I saved this as well as a number of your other posts and spent today reviewing them. As for rue Cler, I remember a visit there decades ago, pre Rick Steeves. The best and the largest is called Le Radeau Neptune, at 32, boulevard Paul Vaillant Couturier, and it is very closed to the Mairie de Montreuil metro. Rue Paul Vaillant Couturier in Montreuil, metro, Mairie de Montreuil. But can you PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE tell me, if the photo wasn’t taken too long ago and if you think there’s any point, where the fifth photo (after the knives) was taken? Mon 10AM TO 6PM. Si vous vous y rendez, n'oubliez pas les gestes barrières, portez des masques et en route pour les bonnes affaires. There’s a lot of stuff that’s probably not of interest to a someone who doesn’t have their own restaurant (need a used oven? I never knew there was a website for Vide-grenier not to mention some of the other less obvious places to find treasures. Looks like you will need a pretty large salad for that wooden set.! I’m a rabid flea market browser/buyer and will be in Paris for two weeks beginning May 3rd. I am definitely bookmarking this post in case a miracle happens and I someday have enough money to 1) go back to Paris and 2) afford the flea markets and the shipping for my finds. Free parking – Valet service available (under the bridge). I set my sport coat down while looking at football jerseys at a street market stall and when I turned around someone was trying it on. 36 West Broughton Street, Savannah, GA, 31401, United States (912) 232-1500 INFO@THEPARISMARKET.COM. They sure would make a great conversation piece. I will keep my eye out for the neighbourhood brocantes that are scheduled in Paris. Thanks for glimpses of Paris. I’m glad you mentioned the little flea at Marché d’Aligre. As Parisians say: “Something in…something out” – meaning that if you brought something into your apartment, you had to get rid of something else to make room for it. (Tip: No matter what the price, high or low, if you want to act like a local, always respond as if the price is too high – even if it isn’t. In a shop, you could ask if there is a better price. there is a reason i steer clear of these places, the temptation !!! These can be hit-or-miss. I would love to see you post a photo of your vintage metal bakery sign!! (Tip: For those interested in culinary items, Bachelier Antiquités specializes in copper cookware, pottery, and culinary tools. Love the Provence-themed shelf :) Reply, Thanks for a very comprehensive post, Mr L! Paris is not a city teeming with thrift stores. Sigh. Les dernières trouvailles ! Garage sales and sidewalk sales aren’t permitted in France, so vide-greniers are the closest equivalent. Reply, Love love love this post! In general, the Brocante definition is similar to what’s widely meant by flea market. That salad set is HUGE! It’s a soft suitcase with handles and I can toss clothes and shoes in there, and not worry about them getting mangled by baggage handling. Reply, I’m SO very jealous right now!! They don’t have fixed weekly addresses but occur at various times throughout the year (except in the winter) and you’ll need to look them up. in my house comes from these two places. Emuparis. 100% Gtatuit - mes-occasions.com Oh, this is a dangerous post. How did you get the salad tongs looking Like new? Colleen’s Paris page of Flea Markets and Specialized Markets. Great post. Ces lignes de Métro s'arrêtent près de Brocante, 1 Rue Ballu 75009 Paris: 12, 13, 2, 9. – Although thrift stores take credit cards, sellers at open-air flea markets usually only take cash. Reply, You’ve done an excellent job of covering the spectrum of flea market & thrift opportunities in Paris. Reply, Great post! Reply, Absolutely fabulous! How I wished I’d picked up some bargains back then. But seriously – thanks for this. Braderie, brocante et puce à Paris 75016: retrouvez les coordonnées de toutes les meilleures adresses du Petit Futé (APPRENTIS D'AUTEUIL, Antiquités Versailles). It is all very addictive and fun, not to mention a very inexpensive and ecologically-smart way to outfit your apartment or house, or augment your wardrobe. Those salad servers cleaned up to a pretty color. Reply, Now that i live in New York i miss these brocantes so much. How is it possible that even the rummage sales in Paris are more beautiful than the