I’ve only been to the Paris flea market twice but I can honestly say it is my favorite place in the whole world. I’m happy that it is so close and so easy to get to and it is open every weekend. I’m planning on getting to know it really well. Les Puces de Saint-Ouen is the largest flea market in the world and it is amazing as you would imagine it to be. It is made up of a maze of alleyways and a some buildings with everything you can imagine. I’m going to do another post on how to get there because I feel like there isn’t any information online that is very very clear. Here are some pictures from the last few weekends.
Have you been to the Paris Flea Market? Do you have any tips or tricks?
Hana
March 7, 2011
oh. wow. i wouldn't ever want to leave! please do share what you bought! xo
anouk
March 7, 2011
Ahhh…yes, please post directions. I'm heading over in July and this is a must do on the list! Merci beaucoup!!
Jill
March 7, 2011
Yes!! I was there just last weekend and loved it so much went two days in a row! I bought the cutest Joan of Arc toile dessert plates! Sadly, they've risen prices over the years due to all the American's flocking to the scene (that's what some of the French-residents told me)! But it's by FAR my favorite find in Paris as well! The furniture is all so gorgeous but unlike the States, is just a tad over-priced. It's a great place for inspiration and fun finds…lines, old (used) postcards, oil paintings..the list goes on and it's a total dream!!
{jane}
March 7, 2011
it's absolutely breathtaking, i can see why it's your favorite!!!
The Shutter
March 7, 2011
Check out Jules Vallees – this is Serpette, Paul Bert and Marche Biron (all vendors) rolled into one. You can find Jules in the open air part and has a lot of old kitchen and household items. Dauphine also has some good finds. Total hit or miss. I also wanted to write this in my last post, have you found Picard Frozen Food? It's the French verison of Trader Joe's. I know there's one on rue Grenelle. Kinda near you right? I sound crazy for writing that, but they great stuff when you really don't want to cook. Loving your journey.
nichole
March 7, 2011
Ha! I was totally lost the first time I went to the flea market. I knew I was close, but walked in circles forever!
Raechel
March 7, 2011
gushing. just literally gushing.
Tiffany
March 7, 2011
Oh my gosh, if I lived in Paris, I would be hauling both of the yellow chairs in the pictures home with me!
~Tiffany
http://tiffanyd22.blogspot.com
Kendall
March 7, 2011
It looks like heaven.
Meg
March 7, 2011
never been but now DYING to go! you and your blog are adorable!
Becka Robinson
March 7, 2011
Oh my gosh! I was there in October and I wanted to go sooooo badly but got bad info on the time and day and missed it by 2 hours. *jealous*
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March 7, 2011
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rebecca
March 7, 2011
on my word, your photos are delicious!! what great treasures. and I love your elephant scarf – where did you get that?!?!
jaclyn @ thelateafternoon
March 7, 2011
the paris flea market looks amazing! all of those chairs and the endless possibilities of all the little trinkets!!
princessofgossip
March 8, 2011
I think I might go absolutely nuts over those vintage clothing patterns.
Busy as a Bee in Paris
March 8, 2011
oh! you put me to shame! i've been in france for 5 years now and have never once been to this flea market! i have been to the largest brocante in the southwest (port de lanne) though!!! 😉 i LOVE your blog, LOVE your photos, so bright, light, colorful and happy! you inspire me, you've seen more in paris in your few weeks in france than i have in my 5 years, i'm down here in a pretty little countryside suburb of paris, it's gorgeous here, but i need to get out more! would love directions to the flea market!
Property Management Software
March 8, 2011
I was took part on this show with my family members. It was such a very best and superb function. I like to visit again.
little t
March 8, 2011
Oh please do give us some good directions. I've been to Paris a good few times but have never been to this market!
l'atelier13
March 8, 2011
to me, the best places there are Paul Bert and Vernaison
quite expensive, but you definitely find what you are looking for..
Dina
March 8, 2011
Thanks! I am compiling a list of markets, thrift stores, etc. to visit this summer-would you mind posting the names of the thrift stores you visited and recommend? We will be in France for a few weeks for my sister-in-law's wedding and even though my husband is French, I bet he has no idea what the best markets/stores are! We've done the touristy stuff on several trips, so I've decided to turn this trip into an antiquing expedition! Merci encore!
Kristen Duke Photography
March 8, 2011
I want those yellow chairs!!!!
Galipette.
March 8, 2011
Going to Paris in June for the second time & this time around I'm determined to get some flea market shopping done~ Thanks for your great post! Did you learn anything useful while you were there?
xo,
Luce
http://galipettelu.blogspot.com/
Ana
March 8, 2011
Please do post more about the Paris flea market! It looks like an amazing trove of treasures. Are things affordable or is there a "this is so romantic" upcharge?
Yamila
March 8, 2011
Wow, your life in Paris sounds so wonderful. You write so lovely, and are so inspiring and energetic. I am currently in Patagonia, it is the end of summer here, but it is warm thankfully. I am spending 2 months here with my 2 little ones visiting my parents but there are no flea markets or even thrift stores here just people that make things, artists and artisans.
Keep writing about your adventures so lovely!
Marivic
March 8, 2011
Jordan, again I'm SO JEALOUS! I LOVE LOVE LOVE the Paris flea market, and like you, couldn't find how to get there online, so I wrote one on my blog.
http://nodoors.blogspot.com/2010/06/getting-to-paris-flea-market.html
I'm trying to get myself back there this year again, but please continue to do posts on your finds. You can even start a business finding small things to re-sell online, or even maybe big things when you find out how to ship them out. Good luck and happy hunting!
Hannah
March 8, 2011
What a fabulous flea!!! I seriously need some of those spools…
Jenn
March 8, 2011
Fantastic photos!!!! I feel like I am there. And boy do I wish I was! Be sure to visit the smaller market the Marche aux Puces de la Porte de Vanves. I found some wonderful smalls there: school maps, photo albums, wooden toys, barware…etc. All the dealers that I interacted with were very friendly and relaxed. Happy shopping!
1
March 9, 2011
Your posts make me want to move to Paris!
Jordana @ White Cabana
March 9, 2011
Have been several times and I love it, love it, love it! Quite jealous that you get to go whenever you want!
Have you been to the restaurant yet with the entertainer who sings Edith Piaf while you eat? Such an experience.
Jordana
Janie | We Heart Paper
March 10, 2011
My husband and I will be in Paris for a belated honeymoon and I can't wait to check out the flea market! If you have the time and have any recommendations for us, I'd love to hear from you!
Jeanneoli
March 10, 2011
The flea markets in Paris and the south of France were the highlight of my trip last summer! I am anxious to return!
lesley
March 10, 2011
i love les puces! going back to paris in september and can't wait to stop by again. those stools in the last photo are amaz. where did you find them? and did you get in trouble for taking a pic at the taxidermy shop? 🙂
xoxo,
lesley
Jennifer
March 10, 2011
All those beautiful, colorful beads! I would have gone crazy buying up all I could afford.
Anonymous
March 12, 2011
Would surely make my trip there as soon as possible.
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rhiannalederman
March 15, 2011
That's amazing! I wish I could have gone when I went to Paris! Everything has so much character!
LL.
March 17, 2011
check out the flea market @porte de vanves
metro porte de vanves
saturday&sunday morning
great deals to be had and you can still negociate!
Marcela Munoz
March 24, 2011
porte the vanves is more affordable than clignacourt. how ever spaking english is hard the get good deals.