Marché Dauphine

Amazing markets set over two levels in a covered building. The collectibles and range of goods is fantastic. Records, toys, books, vintage clothes, artworks even tools and dressmaking items. There is a whole area dedicated to music and another to artwork. At one end there are two spots for food. A great way to spend an hour or so especially on a rainy day such as the one we had. Further up the street towards Clignancourt metro there are street markets with cheap and knock off clothing perfume and shoes.

This market is covered. There are escalators and lift. The market is organised into different sections. There are more furniture and decor stores on ground floor. Some even sells old door panels. On second floor, there are lots of old records store, toys, clothing, posters and small things. In the middle atrium there is a display like an UFO, which is closed. It’s a “future house”. There is a shop providing shipping service for antiques. See details in last photo.

Getting off at the nearest metro Porte de Clignancourt, it can feel like you’re in a very dodgy area, especially if you’re coming from the more glitzy areas of Paris! It’s definitely an area to have all your pockets closed and important documents close to heart. This covered market is about a 5/10 minuet brisk walk from the above metro and inside it feels safe and almost a little posh in places. If you’re worried about the area then get a 85 bus from central Paris as it takes you more or less right outside the market and right back into central Paris. Staff were friendly, the content is interesting and it’s spaced over two floors with good accessibility. I was hoping to find decent jewellery but left disappointed. Still, I’d consider going back in a weekend when I think more stalls are open.

If you like old things you will love this place. Vendors open when it suits them so I have no idea when the place is bustling and brimming with people and activity. Great antiques worth a pretty penny. The vintage clothing scene is small, expensive and real. We found some beautiful things that we could not afford. The street outside also has magnificent shops with amazing things to see even if you can’t afford.

Plenty of rude stallholders with overpriced items. In an unsafe area, with markets all around it selling fake items. You'll be hassled all the way there by fake iPod and iPhone sellers. Then when you arrive hassled by rude stallholders. When we saw someone being robbed by a gang on a street near, we thought it was probably time to leave. Would NOT recommend to anyone, especially families.

It’s a nice place to spend some time looking at old and not-so-old things if you’re into this kind of stuff. I’m not a big fan of antiquities, but -as a tourist- I found it interesting anyway, as it somehow tells you what French people love and used to love. You can find records, CDs and photographs of famous singers, actors, brands, social and political figures, among many others. If you’re not in the area, I don’t recommend you to go there specifically to visit this place. However, if you’re nearby, pay it a visit. It great to have a different perspective (not everything in Paris are big and expensive brands). However, take into account that a single small photograph can cost you about 30 euros there. No, it’s not cheap at all.

Very fancy place in the middle of Paris Flea Market. The main flea market itself wasn't impressive as it has many stalls selling counterfeit products. Marché Dauphine itself has many artisanal stores selling interesting goods, pretty nice to take a stroll through and look around even if not purchasing anything.

Real nice with diverse finds from anticques, vintage, fake and completely overpriced. Nice coffe Noir in Nr. 18. Supernice pottery Shop upstairs(artist is producing on the spot). Toilet is very very clean& wheechairfriendly.

I loved Galerie M / stand 31 near the wooden space ship is run by the charming and warm Marie. her selection of fantasy and fine jewelry was delightful and I walked away with a beautiful pendant I will cherish for years to come.

Indoor/outdoor flea market. Upon arrival you'll see merchant stalls on the exterior of the market that sell cheap clothing, knockoff brands, etc. This will be a major disappointment but inside the market are proper antique/vintage stalls selling better quality items at inflated prices. Across the road are at least three more flea markets which are fun to walk around and interesting. Lots of silver, china, antique fabrics/clothing, rugs, furniture, art and tons more. I did not buy a thing as it's all expensive and would be very difficult to bring/send back to the states.

