Oh, this is a dangerous post. It’s called the Salon Emmaüs and I haven’t been (because I’m not fond of crowds.) 4. 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. 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. (Tip: They make great souvenirs and gifts, too. I always rifle through the silverware, looking for interesting things. In fact, I couldn’t even find the dates for this year’s Salon anywhere online. Reply, Great post. Reply, The salad set looks big in the picture where you are holding them, but not as big in the other picture where they are lying on the table — maybe that close-up shot is distorting them somewhat? I saved this as well as a number of your other posts and spent today reviewing them. Sigh. But they don’t seem to have a fixed link to the event, or a dedicated page, and date changes annually. Reply, Great post! David, there is a slight contradiction in your informative post. Thanks David. Reply, You’ve done an excellent job of covering the spectrum of flea market & thrift opportunities in Paris. Vide-grenier means “clean your attic,” which refers to the bric-a-brac nature of the market, where people are emptying out their attics, basements, and if you’re lucky…their kitchens! The best way to find when the roving brocantes and vide-greniers take place is to check the listings at Vide-greniers.org, L’Agenda des Brocantes, SPAM, Points de Chine, Brocabrac, and especially the city of Paris’ web page for antique and flea markets in Paris, which lists them by date and neighborhood. A Vuitton bag or Patek Philippe watch reduces your bargaining leverage. If it isn’t going to be a chapter or two in a book you are writing it should be. Some dealers may offer a flimsy plastic bag, but they aren’t comfortable for long-term bargain hunting. I love all your posts. 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. Brocante à Paris 11 un panel de choix de tous les acteurs avec leurs coordonnées complètes. In a shop, you could ask if there is a better price. My flea market finds have turned out to be my most treasured possessions. – Bargaining is acceptable. On my one trip to Paris (so far) my only regret was not making it to the flea markets. Access RER A rapid transit rail line, Rueil-Malmaison Station/ Free shuttle-bus from the station, Exit No 1. I scored a great old French metal pastry shop sign at one for €100 a while back, which wasn’t dirt-cheap, but there was no way I was leaving that behind. Things to Do Hotels Restaurants ... Brocante des Abbesses. (Tip: Ask if they’ll open the back door to the area where the used baking stuff is, if it’s not open.). Those orange juice carafes. Reply, Great post! I would love to see you post a photo of your vintage metal bakery sign!! 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. Those salad servers cleaned up to a pretty color. What a great and thorough litany of temptations! Their bags have regular-sized handles, as well as shoulder straps, and are wide enough to hold large items, and sturdy and comfortable enough to carry heavy – or multiple – objects. Reply, I’m SO very jealous right now!! – Prices seem to go up when antique dealers hear an American or foreign accent. One thing I’ve learned is to buy it if you like it because if you don’t you will regret it and be kicking yourself forever. I will be hampered somewhat since I’m flying (although I do mail a few things back), but I do like to be able to take home whatever tickles my fancy. 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. How is it possible that even the rummage sales in Paris are more beautiful than the ones here? Quelques chouettes stands, de chouettes objets, des prix corrects. Braderie, brocante et puce à Paris 75016: retrouvez les coordonnées de toutes les meilleures adresses du Petit Futé (APPRENTIS D'AUTEUIL, Antiquités Versailles). The French brocante never disappoints me, which is a good thing otherwise there would be no way I would leave my comfortable bed and warm home to venture in the early and freezing morning. BTW, I finally got to Larnicol tonight for some kouignettes–thanks for the tip on reheating them. If I have time for just three places – minus Clignancourt and the St Paul area – which would you say are the best for kitchenware? There are a few other Emmaüs stores to the east of Paris, outside of the city, that I’ve been rummaging through as well. Car access A14/A86 from Porte Maillot, Exit Pont de Chatou – I never got myself to buy anything at Les Puces even though I’ve liked to hang around there since I was a teen, it really is just eye candy. To get there, take the line 4 métro to Porte de Clignancourt. Hours. The other shop, which is more high-end, is called Les Orphelins Apprentis d’Auteuil, at 40 rue la Fontaine, close to Jasmin metro. Aah, Terry, I am with you. I remember mooching round the stalls at Clignancourt as a teenager. Reply, Yes, very timely, indeed–I’m heading out to Vavnes this Saturday morning. @sandylprice Reply, I love antiquing and am in Paris next week, this is soooooo wonderful! L'aventure Paris Brocante continue ! 18, rue de Provence - 75009 Paris 13.75. ), but there are some finds if you poke through. I tried to include/squeeze in as much information as I could in this post, with links to addresses, and some photos. Thu 10AM TO 6PM. 163 likes. 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. Loved the expensive glasses too but I hope you didn’t end up with the one that had the chip on the base, even though it adds character. They have so much character and bring charm to a home. I am a flea market addict myself and have written three books on the subject, two about France– most recently The Flea Markets of France (2009)– and The Vintage and Antiques Fairs of England (2013). Professional day Thursday 11 March from 7:30 am )…, My latest obsession was trying to find a cool salad serving set. The Paris Market is a vision of intriguing and unforgettable treasures. Waiting for your newest book to be published, too. I recently found a much-used butcher knife, that’s been pretty honed down to almost nothing over the years…and a glass to add to my cocktail glass collection (which they threw in my bag – for free! BTW – how big is the salad bowl that you use with that salad set? ), 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! Brocante toute la France. at the Marché Clignancourt, unlike the big copper skillet for 130 Euros at E Dehillerin (I drug it through the Lenten service at Notre Dame!) Definitely be hitting some of these spots next time I’m in Paris! In 2012, I