, stickersand decalshave their own way of traveling. They often return on a jacket, bag or water bottle different from the ones they left. Memories sometimes like to change addresses.
• The pleasure of waiting.The disposable camerahas retained a quality that has become quite rare: you only discover the photos after the holidays are over. Waiting is also part of the journey. A lanterngladly illuminates long evenings, while a box of matchesreminds us that sometimes very little is enough to prolong a moment.
• Memories that settle in.A magnettakes up almost no space in a suitcase. On a refrigerator, that's another story. Memories like to be noticed. As for the keychainor the pen, they faithfully accompany travels. There are still a few people who still take the time to write a postcard.

Gifts that are kept

There are objects that are given because they are useful. And then there are those that are given because they will make the right person smile. We have always thought that the latter had a slightly longer career.

Our collectionbrings together vintage items, everyday accessories and some findschosen with the same care as our clothes. They make great gift ideasor lovely small giftsfor travelers, the curious and all those who return from vacation with more souvenirsthan expected.

Also discover our bags, clothing and travel accessories. Our job is to search. Yours is simply to leave with the find that was waiting for you.