To be in Paris without visiting the famous flea markets of Europe would be to deny yourself a great pleasure.
The first and largest flea market, located in St. Ouen, was created in 1870.
It was located outside the northern fortifications of Paris and got its name from the supposedly flea-infested furniture and antiques it sold.
Years later, Pablo Picasso would come here for a stroll in search of inspiration, Woody Allen in his movie Midnight in Paris would direct his characters to this market in search of hidden treasures at bargain prices.
Imagine the territory of Red Square, which is crossed obliquely by the street of rose bushes (although, of course, no rose bushes have been there for a long time), and to the left and right of the market.
no longer there), and to the left and right of it are located a dozen prestigious antique markets.
Biron is one of the most antique markets. Here you will find furniture and household items from the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries, as well as country style furniture.
The Malassis sells furniture and objects from the 18th and 19th century, silver and bronze items, and objects from Asia. Cat, tiger and panther figurines made of bronze are especially attractive to buyers, and there are pieces to suit every taste. Art Deco style reigns in the architecture of the market pavilions.
Paul Bert combines two markets. It is a favorite place for theater and film artists, decorators. There is a large selection of furniture from the 50s-60s, paintings, mirrors, antique valises, clothes, porcelain. The market is often visited by international and French stars.
Daufine is a market of furniture, furnishing details, books.
Flea markets of Paris attract more than 100 thousand visitors every week.
You don’t have to buy, you can just wander around, looking at items from different eras, unique things, sometimes with a mysterious purpose. Here you can find gifts and souvenirs for every taste and purse.
The atmosphere here is extraordinary: it seems that around the corner you will meet Cinderella or Napoleon, D’Artagnan or Perfumer…..
There are several restaurants in the market where you can have an inexpensive lunch.
We can offer you for a walk an escort – a specialist in flea market.
The cost of an escort is 180 euros for 3 hours.