visited the Flea at Vanves, took at taxi there early in the morning, but within an hour or so it turned into a cold, rainy and dreary time and I gave up the ghost early on as by then I had found a few neat things to bring home. The main markets are on the Rue des Rosier, the Marché Serpette and Marché Paul-Bert, and the Marché Jules Vallée. At the brocantes, the best deals are in the boxes (and boxes) of stuff that people just bring out and let shoppers have a go at. A braderie refers to a sale where things are marked down and there are rarely professionals, and a braderie often refers to a sale when things are sold rummage sale-style. Sign in to make your opinion count. Car access A14/A86 from Porte Maillot, Exit Pont de Chatou – GPS : Pont de Chatou ou Latitude 48.888329 / Longitude 2.1623 Sometimes it’s a lot of plastic children’s toys, other times, people are cleaning out their kitchens and you can score. Thanks for all this information! :), @sandy – i’m a huge fan! Professionals might stock their stands with vintage linens and beautiful French dishtowels, while others may specialize in ‘60s to‘80s cookware or household items. Below are tips on how to find them, since it’s not as obvious to visitors when and where they’ll be. All exhibitors are professionals who engage themselves to sell on a basis of authenticity. These are roving flea markets and each one has its own personality, with items at various prices points. ART VISION TV / C&B JOURNAL Recommended for you. A reputable dealer will know the difference and let you know, but not everyone selling items knows (or will tell you.) Can’t wait to get the new book as well. Direction Saint-Germain en Laye 4 stations from Charles de Gaulle-Etoile. And I too love the brocante fairs that take place in many of the Paris arrondissements throughout the year. 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. These can be hit-or-miss. That said, I have found some of my favourite treasures in them, for just a few euros. I will keep my eye out for the neighbourhood brocantes that are scheduled in Paris. I’m glad you mentioned the little flea at Marché d’Aligre. hope there’ll be something left for us after this, yes? Brocantes et vide-greniers populaires en Île-de-France L'Ile-de-france regorge de villages où des bénévoles dynamiques vous attendent pour partager leur passion des vide-greniers ! Love the glassware and the cool hand carved looking salad set! (For the sake of discussion, I’m just going to refer to outdoor flea markets as brocantes, as they are referred to in Paris. I will be staying close to the Marche d’Aligre and have heard good things about that market. 10:13. You can get anything from an old sofa (now the dog sofa) to broken toys and second hand watches, amongst which treasures are to be found.. Also love going to Emauss outside Arles. Never tried the French ones but have scored a few interesting items at Italian street markets. Thanks for your careful eye. (Although I haven’t taken it, so can’t say how easy it is to get there via the RER.) 7. This post could not have come at a more opportune time for me! French shoppers know that if they are over-eager, they’ll pay more than they want to.). Admission € 7, free for children under 15 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. It’s not only informative, it is entertaining! Reply, David, Stand there and hesitate their response before offering to buy something, especially if you want to buy other items from the same dealer. Bargain hunters might want to rent a car and visit their large shops outside of the city. When I went to the Marché Clignancourt, I didn’t make my way back far enough and left rather quickly. Reply, Hi again, David. 10.00 _____ THE PARIS MARKET AND BROCANTE. Colleen’s Paris page of Flea Markets and Specialized Markets. Which can be a challenge when there’s so much good stuff to find out there! Free parking – Valet service available (under the bridge). Those salad fork and spoon you were holding at the end of your post are HUGE! Garage sales and sidewalk sales aren’t permitted in France, so vide-greniers are the closest equivalent. (Tip: Leave valuables at home. You are right about all the cheap booths at the front and I didn’t feel safe there. Les dernières trouvailles ! An impermanent and ever changing museum installation, that, if you wish, you can then take home. Brocante à Paris 19 l'ensemble des fournisseurs potentiels avec leurs renseignements. and oil will smooth down that nick in the spoon, fyi…and get them super clean as well. I’m back for a month in June – so thanks for that timely heads-up on the 1st weekend in the 3eme. Some aren’t pretty or are new, but digging through them, you can likely score – well, sometimes! Et voici mon butin de chine de cette semaine ! Still fun to rummage around. There are few thing I love more than a trip to I went back to both shops a few months ago and found that they were as good as ever. I like looking around sometimes. In order to find the good stuff, you need to carefully pick through them – often on your hands and knees . and I have the bruised knees to prove it! As an avid chineur all over the states and Europe, I can definitely say that the Braderie de Lille is the absolute Mecca of flea markets. When traveling I’ll search out the local thrift stores for the glimpses they give of the local communities. Generally speaking, if they list the sale as Antiquities (only), the flea market will be more established dealers. The Emmaüs stores just outside of Paris span several buildings, each one featuring a different category, i.e. Reply, David, thank you for this very timely and resource filled post! (Yelp has a good listing of their addresses.) Site. And I’m happy to buy them! As always, thank you so much for sharing! Reply, I’ve taken to traveling with a folding “suitcase” in my suitcase, in case I end up buying things when I’m traveling. Would love to find some of those good neighborhood sales you mentioned. Thanks for this post, you help to make my Paris trip so enjoyable! Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Maybe someday I’ll be walking those same streets for longer than a vacation allows. Mon 10AM TO 6PM. I found some beautiful Villeroy and Bosch plates there with different fruit patterns on them, which I love, as well as some great white porcelain soup bowls. Brocante à Paris 13e Nous proposons à la vente un stock important d’objets divers, rétro, insolites, uniques … datant des années 60, 70 ou 80 par exemple.
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