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?
Carrie Rosalind
March 7, 2011
Oh my gosh, that looks wonderful!! If I'm ever in Paris, I'm going straight for the flea markets!!
Jennifer Chick
March 7, 2011
Ah! I always miss the flea when I've been in Paris. I must make a point to go next time.
Kathryn
March 7, 2011
I have been to a Paris flea market one time, a different one than this, and I was in HEAVEN! I am SO jealous you get to go all the time! I found a beautiful linen cut out table cloth that I will cherish forever. Happy hunting!
Tarin Rafferty
March 7, 2011
So….were there any treasures you just couldn't live without? I'm sure looking is the best part,it must be terribly difficult to narrow it down.
bmayer
March 7, 2011
Lucky you! I would be SO broke if I were anywhere near there. My daughter is going to Paris for the very first time, next week (for a few days)….too bad some of those chairs wouldnt fit in her suitcase!
I Dream Of
March 7, 2011
Hi Jordan, I have to agree, the Paris puces are some of my favorite places ever. I can't think if a better way to spend a morning-or an entire day! There is so, so much that I think it helps to come armed with a mental list of what you're hunting for to help edit. And lots of cash! The Puces de Vanves is wonderful, too. Your photos are gorgeous & have me dying to go on a Paris flea treasure hunt!
Nuha
March 7, 2011
oh my goodness, so many things to recover!!
paris + flea market = heaven!
Stacy
March 7, 2011
I like the chairs! And do you speak French? If you don't, how hard is it to be an English speaker over there?
cece
March 7, 2011
oh my, I was at Clignancourt several years ago, best flea market in the world indeed. I dream about it…and Paris, almost daily ;).
Griffin and Gretchen
March 7, 2011
Best flea market ever!
ladaisi
March 7, 2011
Oh this is so going on my list of places to visit when I go to Paris in April. Thank you so much for sharing! I would've never known otherwise.
Do YOU have any tips for me?
Ladaisi Blog
Ashley
March 7, 2011
Oh, wow, so much visual stimulation! Beautiful pictures! I think I'm particularly smitten by the pair of lemon yellow chairs.
Did you walk away with anything?
amanda jane
March 7, 2011
what wonderful photos. looks like a flea market heaven. 🙂
catherine
March 7, 2011
Would you mind posting directions soon? I am leaving for Paris on Thursday for a long weekend trip and we plan to go to the flea market. Some inside scoop on how to get their would be much appreciated!
coffeeeyelinermuchfiner
March 7, 2011
WOW. Wooooooooooow. Flea market heaven! What did you buy!??
Rebekka Seale
March 7, 2011
Oh, MY! All those CHAIRS!!!!!!
Emily Nix
March 7, 2011
Look at those fantastic chairs! This looks so great.
Alexandra Steinmetz - Champagne and Chiffon
March 7, 2011
That giraffe's head is amazing, I can't believe that was at the flea market, so different than what we would see in the states!
I only wish I had been to the Paris Flea Market. One day!
janis
March 7, 2011
looks like such a magical place!
ps. i like your scarf!
Bryan and Sarah
March 7, 2011
I'm having so much fun watching your life in Paris. Keep the great photos coming!
A.
March 7, 2011
So, so wonderful. Definitely on my list of places to visit one day.
Nikki
March 7, 2011
this fleamarket looks like heaven. I.Need.To.Get.There! x
Brenda Hodges
March 7, 2011
Re: Directions. Yes, please! I went last fall and LOVED it, but did have a pretty hard time finding it. Directions for next time would be super helpful…there will be a next time for me (who knows when?) and for now I'm soooo jealous that you can pop over any weekend!
Jen
March 7, 2011
I am love love loving your Paris posts. Please don't stop!!!!!
Kelly
March 7, 2011
Please tell me you are getting the Giraffe!! Do, do, do!
Oh my, so may treasures! So very, very envious of your adventure. Makes me feel very dull as I live in England and have only been to France once. You and your adorable family are an inspiration in so many ways.
But seriously, get the Giraffe! x
Molly W.
March 7, 2011
Be still my beating heart! When I was in Paris the ONE thing (okay, not the only thing but a big thing) I wanted to do was hit up the flea market….it didn't happen. I gotta get back there!!
Christine
March 7, 2011
It's been years since I've been there. I've forgotten how amazing it is–thanks for the wonderful photos!
Janelle
March 7, 2011
I'm glad I'm not the only one who would like to encourage Jordan to get the giraffe! 😀
Kate
March 7, 2011
Oh wow, those beads! Exactly what I've been looking for at flea markets here in LA, but haven't been successful at all. Jealous!
kcinteriors
March 7, 2011
Oh man I am crazy jealous right now. The masses of treasures over there are just unreal. I'm sure you're loving it!
Dawn
March 7, 2011
Oh my goodness, Jordan, how did you contain yourself? I would have wanted to buy everything in sight!
ashlynn
March 7, 2011
Looks fabulous!
Btw you look more radiant than I've ever seen you!
Caitlin
March 7, 2011
Words can not describe my envy.
I am so excited to see what you find to spruce up your apartment.
Someday my dream is to go france and send home a whole container of furniture and goods for myself and for clients.
SO so very jealous.
Glad I get to live vicariously through you!
Kelly Rae Burns
March 7, 2011
I love the little yellow chair so much <3
The Bames
March 7, 2011
OH MY GOODNESS! What wonderful eye candy. I am green with envy.
AnneEvans
March 7, 2011
i love those santas!!
Tracey
March 7, 2011
Your post brought back such wonderful memories. We visited Paris in 2004 from Australia and found my engagement ring in one of the gorgeous antique shops in the market. We couldn't get over what you could buy there. Is an amazing place!
Jean
March 7, 2011
When you post directions, please post hours and days it is open, as well. Thanks. It looks fantastic. Enjoy it all!!!!
jane
March 7, 2011
those chartreuse-y tufted chairs are spectacular 🙂
CAMILLE STYLES
March 7, 2011
HOW is Paris sooo chic, without even trying? I just spotted not one, but THREE chairs I would love to own!
Moriah
March 7, 2011
Wow, how very cool. Just hard to fit it all in your luggage. How are the prices, reasonable or outrageous?
Lechat
March 7, 2011
Le marché Dauphine et le marché Paul Bert sont mes deux balades favorites du dimanche ! Je recommande la petite galerie WAWEART dans le marché Paul Bert !
Sara @ House Bella
March 7, 2011
Wow, a stuffed giraffe?
Nikki Garrigan
March 7, 2011
Thank you for letting me live vicariously through your blog!
Lori S. Cartwright
March 7, 2011
Wow! Come I come live with you and shop with you and blog with you?
Sarah
March 7, 2011
Wow, how fun! What a great way to furnish your new place. I'm so envious 😉
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Emily @ Peach and Pearl
March 7, 2011
Wow, I want to go there SO BADLY.
Meagan @ Style-Edition
March 7, 2011
Totally agree with most of the other comments here. Paris+flea market = amazing!
I've yet to visit Paris but I will put this on my list… even if I won't be able to take anything home, it looks like it would be fun to explore.
Sara K.S. Hanks
March 7, 2011
Oh man, this has got me excited. My husband and I are planning a trip to France and Switzerland for next year, and this is EXACTLY the kind of thing I'm hoping to find. Thank you for sharing! And PS, I'm loving that elephant-print scarf. Very nice.
Jordan - Polkadot Prints
March 7, 2011
Ha 🙂 sure that giraffe head is legal?! 🙂