Where to find Flea Markets in France?
— Of course, in Paris there is the famous Marche Aux Puces in St. Ouen at Porte Clignancourt. This market is no longer really a flea market, but rather home to serious dealers with beautifully decorated showrooms selling expensive pieces. However, buyers should beware here, there is much reproduction work being passed off as the real thing, and for expensive purchases, a wise buyer might have the piece vetted by a knowledgeable third party before laying out serious money. A particular favorite of ours is the flea market at Porte de Vanves, which operates on the street on Saturdays and Sundays and features mostly smalls. A very high percentage of items found here qualify as collectibles or flat-out junk, however, nice crystal, porcelain, faience pieces, along with antique linens, silverware and leather goods can be often found. Flea markets, antique salons and foires de brocantes can be found all throughout the country in every city, town and hamlet. Listings of times, dates and locati