Incredible that I was finally able to come during its open hours, having landed at CDG at 1130, I hurried to check into my hotel and off on the green line up to Porte Clignancourt to shop and walk about Paul Bert before it closed at 5pm. As one walks from the south toward the market, you must pass THROUGH the kitschy flea market and cross the street before you get to the antiques market, with its alleys and very narrow twisty lanes and stalls. Used as the setting for Le Mariage ( Johnson, I first learned if this market from Travel&Leisurel one of the largest fleas, I wanted to window shop through as many stalls as I could. And, in this particular day of March 13, ai was extremely hot. Warm warm day for winter's final breaths. Prices are high and I feel that one should be able to know something about antiques in order to make bids that are within reason of listed tags. Lots and lots to see; would be good to allot a good few hours to leisurely shop. About 7 minute walk from the metro station.

While Covid has 'hit' this market, I went for two items and found what I was looking for. Most of the stalls have friendly 'owners' and are very easy to speak to and some accept CC. I find it quite easy to make a fair offer, which is usually accepted. I skipped around to the side to avoid the 'faux' LV and stolen Apple products. Honestly, I don't know WHY these people are permitted to sell on the grounds of Frances most famous flea market! If you want a vintage LV, there's a lovely dealer who is wonderful to speak with who carries them at nice prices inside. It's quite a fun place, but keep your money close to your body. Take your time and browse. I recommend UBER if you're close enough to not take a huge dent from your wallet. Our r/t was about $25euro, so worth it for two people. Just do yourself a favor and SKIP the outside C R A P ! ! !

Once you get past all the sketchy people selling fake luxury goods and stolen phones around the exterior, the interior with all the antiques and other wonderful items is a lot of fun to browse and buy from! The prices are usually very reasonable and there are lots of things here that you would be hard put to find anywhere else, especially as an American tourist compared to what is sold in flea markets back home! 10/10 would recommend, but hold onto your valuables when coming and going! Can't emphasize enough how SHADY the vendors are outside the flea market.

FLEA MARKET, OUT DOOR MARKET, ANTIQUES, SHOPPING! You have to search for the hidden gems. On the outside, you find a lot of people selling knock off purses and junk items, but as you center into the interior - you find the antique dealers, the shops with tons of LPs and vintage magazines and books. On the sides, you will feel a little scared - it is not the most posh area - but you really need go into the little interior walk ways to find the good shops. The stuff facing the streets is mostly hand bags and clothes and such. There is also an area with local artists who are selling their work. We bought paintings from a local Parisian artist. She was very nice and her work was really great. There are some really expensive furniture shops in here too with very high end antiques, like a magnificent Frank Lloyd Wright table and chairs that was 25k and probably worth every penny. Plan to spend the day and plan to walk a lot! Oh yea. Plan to spend some dough.

I finally went to Les Puces de Saint Ouen (the biggest and most well known Flea Market) last week-end. I followed the excellent instructions/map from OhHappyDay which really helped me navigate not only public transportation there, but also getting to the actual Flea Market. Most people think the swap meet is the flea market, but if you see knock off stuff for sale, you are definitely NOT at the flea market. A few words of caution, DO NOT carry your cash or credit cards in a purse or back pocket in this area, and DO NOT head back to the metro from any other street than the one in the OhHappyDay map. There is an entire tent city of homeless people under other parts of the bridge and the people hanging out next to the soccer field are very edgy, druggy, and easily provoked (and this was at noon on a week-end). If you are familiar with how the Bronx or Tijuana used to be, this is the Parisian version, so just stay on the main roads as they said in "An American Werewolf in London"! You must get to Rue des Rosiers before you are in the center of the actual markets of Saint Ouen, and there is a handy map of the stalls online or on the street once you get there. There are 15 markets in all and some are marked with huge signs, while others have more discreet ones. Some of the antiques cost thousands of euros, so there are beautiful displays where you can peruse the unique furniture and sparkling chandeliers. It can take some hunting for things you want and some haggling to get it at the price you want, and delivery may double the purchase price, so keep that in mind when you are planning to ship it anywhere. This is not a place for amateur shoppers! My favorite piece was a transportable wardrobe which likely served a well to do traveler aboard a ship a few decades ago. In perfect condition and at 2900 Euros (about $3,500), it could serve as an armoire in a Parisian apartment today :)