ones here? )…, My latest obsession was trying to find a cool salad serving set. It is a great cookbook. Emmaus (which one? I should come to Paris one day! When I lived in a small apartment, I had to pass on many of the great things I would find at flea markets and antique sales in Paris. There are treasures everywhere in Paris. So some things that look “vintage” may be new. Maybe one of these years. The blue pots are like what i’ve always wanted, didn’t think i would be seeing something i fantasized about for real!!! Never tried the French ones but have scored a few interesting items at Italian street markets. As a relatively new follower, I have been impressed by the quality of both your writing and your photography. Emmaüs is a benevolent organization that performs a number of services in France, including operating places where people donate items for sale. 1st shuttle from 10:00 am till 12:30 and from 2:00 am till 6:00 am all 30 minutes. Reply. I think I’ll have to take a stab at your recipe when I get home. I’ll be hanging on to this post for the next trip. 2. That is a huge set – I think a good carver could make it into two. Maybe someday I’ll be walking those same streets for longer than a vacation allows. -david Reply, Oooh — I’m headed to Paris this summer, and I have to say that a few finds from the brocante sound like better souvenirs than “I Love Paris” caps and snow globes… Reply, Wow! Thank you for your thoroughness and links and directions. If I need amore than just the fact of Paris! Reply. Thank you, David, for telling us where the really good stuff is! ), thanks! Great tips too. The latter is more likely to have bargains. 13.75. It’s roughly 10-20 minutes from Paris (accessible by ride-sharing service or taxi, although there are also trains that go out there), and filled with used restaurant equipment. Many things, including café items (wine carafes, beverage glasses, water pitchers, jam jars, etc) that look retro, might have been re-issued or in continuous production since the 50s or 60s. Do you think the Flea Market at Clignancourt is worth at least one visit? I am looking forward to your visit to the 92nd Street Y presentation in May – already have bought my tickets. In addition to hunting for vintage finds, I also enjoy buying unwanted clothing to upcycle into new wares. 1st shuttle from 10:00 am till 12:30 and from 2:00 am till 6:00 am all 30 minutes. And the white mugs. Thanks! Contact What a difference a few years, and a few extra square meters, make. 1st shuttle from 10:00 to 12:30 and from 14:00 to 18:00 every 30 minutes or so. Also great little paintings for 5 euros!. The main markets are on the Rue des Rosier, the Marché Serpette and Marché Paul-Bert, and the Marché Jules Vallée. You are right about all the cheap booths at the front and I didn’t feel safe there. Soyez les bienvenu(e)s pour cette première "vraie" sortie façon "live brocante". (Tip: The Bougival Emmaüs is accessible by the RER A train, which stops 1km, or a half-mile, from the store. – Bring small bills and 1 and 2 euro coins. They have so much character and bring charm to a home. : 01 47 70 88 78 /// par Maadiar - Duration: 10:13. Reply, Love your post and just returned from 10 days in Paris. Reply. Last year we stayed in the Rue Cler area, which I’ve come to think of as the “Disney version” of a Parisian neighborhood – seemed like there were more English speakers than French speakers roaming about. the Marche aux Puces at St Ouen. Dates are listed on their website, and their antique fairs feature middle- to high-end items, although they can be worth a look, especially the ones that take place in the Bastille. (Sellers like taking money, but not giving it back?) Price In addition, Brocbrac has an app, as does Vide-Greniers.org, to help find the brocantes on-the-go. I will be staying close to the Marche d’Aligre and have heard good things about that market. Which can be a challenge when there’s so much good stuff to find out there! ART VISION TV / C&B JOURNAL 4,852 views. THE PARIS MARKET AND BROCANTE. 