3 Flea Markets
Overview Table
| Name | Appeal | Arr. | |
|---|---|---|---|
01 | Vanves | ★★☆☆☆ | 14 |
02 | Saint Ouen | ★★☆☆☆ | 18 |
| 03 | Aligre | ★★☆☆☆ | 12 |
01. Puces de Vanves Market
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Arrondissement 14th
French Names
Puces de Vanves
Marché aux Puces de la Porte de Vanves
Displayed every weekend in the morning, the city’s most charming flea markets, offers a diverse array of antiques, vintage items, and collectibles.
Unlike the larger and more touristy flea markets, Puces de Vanves provides a more intimate shopping experience, attracting both locals and visitors looking for unique treasures.
The market is known for its friendly atmosphere and the variety of goods available, from furniture and artwork to books and bric-a-brac.
02. St. Ouen Market
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Arrondissement 18th
French Names
Marché aux Puces de Saint-Ouen
Marché aux Puces de Clignancourt
This place is not located within the 18th arrondissement or even within Paris itself but just above, in the suburb of Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine.
It’s one of the world’s largest and most famous antique markets. Established in the 1870s, it originated when waste pickers were displaced from Paris and settled in the area.
Today, it spans approximately 7 miles and features around 2,500 vendors across 15 distinct markets. Visitors can find a diverse range of items, including antiques, vintage clothing, art, and collectibles. It attracts both locals and tourists, making it a vibrant cultural hub.
It operates from Friday to Monday.
03. Aligre (Food & Flea Market)
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Arrondissement 12th
French Names
Puces d’Aligre
Brocante d’Aligre
It’s located next to the Aligre food market and in front of the Beauvau covered food market.
It offers a diverse array of antiques, vintage items, and collectibles.
It operates in the mornings from Tuesday to Sunday.