Marche aux Puces de Saint-Ouen- Paris's mecca flea market! From art, to clothes, to records, to handmade personalized jewelry, to whatever your crazy shopping heart feels you need to buy, I am pretty sure you would be able to find it here! This flea market is huge, if going plan on spending a couple of hours; I was there almost 3 hours and swear I only made a dent in 1/8 of the place. This is a bargain shoppers paradise! Some sellers were rude, some friendly, but you get that at any flea market you go to. Some complain that it's in an unsafe area, but here are my thoughts on that, if you go to the fashion district or flower district in LA, then you should feel like this is home to you. It's truly what you make of the experience. Took an uber there and back, had no issues. Had fun looking around, picked up a few items, was even able to find things for the hard to shop for! Best believe next time I am in town I will be back.

This is such a fascinating market. It's in a rather seedy area. When you get out of the subway people will be shoving things for you to buy, literally in your face. Once you make it past the market with newer items, the antique market appears with its beautiful stalls. Each is beautifully visually marketed. Eyes wonder from buttons, tassels, postcards to large furniture items. When you go Chez Louisette Restaurant is at the very end of one of the antique market alleys. It is a very fun old world Parisian cabaret complete with older chanteuses that complete a lovely experience.

When I booked my trip to Paris, I pretty much had two goals in mind: 1) Find a fab antique accessory at a French Flea Market (I've been dreaming about this opportunity ever since I used to read the "Girl Off The Street" features in Seventeen magazine as a child) 2) Purchase an entire meal from a Farmer's market using all of the language skills I had picked up in high school (Cus let's face it the only part I paid attention to was the food part) My friends and I excitedly got off the Metro Stop at Porte De Cligancourt and made our way to Saint-Ouen. It's quite a walk! We had no idea when we arrived to the market even though all of the signs and people that we had talked to along the way said that this was the right place. It seriously looked like a bunch of homeless people gathering underneath a bridge with a variety of tacky items spread out on a tarp. Seriously, if I wanted to see that, I could drive pass the slightly sketchy house in my neighborhood that the HOA loves to hate on. We clutched our pearls and decided to trek inside. Perhaps finding our coveted vintage Louis Vuitton something would really be a treasure hunt! What we found were old cassette tapes, broken down furniture, and other Made in China stuff. We wandered down the streets some more (We had read the reviews before and knew that we had to walk by the sketchiness to get into the good part), but by then my feet were killing me so I decided to buy a pair of flats for 10 Euros from a random stand with a slick talking sales person. After a super weird exchange he started leading me down a hidden bridge so I could pay by credit card (hasn't anyone heard of Square?!!) where I was pretty sure I would be abducted and never been seen from again. After nearing this creepy abandoned bridge I changed my mind immediately and ran back to my friends. It was just too much. We made like a banana and split. Apparently the nicer shops are hidden on the inside but I'd rather buy my designer items in an air conditioned store in Tysons Corner, thank you. I am writing this review months later after my trip because I still feel a bit privledged white girl embarrassed for never making it to the good part and getting skeeved out early on but I did not want to be the next cast member of a Liam Neeson thriller. PS: They did have a bunch of scragglers selling grilled corn over converted grocery carts which smelled really good if you are into that kind of thing.

As we walked through the miles of aisles, I thought and then commented that I wish I collected something. I wished I could be here thinking "Oh, now that I've found this wonderful place. This place where it seems are deposited the dustpans of the entire world, I wish I had something to look for." You know, like that one piece of netsuki - the 400 year old rabbit - that's all I need to complete my collection. Or the 1940 Leica IIIC camera that's a steel at €2200. Or even the beads I might use for my creations, "I haven't seen this color bead anywhere else in the world!" I shout. But,...because of my conviction that people don't collect things, things collect people, I don't really collect anything; for the most part. And "for the most part" is my-out clause that allows, admittedly, the one thing I do collect - and that is pictures. This is the area where my ADD and OCD come together in perfect harmony in the form of a fetish for computer storage media (aka hard drives). When I stopped punishing myself for not looking for something new to collect, I started to enjoy the experience even more and decided to learn a little for my next photo expedition here. Sadly this couldn't be "that" expedition due to the unfortunate circumstance of acquiring a cold as I arrived in Paris two days ago - some things are as predictable as the rising of the sun. Oh, and the fact (yes fact) that an even more unfortunate turn of karmic events lead to the crushing of one of my toes a week before. I'm a mess as I write this - picture a wheezing sniffer with a bad limp. But, I digress... You'll find everything here - seriously. Nick-nacks, knock-offs, antiques, furniture (the 1960's deco stuff and the 18th century and period antiques are pretty amazing), maps, books, doll clothes and even records on vinyl. The €3200 stuffed Bengal tiger, as well as the stuffed everything else (lion, giraffe, zebra's, elephant foot table, etc.) were a bit of a turn-off. In 4 hours, I'm sure I saw only 1/1000th of what this place has to offer. I'll happily go back again and again to add to my collection.

