Looking for a bargain, or just want to enjoy a stroll? Discover Paris Saint-Ouen Flea Market, a village in the town! Inaugurated in 1885, this legendary place has 12 markets, each with its own identity, selling all kinds of items. This maze of shops is a veritable Ali Baba's cave. Bric-a-brac traders, antique dealers, designers, craftspeople and regular stallholders run over 2,000 stands and shops in this timeless place, spread over 7 hectares. Three-and-a-half days a week, some 1,500 traders spread across 11 kilometres of window displays use their talent and smooth talking to sell their assorted wares.
Common or surprising objects, second-hand clothes, classic vintage items or rarer antiques: there is something for everyone. Each market has its own speciality and theme. Clothing and second-hand goods can be found at Malik and Le Plateau. The Antica, Biron, Cambo and Dauphine markets are devoted to antiques, second-hand items and vintage objects. The art dealers are always delighted to share their passion with visitors, be they tourists or Parisians. Some of the streets in the flea market, such as Jules-Vallès, Marceau, Lécuyer and Paul-Bert, have more of a "car boot sale" feel. Street stallholders display items on the ground or on trestles, and visitors don't hesitate to haggle.
The unique atmosphere at the Paris Saint-Ouen Flea Market has remained unchanged for over a century. Even if you don't find any rare gems, you'll enjoy a stroll in this bustling, colourful maze, admiring the wares on display. This one-of-a-kind market, a fine example of the circular economy, receives over five million visitors a year. The many restaurants and little bistros, which have found an ideal location in this lively place, contribute to the life and atmosphere of the Flea Market by adding a touch of conviviality.
