|
| |
|
Paris...Flea
Markets |
 |
|
|
|
| |
| |
|
MARCHÉ AUX PUCES de SAINT-OUEN
Many will have heard of the St Ouen flea market (known by many as Clignancourt). Attracting around 200,000 visitors each weekend, it is
the world’s biggest flea market. Furniture, paintings, Art Deco,
jewellery, vintage clothing, architectural antiques, small antiques and
collectables can be found among it’s 2,500 dealers covering the 17 acre
site. Make sure you bring cash (beware of pickpockets) and be prepared
to spend the entire day scouring through the different markets within
the complex. It's not possible to do St Ouen in a short time so I
suggest a leisurely lunch at one of the many cafes, bars and restaurants
you'll pass along the way.
Hours: Sat. - Mon., 7.30 a.m. to 6.00 p.m.
Porte
de Clignancourt (line 4), Porte de St-Ouen (line 13)
Bus : 85, 56, 95
Information: www.st-ouen-tourisme.com
A map of the St Ouen complex
can be found on the website above (see Marché aux Puces - plan)
Images above: St. Ouen Flea
Market
©
Seattle Times, Puce de Paris, Decogirl |
| |
| |
| |
|
MARCHE AUX PUCES de la PORTE DE VANVES |
| A great street market with a
vibrant atmosphere, the Vanve flea market is a particular favorite of
mine. With around 350 stalls each weekend you'll find a bit of
everything, from bric-a-brac and vintage clothing to antiques and
furniture but mind you come early, the best part of the market closes
around 1pm. Get replenishment at one of the local restaurants or bars or
from the excellent hot food stall at the bottom of Avenue Marc Sangnier.
Hours: Saturday and Sunday, Avenue Marc Sangnier 7am - 1pm, Avenue
Georges Lafenestre, all day
Porte de Vanves (line 13)
Bus: 58, 95, 191
Address: Avenue Marc
Sangnier and Avenue Georges Lafenestre
Information
www.pucesdeparis-portedevanves.com |
| |
    |
|
Images above: Porte du
Vanves
©
Bernard Blanche, Puces de
Paris |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
MARCHE d'ALIGRE |
|
|
|
An interesting typically Parisian market, made up of the covered Marché
Beauvau and an open-air market offering produce as well as a few flea
market stalls, this market will give you an insight into real Parisian
life. There are numerous Asian and North African shops surrounding the
market, making the atmosphere both colourful and vibrant. Hours:
Tuesday - Saturday 8am - 1pm and 4pm - 7.30pm, Sunday 8am - 1pm
Ledru Rollin (line 9)
Address:
Place d'Aligre |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
MARCHÉ AUX PUCES de MONTREUIL |
|
|
|
More of a giant boot sale, you'll find mountains of second hand
clothing, household items, tools and more. You'll probably be lucky to
find something of any real value but a good place to visit if you love
to rumage.
Hours: Saturday - Monday 7.30am - 6pm Porte de Monreuil
Porte de Montreuil (line 9)
Address: Avenue de la Porte de Montreuil
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
VILLAGES ST PAUL |
|
|
|
A little warren of Antique and bric-a-brac shops plus flea market most
weekends. See separate section on Places to visit - Village St Paul. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
BROCANTE CANAL ST MARTIN |
|
|
|
An annual antique/flea market. See separate section on Places to visit - Canal St Martin |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
SHIPPERS: To transport your treasures home, specialist Antique shippers
Hedley's Humpers can help: 6 Boulevard de la Liberation
93284 Saint-Denis, Paris
Tel: +33 (0)1 48 13 01 02
Fax: +33 (0)1 48 13 07 08
Email:
paris@hedleyshumpers.com
Wesbsite:
www.hedleyshumpers.com
THINGS TO LOOK OUT FOR:- Perfume bottles &
atomisers
Art Deco photo frames
Vintage Lea Stein brooches
Powder compacts
Vintage Silk scarves
|
|
|
|