Oh my god. This place was awesome. It is a little odd to find and the yelp maps aren't exactly accurate. We just hopped in a cab and asked him to take us to Marche aux Puces. We made it there from Montparnasse within 20 minutes with a 20 euro taxi ride. He warned us of pickpockets. On this - it is overblown - just don't make eye contact and keep walking and everyone leaves you be. Off of Rue Dossiers are several markets. This place is vast, and you could spend a massive amount of time searching through here. You can find anything from antique 18th century corkscrews for 25 euros, to seventeenth century furniture for 50k+ euro. It is an amazing place where you can find the most exquisite antiques in any price range. We walked away with some antique Laguiole steak knives, antique silver serving utensils, antique sterling silver three candle candelabras, an 18th century corkscrew (confirmed in the big book of corkscrews), and an old copper saucier. All for reasonable prices. It was a great afternoon, and a wonderful morning spent doing something that felt very Parisian.

So I guess I might have had higher expectations of what it would be like but I left disappointed so I must rate a 2. Wandered around for at least an hour but found nothing that I couldn't live without. Looked like a combination garage sale & antique market. Some prices marked on some items but not all. Public toilets available. They are mixed gender. Odd.

Definitely something to experience in Paris. Especially for anyone who loves flea markets because this one really is a FLEA market. It is beyond huge, and yes, there is everything from actual antiques (you really have to know what you are looking for, but I was enamored of the cutest glass art from the Viking Glass Co and Fenton!!!). There is also the vendors who have brand spanking new items like purses and watches that look expensive but are a bargain! I have purchased a few of said items, you have got to love it! Word of caution, keep valuables on your body underneath your clothes, keep random bills separate and never take out a wallet. Why? If you don't want a pick pocket to steal your ID and if you want to haggle keep track of what bills you have where, so if you pull out the bill from a pocket and go "Oh this is all I have, are you sure I can't have it for this" they will think that is really it and you might make yourself a deal.

Quite possibly one of the largest flea markets in the world, Les Puces de Saint-Ouen, or better known as Les Puces is a must do while in Paris. This is an experience that will definitely appeal to all of your senses. It usually runs on Saturdays and Sundays and Monday afternoons and gets really, really crowded, so if at all possible, leave your passports and credit cards in the safe in your hotel and bring only cash. The markets set up along the Rue des Rosiers and there is really not much I can write about this place/event and do it justice. There are antiques, pieces of art, jewelery, anywhere from very expensive to the cheap knickknacks you expect to find in a market this size. Take the metro Line 4 and exit in the Porte de Clignancourt you'll be right in the general area. Definitely do this during the day, and if at all possible in the morning, to avoid the larger crowds. Be safe.

My wife and I spent the last day of our trip at this Flea Market. Even though we knew how large it was, and split into sections based on type of goods, it's still hard to comprehend just how big it is! Definitely take your time to dig through the endless rows of stores to find that special treasure to bring home with you! We ended up buying about 5 amazing skeleton keys to bring home and frame in our home. I believe all 5 keys cost us about $10 :) Note: We visited in September 2016

I really wanted to come here in order to get a feel for Paris - plus I love a good flea market. The thing is this is a good flea market albeit a quite highly priced one. I'm sure there are bargains to be had here - somewhere. There was some lovely furniture but highly priced, but it was nice to get a little lost in the back alleys of stalls. My one major criticism is the street hawkers selling stuff between the metro station and the market. There are nine in the market, meaning that the locals obviously ran them out of "town". But considering there were no police at all and these guys were obviously trying to sell stolen mobile phones for the most part - otherwise why would they have no boxes or cables? Something needs to be done about that, seriously.

