After filling your basket and your stomach at one of Paris' most emblematic food markets, why not head to one of the capital's specialist markets for flowers, stamps, antiquarian books, art and antiques?
Truly Parisian institutions, the markets of Paris have accompanied the capital’s life for over 1500 years! The first markets appeared in the 5th century on the Île de la Cité, then the historic heart of the city. Over the centuries, they grew in step with Paris’s expansion and became indispensable sites for exchange, commerce and human connection.
Today, Parisian markets still bring together thousands of merchants... and browsers! It’s simple: you can find almost anything. Whether you’re after a new vintage lamp for your apartment, a cinema poster from a bygone era, a Louis XVI chair, a bouquet of flowers to give to your mom, a rare stamp to please Dad, or a rare book, there’s bound to be a specialized market that suits you in Paris.
So, here are the go-to spots for scoring great deals!
Paris flower markets, three plant-filled spots for pretty bouquets
The three Paris flower markets are waiting for you on Place des Ternes, at La Madeleine, and on Île de la Cité. Three green havens to explore all year round—whether you’re picking up a stunning bouquet, planting something on your balcony, or simply wandering among the wonderful floral fragrances. [Read more]
The Porte de Vanves flea market, Paris's go-to spot for bargain hunters
The Porte de Vanves flea market is among the city’s favorites. Based in the 14th arrondissement of Paris, this weekend rendezvous for bargain hunters unfolds every Saturday and Sunday year-round, offering a mix of antiques, vintage home décor, and quirky finds. [Read more]
The Porte de Montreuil flea market, Paris’s haven for bargain-priced finds.
Le marché aux puces de la Porte de Montreuil is one of the capital's largest second-hand markets. Located between the 20th arrondissement of Paris and Montreuil, it welcomes treasure hunters, collectors, and bargain hunters every Saturday, Sunday, and Monday year-round. [Read more]
The Edgar Quinet Creation Market, a free, open-air art gallery.
The Edgar-Quinet Creation Market invites you every Sunday in Paris’s 14th arrondissement. Paintings, sculpture, photography, engraving, and ceramics are on display there from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., year-round. [Read more]
The Paris stamp market, the meeting place for philatelists, collectors and the curious.
The Paris stamp market, set on Avenue Marigny near the Champs-Élysées, draws weekly crowds of collectors, postal-history enthusiasts, and the simply curious. This outdoor Parisian gathering runs on Thursdays, Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays year-round, in the heart of the 8th arrondissement. [Read more]
The market for antique and second-hand books, a stroll among the booksellers in Georges Brassens Park
The market for antique and second-hand books awaits you every weekend under the arches of Georges-Brassens Park in Paris’s 15th arrondissement. This booksellers’ gathering takes place Saturdays and Sundays, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., year-round. [Read more]
Les Puces de Saint-Ouen, the world's largest antiques market, just outside Paris
On the outskirts of Paris, the town of Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine is famous for its flea market. And if the name of this huge antiques market is reminiscent of that of the little beasts, there are above all centuries of history to discover around this historic market. [Read more]
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