13 likes. In a city like Paris, you won’t find people giving away stuff (like you’ll find out in the countryside), but you can still score plenty of bargains if you look. A reputable dealer will know the difference and let you know, but not everyone selling items knows (or will tell you.) There are two smaller flea markets that get less attention than the major ones. But my stay was considerably brightened up by a flea market that popped up there during our visit – I’m hooked and am so glad to have the tips. Loved it – it made such a wonderful lunch-time read……. The city is brimming with flea markets, antique markets, and brocantes, replete with everything from packages of socks to postcards and storied dressers. I, basically, furnished my house there, and also bought a bunch of Le Creuset cookware, vases, plates, crystal, silver, a stroller, jewelery, a taxidermied crocodile…. Enjoy France ! – Don’t carry a fancy handbag or dress too smartly. Herbs De Provence Crackers. This post could not have come at a more opportune time for me! Aah, Terry, I am with you. That’s why I opened my French vintage shop in 2016 « Brocante Ma Jolie ». Reply, i hope you grabbed that gorgeous pale yellow retro le crueset casserole in picture 6. i have one, and a larger size in powder blue and they are fab. To get to the flea market, you’ll exit the métro is what isn’t the best part of Paris and it’s no fun to discover that you’re passport was lifted while you were shopping. This blog post could not have been more timely! All exhibitors are professionals who engage themselves to sell on a basis of authenticity. Now that I’ve got some more space in my apartment after moving a couple of years ago, I’ve resumed scouting the vide-greniers and brocantes again, scooping up odds and ends. To get there take the métro to Porte de Vanves (line 13) and follow folks walking a couple of blocks to the flea market. I live in France and love to go to brocantes (flea markets in French) in the small countryside villages of my beautiful region, the “Picardie”. This is a wonderful post. Sign in to make your opinion count. 163 likes. I will often mumble “Combien?” (“How much?”) rather than use a longer phrase, which will give me away. I tried to include/squeeze in as much information as I could in this post, with links to addresses, and some photos. See All. Direction Saint-Germain en Laye 4 stations from Charles de Gaulle-Etoile. I brought my twenty-year-old, faithful down jacket that looks every bit as old, it did its job and kept me warm. RER Access A: Opening hours are on their website. I’m back for a month in June – so thanks for that timely heads-up on the 1st weekend in the 3eme. Thanks for all this information! Even better are their massive stores outside of Paris; the best being Emmaüs Bougival, close to where many well-off people live, to the west of Paris. Each brocante in Paris has a different personality. Not far from there twice a year, the vide-greniers in rue Caulaincourt and in rue des Martyrs, and in les Batignolles are all excellent. To get there, take the line 4 métro to Porte de Clignancourt. 36 West Broughton Street, Savannah, GA, 31401, United States (912) 232-1500 INFO@THEPARISMARKET.COM. Brass Incense Holder. (Tip: Leave valuables at home. In addition, if you’re haggling and whittling someone down in price to save a few euros – then hand them a €50 for a €3 purchase, it can be awkward. In fact, I couldn’t even find the dates for this year’s Salon anywhere online. Cette page permet de vendre ce que vous vous servez pas I’ve reposted your article on my blog, “I’d Rather Be In Paris” because you have given much more detail and info than I did on my version. ), Tags: antique antiquities Armee du Salut braderie brocante Clignancourt Emmaus flea market marche au puces marche d'Aligre Marches aux puces Paris Porte de Clignancourt Porte de Vanves Saint-Ouen second-hand shopping thrift store vide grenier, Great great post! 162 Rue Gabriel Péri escalier 6, Gentilly, telefon, alle åbningstider, billede, map, beliggenhed I just checked my book to get the names and addresses of two Paris thrift shops where I have found some wonderful (and inexpensive) vintage kitchenware over the years–I am also a serious addict. At outdoor markets, you can sometimes negotiate a 10-30 percent discount. The guy was pretty gruff & not so interested in selling anything, so I passed. And I too love the brocante fairs that take place in many of the Paris arrondissements throughout the year. And I’m happy to buy them! Reply, Good piece. Reply. If you try to buy used kitchenware here, or at least in my town, it’s filthy and broken and not well taken care of…I look at the photos in this post and