The flea market is a must! In all cases the noble Bullets furniture and decorate the house. Not that and not these displays of clothes that shake in the streets of Saint-Ouen. The shops, next to each other, first of all give a feeling show-room. Yet this is far from being the case, and must be sought everywhere for fun and to find the object - or the becomes a moment when it appears before your mirettes. And chairs, armchairs, scribans, tables, cabinets, there are so many, all the styles and eras, with an advantage for the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. The prices are expensive. We must negotiate. By the way, is included in transaction. Since 2001, merchants suffer no longer have as much Americans, due to the risk of attacks, and mantenant because of the value devalued the dollar. Asians and Russians come to their place, but in the case of the former, but rather with a camera than an open wallet. The chips operate in slow motion, now. Perhaps this is the time to go for prices that would not have been possible before. Good luck!

I make it a point to come to the Puces whenever I am in Paris. I have found there are two sections-- the one on the left (Marché Vernaison, 99 rue des Rosiers, and the smaller Marché Antica) is less curated but much cheaper. If you are willing to do the selection yourself, you can get some really amazing mirrors, paintings and objects for 10% of the prices on the right side ( Serpette: 110 rue des Rosiers or Paul Bert) which is very well curated and very well staged but prices reflect this! Also, look into shipping options ahead of time, and have those places numbers or locations at the market handy so you can plan to have things shipped back to you in the states

Clearly a place that you either love or hate, despite wanting to be a lover, I'm afraid I'm a hater. As mentioned by lots of the reviews, you have to trek through a seedy area from the metro, full of aggressive people trying to sell stolen/knock-off goods. As a Londoner, this wasn't a huge issue for me - we all know how to look ahead and not look at anyone directly - but I still wasn't comfortable. Once we turned into the first road with the markets off it though, it is completely different. We went to 2 of the covered and one or two (it's hard to tell!) of the outside markets. The covered markets aren't really markets at all, but definitely more like rows of antique stores. There's no way we could afford any of it, but we probably wouldn't have a place for most of it, either. I preferred the outdoor markets, full of lots of different things, small and large. While I found several things I liked the look of, there wasn't anything I felt like I had to have - and again, it was all very expensive. That being said, my untrained eye thought the vast majority was authentic, and I'm sure if you're a haggler you could get away with a reasonable buy - but don't come here for a bargain. These people are professionals, and have already done all the trawling around to source the items, and you're going to have to remunerate them for that time, as well as whatever you're purchasing. The downside of the outdoor markets is that you run into the 'tent' market outside, with loud music and rows and rows of gaudy trainers and junk. I wouldn't go back.

This is a repeat trip to the market. I love the antique silver shops and the antique lighting shops. I enjoy learning the history behind the little treasures. Take advise of many, do not shop in the stands outside of the market. Also, most all vendors are prepared to negotiate the price, especially if you purchase multiple items. Good luck!

I must make it clear that the 3 star rating does not reflect my views on the antique part of the market. When I entered the St. Ouen market I was bombarded with "madame cheap gucci bag madame" and was overwhelmed with the smell of weed. I've heard that if you can't converse in French the dealers are going to rip you off. I did find 2 large decorative pieces of fabric for my house, although I do regret the decision because I feel like I was ripped off. When I FINALLY got to the antique market (from metro (line 4): walk up 2 blocks and take a left) I was overjoyed with the variety of items, not with the prices. Fantastic vendors, though they are usually not ready to bargain as many have set prices. This is the place for intense collectors. If you're just a casual shopper, I would recommend the marché aux Puces de Vanves.

I suppose I didn't walk far enough to find the part of the market that everyone raves about but the shady counterfeit stores and people staring at my purse was enough for me to never return. The words to describe this place is SKETCHY SKETCHY SKETCHY. Go with a tour guide, don't go alone, and bring some french speaking friends to overhear if someone is trying to lure you into a back alley to be Taken.

