Outdoor Flea Markets In Paris

Ouen was established around 1870 earning its name because of the ostensibly flea infested furniture and other wares sold at the market just outside of the city s northern fortifications.

Outdoor flea markets in paris. Vanves flea market is the second largest marché des puces in paris after les puces at saint ouen clignancourt with almost 400 merchants and stalls stretching down the road further than you may expect at first you ll find a lot on offer. The largest paris flea market located in st. It s said to be the largest flea market in the world although it tends to feel and be priced more like a series of antique stores. There are two well known flea markets in paris.

It covers seven hectares and is the largest antique market in the world receiving between 120 000 to 180 000 visitors each weekend. The most famous flea market in paris is the one at porte de clignancourt officially called les puces de saint ouen but known to everyone as les puces the fleas. For specialty ingredients like italian sausages artisanal olive oils and north african fare check out the indoor market marché couvert beauvau which closes between 1 p m 4 p m. See reviews and photos of flea street markets in paris france on tripadvisor.

Marche aux puces saint ouen. Welcoming 3 000 traders and up to 180 000 visitors each weekend the marché aux puces de st ouen is generally thought to be the biggest flea market in the world. The massive les puces de saint ouen or marché clignancourt which is open saturday 9am 6pm sunday 10am 6pm and monday 11am 5pm. The outdoor market includes both a food and flea market with used vinyl records and other antiques vying for space among the veggie and and flower vendors.

Vanves flea market marché aux puces de la porte de vanves vanves flea market photo courtesy of lin padgham. The term marché aux puces literally translates to you guessed it flea market. Top paris flea street markets. Whether it s the fairfax flea in la or the isle sur la sorgue in provence i m always up for having a hunt.

During this trip to paris with a free window on a sunday morning we felt like it was time to finally tackle the world s largest antiques market in northern paris.