find myself yearning for a perfectly broken-in wooden spoon and a cocktail glass with character. Subscribe and receive David's free guide to the best pastry shops in Paris, La Brocalou le Titoustock – French Antique Store, Paris Pas Cher: 8 Money-Saving Tips for Paris, Holiday Gift Idea! Plates are stacked and stacked on top of each other. Just as I was congratulating myself that I’d tamped down my chronic yearning for Paris, here you come along and stoke the fire again. Wonder if he sold ’em? When traveling I’ll search out the local thrift stores for the glimpses they give of the local communities. Thanks so much! Plus de détails Quelles sont les lignes de Bus qui s'arrêtent près de Brocante, 1 Rue Ballu 75009 Paris? Drinking French Bar Boxes from Slope Cellars and K & L Wine Merchants. So it pays to stick your head in if you’re walking  y. ), Brocantes and Flea Markets in Paris (Paris.fr), 10 Things to Bring Back from Your Trip to Paris, French Flea Market Vocabulary (French Today), Antiquing Outside of Paris (A vintage kitchenware store that’s about an hour from Paris by car. See All. And you can also set email or SMS alerts at L’Agenda des Brocantes and Brocabrac, to notify you of upcoming brocantes and flea markets. Other buyers will want something if someone else has shown interest in it. Reply, I didn’t buy any of them. 3. Reply. Reply, great post, david! 5. Can’t say for sure where is the best place to find used kitchenware – since you never know what’ll turn up at a flea market or bric-a-brac sale! Sometimes it’s a lot of plastic children’s toys, other times, people are cleaning out their kitchens and you can score. A coffee at the counter (€1-2 euros) is enough. I had updated the post as the Emmaïs website noted that there is, indeed, an RER that will take you near their place, and I didn’t go back and edit that part. The Paris Market and Brocante is a design concept experience rather than just a store. The other weekly flea market, located on the other side of Paris, is the Marché aux Puces de la Porte de Vanves, which is an interesting jumble of things in many categories. Nice piece! Even occasional visitors like me like to browse markets and thrift stores for inexpensive gadgets or home accessories that will keep our time in Paris fresh in our minds. Most brocantes in Paris are a mix of dealers and particuliers, or individuals, who are non-professionals. – Restrooms are rare to non-existent at outdoor markets, so you may need to use one in a café. and oil will smooth down that nick in the spoon, fyi…and get them super clean as well. Thank you!! Then I can put anything fragile/valuable, in the hard-side luggage and carry-on. I travel to Paris once or twice a year from London and struggled to find these places. Although he refused to budge on price and I have a ton of stuff already, so only get things if they’re a bargain :) Reply, This is an amazing post. The organisers provide an expert advisory service for visitors. Mail. Reply, Loved the column as much as I love yard sales, thrift shops and flea markets and will save it to my travel folder. – Bargaining is acceptable. Reading your post and looking at your pix felt like I was there with you. Prices are much lower and it’s more fun to see what pops up as people are unloading their trucks. Brocantes are regular weekend events where a brocanteur (antique dealer or junkman) sells various antique and vintage goods.. Reply, Fabulous resource David. You’ll need a car to get to some of them as they’re not located near public transit. That said, I have found some of my favourite treasures in them, for just a few euros. Those salad fork and spoon you were holding at the end of your post are HUGE! I love antiques for years. I went last year for the first time and I was not psychologically prepared for the experience….incredible. THE PARIS MARKET AND BROCANTE. Reply, Oh one more thing David if I could… do you know whether (in general) the furniture dealers deliver furniture… just don’t want to have to rent a car or try to schlep a table or dresser on the bus ;) Reply, I’ve never bought and shipped furniture but many folks that do, use Hedley’s Humpers. Professionals might stock their stands with vintage linens and beautiful French dishtowels, while others may specialize in ‘60s to‘80s cookware or household items.

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