This was my first time here but definitely not last - I want to come back every year! We had a tour guide from Insider's Tour to begin - she was excellent and gave us a great intro to the market, its layout, where to find what we wanted, negotiating and valuation tips, etc. I'd definitely recommend starting that way - it was super helpful in such a huge and potentially intimidating place. Plus, the tour was very inexpensive - I think it was 24€ per person for about 2 hours (about 10 people on the tour). Once you get past the counterfeit dealers and the stalls of cheap clothing and luggage and into the actual Marche, it's amazing. Stall after stall of beautiful, authentic antique furniture, jewelry, clothing, china, artwork, silver, toys - anything you could want. The dealers are serious and reputable so if you know what you are looking for, you don't have to worry about being ripped off. My favorite part was Vernaison, the first marche off rue de rosiers, which is very eclectic and has everything. I wish this was in the Bay Area - although I'd probably be broke if it was!

The St Ouen market is huge but not really a typical flea market in the sense that these are permanent stalls and the prices are more high end antique store than flea market. The second trip we made to Paris we approached this market from another direction and found the more dingy grimy flea markety section under the freeway & I did find a few inexpensive things in those first few blocks there. Although I would stay away from the section under the freeway actually unless you are a fan of urban wildlife. Husband "look at all those little chipmunks running around!"..Me "Dude..those aren't chipmunks, they're RATS" For the most part, unless you have a couple grand to spend you will mostly be looking at all the wonderful furniture and antiquities. Things I wish could have come home with me: a huge gilded mirror with a satyr's head at the top and a taxidermy case with squirrels sporting hunting rifles..a mere 600 euro for that one. Heartbreaking.

A MUST while in Paris. It's HUGE and has something for everyone. I saw everything from cheap knockoffs on the outkirts of the market to 18th century clothing/textiles and midcentury furniture treasures in some of the high end stalls. I left with some decent priced Cristofle tableware and had a late afternoon drink in a cafe within the market. Dealers are desperate to sell things with the bad economy so bargain with them. They'll sell the stool they are siting on if you wave the right amount of Euros. It's a bit of a walk to the market from the subway station, passing under the Peripherique highway on the north end of the city. LOVED IT.

The man with the Polish movie posters is one of my favorites! He had some prints that were very difficult to get ahold of otherwise. Some of the books, records, and furniture I saw astounded me. As was stated before--there is a lot of glass there that's equally as difficult to get your hands on. If you venture here, it's good to know what you are looking for (and looking at)--as it's pretty expansive. I trotted back to London with loads of great gifts in tow for my friends and family and can't wait to go back.

One of my top 3 fleamarkets world wide! I love that flea in Paris. It's huuuuge and they have every-ting!! They also have a big antique market! You have to go there if you go to Paris and love fleamarkets! Paris's most famous flea market is a grouping of more than a dozen flea markets -- a complex of 2,500 to 3,000 open stalls and shops on the northern fringe of the city.

This place is a must if you have time. It is in the north of the city and can easily be reached by Metro. I think the stop is actually called St. Ouen (St. Ouen is the area as well). It is an enormous flee market with such a wonderful rage of things, from vintage clothes to furniture, from art to music -this place is ideal for bargain lovers or for quirky presents to take back home. If you don't want to buy anything, it's still worth a visit as it is bursting with character, hundreds of tiny shops and stalls are amassed on little streets and it is buzzing round every corner.

When I visited Paris in August, going to the Marche aux Puces was on my bucket list. It is sprawling and I think I was there with my 22 year old son for about 3 hours and could have stayed much longer (he couldn't take much more than that, lol). There are treasures to be found. I think most of the indoor shops are somewhat overpriced, but that's not to say you won't find something worth buying. I ended up purchasing jewelry and a Le Crueset piece. I tried to walk away from the LC piece, however, the price started out at 25 E and each time I took a step to go on my way, it dropped by 5 E. I ended up purchasing that 1950's piece for 5 E! It was heavy, especially carrying it all back to London, but I feel like I snagged a deal, for sure. My son purchased several knock-off soccer jerseys, great timing, since France won the World Cup this year. Would definitely return. There was some moving artwork that was very old and breathtaking that I would love to have considered, given more time. You do have to go through a kitschy area to get to the good stuff.

