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Flea market or "marché aux puces" or "les puces"
there are two famous in Paris (or at least just outside Paris)
- les puces de clignancourt (metro : porte de clignancourt), these are not the real real flea market in the tradition... this is more a huge market. Items are not always cheaper as the rest of paris.
- les puces de montreuil (metro : porte de montreuil) are the real flea market in which you will find old clothes, old TV, old engines, old whatever on old tables... but sometimes, old also means that it's in a bad condition... how ever check it out ! Leave a Comment
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Paris' main flee market, le Marché aux Puces de Saint-Ouen, the world's largest, is an incredible open air museum. It is also thought to be the world's first flee market, dating from the 17th century. The quantity and quality of its antiques are unmatched anywhere in the world. Although the largest number of shops is dedicated to French antiques, other dealers specialise in nearly every possible type of antiques. Bargains can still be found, but beware, these antique dealers are well aware of the value of their merchandise. Le Marché aux Puces is located in Saint-Ouen, just outside Paris by Porte Saint-Ouen, and is well worth a visit, particulary on Sunday morning (it is only open on Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays).
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The Flea Market of Saint-Ouen is said to be the largest antiques market in the world and is found in the town of St. Ouen just outside of Paris. You can take the Metro from anywhere in Paris to either Porte de Clignancourt or Garibaldi. From the Metro walk up Ave. de la Port de Clignancourt, then head toward Rue des Rosiers. Be careful walking through the first market that you come across; it's a tourist trap and a good place to get your pocket picked. You can walk along the street to avoid the crowds. If you get there early you can watch as the market wakes up. Spend the morning strolling around, do some shopping and then pick a nice place to have lunch and watch the crowds. You can easily make a day out of it or if you're trying to cram a bunch of sights into a short stay just plan to spend 2 or 3 hours.
What You'll Find: Antiques, furniture, clothes, books, records, CDs, art, electronics, collectibles and just about everything else that you're looking for
Hours: Sat/Sun/Monday (9:30am-6:00pm)
Metro Stations: Porte de Clignancourt, Garibaldi
Bus: Lines 86-56-PC
Driving: Ring Road, exit "Porte de Clignancourt" Leave a Comment
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going to Paris markets is an adventure of delight. Not only would you find good prices but the fruits and veggies are fresh from the farms;the surrounding are colorful and full of life;life that makes Paris a delight to be in. It would be interesting for visitors to see at least one market while in town.
some highlights for visits on the Carreau du temple, (see photo below)
it held in 1904 the first fairs of Paris with 3900 sq meters it continues to held a market of cheap clothings items.
market of the Enfants-Rouges, for example, created in 1615 for provide foods to the Marais area, and it bears the name red children because it housed an orphanage of the pension retired persons from the nearby children orphanage started by Marguerite de Navarre, and the children were all dressed in red ! Today it houses an italian take out deli,fish store,flower stand, vegetable stands,wine shop,marocain deli take out, and it helds passing producers of veggies/fruits,and wine regularly.
A lively way to see Paris , a more local view of the city. There are great, and I go to them all often,even if not to buy, just a habit ::) Leave a Comment
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furniture, paintings, jewellery, candles, trinkets, porcelain, art items and decorations.
Collectors, antique lovers and bargain-hunters from around the world...
Tattoo makers, piercings, food, cd's, clothes... Leave a Comment
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DON'T miss it!!!! Trust me!!!!
Take the Metro (4 train) to Porte de Clignancourt--it's the last stop, north of Monmartre. The *important* thing, however, is to keep walking past the initial set of booths that you see, which sell a variety of knick knacks and clothes...Keep walking and turn LEFT on rue de Rosiers. Voila! Leave a Comment
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The biggest flea market in Paris is situated in the north of Paris along the ring between Clignancourt and Saint-Ouen entrances. In fact it's a enormous bazar open every saturdays and sundays. You can buy everything here. Come early!!
Metro : Porte de Clignancourt Leave a Comment
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Please feel free to explore it, even if you're not looking for anything in particular. You will find almost everything, from clothes to food, from furniture to music, incenses or small handicrafts you do not know what for are made ...
Go on a saturday morning, before the crowd start arriving (around 10h on winter is ok).
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