Help! Any recommendations on a flea market in Paris that is open on mondays? I don’t need anything high end just something where we can shop around and bring back some authentic souvenirs and just look around. Thank you!
Posted by
Lynnwood, Washington
9953 posts
Saint Ouen flea market This is probably the largest and most famous. My daughter-in-law loves flea markets so we visited this market last September. It is absolutely huge covering an immense area of connected markets from upscale antiques to souvenirs guaranteed to be made in China. We found the best price on soccer jerseys there.
I am not a shopper. When traveling solo a flea market is the last place I would go. Good thing I wasn’t traveling solo because I actually found the experience very interesting. Easy to get to by public transport. Some cash only stalls and some would take cards.
Posted by
Alsenborn, Germany
2499 posts
I've wandered through a couple of the flea markets but never really found anything. The booksellers along the Seine though, they get some of my money almost every time. But if your interest is vintage clothing try the Rue de la Verrerie near the Hotel d'Ville and turn up Rue St Martin and you find half a dozen shops in those 2-3 blocks.
There was a thread about this last summer, you may want to do a search on the forum.
Posted by
Boston
403 posts
Even though technically open, the St. Ouen flea market is a shadow of its weekend self on Mondays. To the point that I'm not sure it's worthwhile to even go.
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483 posts
I have the most fabulous book-Markets of Paris- must list at least 100 markets but most seem to be closed on Monday.
Bon Marche Gourmet Food Hall-830a-9p
Left Bank Art and Antique Shops-Le Carre Rive Gauche by quai Voltaire, rue de l'Universite, rue des Saintes Pere and rue du Bac 10-6
Le Village Suisse, 10-7
Saint Pierre Fabric Market, 9-6
Any museum gift shop might be an option if open on Monday.
Fabulous thrift stores:
5 Vintage, 94 blvd de Grenelle (15)
31 rue Vengniaud (13) 10-8, 7/7
I buy:
bordier butter
Maille Mustard
Plaq chocolate
Bon Maman
antique lace
ribbons/pins to decorate my hats
scarves
old fashioned post cards or those that are hand drawn
caricature picture
Dept stores for undies/nightgown/bath towel/soap
pharmacies are renowned for their beauty products000
google thrift/antique/vintage markets for other ideas
Enjoy.