The Paris flea market is indeed the mother of all flea markets! Ignore the perimeter shops with the usual tourist things to sell. Make your way into the interior and you will be amazed at the profusion of art that is everywhere! One of a kind eclectic treasures abound. We loved it and plan to come back some day with plenty of money and a van!

I felt like I had died and gone to heaven! We took a metro from the 9th all the way out to Saint-Ouen, and it takes a while, probably 45 minutes or 50. Well worth the train ride!! This area is like stepping into North Africa somewhere. It is lively, ethnically diverse, a little dodgy and really interesting! On the outskirts of the market , there's people selling everything from wooden spoons to vinyl. My boyfriend was in vinyl heaven while his cousin and me went to a hole in the wall cafe. I had hot chocolate, which was the best I've ever had!! After a while I was wondering, where the hell are all the antiques?? I voiced my concern as we strolled along the little alleyways in the drizzling rain. Nothing prepared me for the amount of alleyways and rows and rows of antique shops filled to the brim with brick-a-brack, paintings, furniture and general amazing "stuff"! This place is like my heaven on earth and I cannot wait to bring my little girl here. No matter what you are looking for, you will find it here. There is so much to see and we must have walked for at least 6 hours. At 12 noon we witnessed the most charming thing; everyone who worked in the market sat down for lunch. However, they had brought their own pre-prepared food, complete with a tablecloth, silverware, china, wine, the whole deal! Some even had a vase with a little flower in it. Like a proper french lunch where everyone takes their time and sits and eats and enjoys their food. If you are a person who is interested in people watching, wandering around, catching the odd things about a city or suburb, street art, ghetto art, art in general and butchering the shit out of a language that you love! Then come here for the day! I discovered in the middle of this maze, an amazing female artist Isabel Delancy, who does amazing work and has a studio at her shop. Next time I'm in Paris, I will absolutely visit again.

The antique markets are wonderful as are the many cafes. However the pickpockets would make me think twice about returning. Porte Clignancourt Station is full of obvious pick pockets, but the police do not patrol or do anything about the problem. Paris has a terrible problem with theft from tourists, yet the thieves appear to be openly operating, without any attempt to stop them. Horrible experience. I would warn other tourist about using public transport in Paris or going to Le Puces. It has ruined our holiday.

PARIS FLEA MARKET. Metro: Porte de Clignancourt follow signs for Marche aux Puces. Went there to check it out, quiet in January and on Monday. Bigger shops open but pricey. Many alleyways to explore, interesting from junk to jewels. BEST FIND: Le Voltaire Restaurant/Bar/Brasserie, corner of Rue des Rosiers and Rue Voltaire. Friendly place with delicious food and reasonable prices. Many market workers there eating lunch.

Mother of all flea markets ... Marché aux Puces de Saint-Ouen (Clignancourt) is the largest and the most well-known outdoor flea market in Paris ... or France for that matter. Unfortunately, the area around the metro stop la Porte de Clignancourt is a bit dodgy and the outdoor market area immediately outside can be very crowded and bit of a maze to get through. However, I've never felt unsafe or encountered any problems in all the years I have traveled to Paris and have been to the market, and if you can work your way through the bazaar like atmosphere and get to the antique shops/vendors near rue des Rosiers, there are treasures to be found ... as well as beautiful photo ops.

Huge market, mostly cheap Chinese made crap (jeans, knock off). If you are looking for antiques you need to walk past all the mayhem (and trust me, its mayhem). There you will find about 100 vendors with nice stuff, but priced very expensive. If you are looking for great handpicked one of a kind stuff then this is the place for you. If you are looking for a great deal or cheap stuff stay away. My understanding is that most of the places take credit cards. Overall a bit overhyped but still a good market.

I am a dealer based in England, U.K. and I make four or five visits each year to Paris to buy stock to sell in my shop and on the Internet I specialise in transport related ephemera, post cards, advertising and pre WW2 clockwork and steam driven toys. The items that I find in this and other flea markets in and around Paris are amazing the prices, after a good haggle, are very reasonable. The profits made from my finds cover all of my expenses including le Shuttle, with my van, fuel, three night stay in an Ibis hotel and a good meal with wine each evening. One has to be prepared to be at the markets very early, especially on Friday and Saturday and to spend five or six hours each day delving into masses of usually unsorted boxes and suitcases. Also it is well worth hunting amongst the casual sellers under the bridges of the Paris ring road, some dubious characters but although I am alone I have never felt threatened. I carry my Euros spread among several zip pockets in my bodywarmer and I always have several strong plastic carrier bags with me for my purchases, the ones that the sellers give you are very flimsy. As several other review have stated try to remember a few French words even if you are not able to pronounce them exactly as they should be said. The locals really appreciate it. Also carry a pen and paper, very useful for negotiations over prices. Get the seller to write the price of your purchases e.g. If they write 350€ come back immediately by saying " Trois cents euro" they will nearly always agree to the 300 that you are offering. Above all do not use a card because 1. You are unlikely to get a good price. 2. Your details may be used for fraudulent transactions before you return home. 3. You may loose it. (Leave it in your hotel room safe). The other thing is that most flea market traders do not like travellers Cheques (checks)c

First: Eat before you come to this flea market, the food is extremely expensive, like EU.20. for a cheeseburger. there is street food but its scary looking. There are blocks of vendors with clothing, shoes, etc.. and some of these boys look like they will steal your teeth if they have the chance, they are really aggressive. I have never seen so many sneakers/sports shoes, etc.. in my life. Once you get past these vendors, you get to the antiques section which is huge. Block after block of little alleys filled with antiques and designer trinkets. There aren't really any bargains here, everything is pretty expensive. Also, lots of knock-offs, aka "fakes". The posters, prints, paintings, etc.. are very suspect so you better know what you are buying. It really is a fun day but dont expect to find anything special at a good price, your better off going to a local antique store with a good reputation.

Well, parts of this market were pretty interesting, with dramatic eye-catching treasures that were super fun. But the bulk of the market is fairly boring, or at least it was for me. There were hundreds of booths open on the Sunday we went. Since it was cold, we went into the covered Paul Bert section for a good long while. Definitely bring your walking shoes, dress warm, and prepare to spend at least a few hours here. The sellers do not want you taking photographs, so leave your good camera at home.

I like flea markets and I like antique shops. But after wandering through every narrow alleyway in the antique section, I didn't find anything I wanted -- and this is rare. The dealers were glum, their wares grossly overpriced. We saw an American girl buying a thin, plain, bare wooden frame (no glass) that the dealer had "lowered the price" to 30 euros. It would have cost 50 p. at a yard sale in London. I saw a box of tiny, cheap little flowers that look like they cost a penny marked 3 euros each! They were not antiques, they were new and worthless. My friends say they go there to look around and then go on an auction site and buy something like it for a fraction of the price. I find the London flea markets and even the Frankfurt one much more interesting, with good values to be found. And yes, the characters you have to pass to get here make it not worth any effort, even out of curiousity. A big disappointment.

After exiting Metro, head north two blocks, past the Boulevard Periphique. Wear your walking shoes, give yourself plenty of time, prepare for serious hunting and gathering, and shop til you drop!

The flea markets at Saint Ouen are a great way to spend a sunny Sunday morning. The markets are so vast and not at all what I was expected. Once I found them, it was a little tricky you might want to take a map, I was surprised at how large they were. I didn't buy anything as most of the markets are quite specialised. The ranges of different markets were interesting everything from vintage bags and jewellery to furniture and comics and books. It is a little out of Paris and I would say that it is something to do if you are spending a while in Paris and not just a weekend.

Lots of nice, cheap jackets and clothes. The antique stores is not bad either. A lot of unique paintings and furnitures. There is a lot to see at this place. You could literally spend the whole day.