I visited several of the markets at St-Ouen and Vernaison ended up being my favorite. It has pretty…read moremuch everything honestly - from trinkets to jewelry/fashion to furniture, art and everything in between. Once inside, it's a literal maze of stalls to explore. You could spend most of a day here, no problem. There's a ton of high end stuff but also a fair amount of reasonably priced things that are easy to bring home - vintage linens, silver flatware, books, jewelry and much more. Now, these are experienced dealers so you're not going to get a real Chanel bag for $100 but I did think many of the prices were affordable. There's a epic poster shop, a fun dead stock store (Tombee Des Camions) and too many more to mention.

I have been frequenting Marche Vernaison and the surrounding other Flea Markets at St Ouen for…read moreyears. There are several all in the same area and they are open to the public on weekends. One can literally spent the entire day shopping and looking. It really is a mind blowing experience. Everything from the funky to the serious antiques. Looking for something weird and odd? You will find it. Looking for a dining table from 1600? You will find it. Marche Vernaison has a bit of everything but more of the funky odd items than the other Marche's close by. If it is your first time going and you plan to go by the Metro please heed my advise. You will get off at the Porte de Clingancourt Metro Stop. When you exit you will see a Flea Market off on the left side of the street with tents and such and will most likely think this is where it starts. WRONG! Yes there is a flea market there but it is a bit sketchy. It has t shirts, cheap sunglasses, knock off bags, junk like that. I made the mistake of going in there the first time I went and immediately wanted to get out but then had to go through it to get out and ended up having my Gucci sunglasses pick pocketed from my person. It is not the Flea market you are looking for. My advise is when leaving the Metro stay on the right hand side of the street and continue past the underpass. These days there is a bit of the sketchy stuff that appears on that side of the street as well but it is easier to traverse and then after the underpass you will see the Marche Vernaison on the left. Cross at that intersection. Marche Vernaison and the other Flea Markets at St. Ouen are not the only flea markets in Paris if you are really into that thing but it is really an amazing and mind blowing experience you shouldn't miss when in Paris.

I loved Galerie M / stand 31 near the wooden space ship is run by the charming and warm Marie. her…read moreselection of fantasy and fine jewelry was delightful and I walked away with a beautiful pendant I will cherish for years to come.

Indoor/outdoor flea market. Upon arrival you'll see merchant stalls on the exterior of the market…read morethat sell cheap clothing, knockoff brands, etc. This will be a major disappointment but inside the market are proper antique/vintage stalls selling better quality items at inflated prices. Across the road are at least three more flea markets which are fun to walk around and interesting. Lots of silver, china, antique fabrics/clothing, rugs, furniture, art and tons more. I did not buy a thing as it's all expensive and would be very difficult to bring/send back to the states.

I bought two vintage French tablecloths here - one circa 1915, the other 1930, both in impeccable…read morecondition, 58 and 75 euros respectively. Very happy. The store is small and loaded with merchandise. Be aware this isn't an easy place to browse. The owner knows what she has and the prices seem fair.

If you had purchased all the wonderful NOS vintage french school and kitchen items from the late…read more19th through mid-20th century ever listed on Etsy, you MIGHT be able to rival this tiny, wonderful little boutique. Although not the cheapest shop in the world, it is certainly one of the most unique and there are plenty of inexpensive little treasures to discover. Totally worth a visit. Rating Scale: 1 Star: Avoid the town in which this place is located just to be safe. 2 Star: With so many great places to choose from, why risk this one? 3 Star: I'll try it again or consume here in a pinch. 4 Star: I go here regularly if financially and/or calorically feasible. 5 Star: I look forward to taking my wife or friends here.

Maybe I went on an off day but this market was AWFUL. As you enter, there's a mix of horrible cheap…read moreflea market clothes and used clothes..but you have to do a lot of digging in the used clothes and I didn't find anything that needed to come home with me. As you walk further in, there are vendors with used merchandise but anything even slightly antique is jacked up in price as soon as you show any interest in it. At one booth, I had collected a small pile of stuff and the vendor wanted 40 euros which was outrageous. I asked him if he would take 25 & he said "D'accord"..so I pulled out the 25 and he just looked at me like I was handing him a turd and stated the price was 40. Guess I should have just put all the stuff down and walked away but I had spent time picking the crap out and didn't feel like putting it back. So I paid 40 euros for a vintage 60s pink leopard top, small section of black maribou feather boa, broken watch, a few rhinestone pins and a 60s vintage hat that wasn't that great. Live and learn. All in all this market was really grubby and grimy and if you are at all a fan of the beautiful and magical parts of Paris, you will NOT like this place. At all.

If you're looking for a swap meet / flea market vibe and aren't seeking the high-end items one…read morefinds at Saint-Oeun, this is your spot. Items vary by week, of course, but I found all the sellers with whom I had contact to be friendly and fair.

Louvre des Antiquaires used to be the main hub for fine antique hunters. Nowadays, it's a good…read moreresource for some antiques, some new pieces, & lots of room to grow Not all the shop spaces are occupied which is a shame but we found jewelry, clocks and figurines on the ground and sub-ground floors; furniture and artwork on the next level Pieces here are definitely NOT for those who are seeking flea-market prices - this is fine / high end jewelry Each shop has its own buzzer & only a few vendors had their doors open - the smallness of the shops makes it very easy to see their stock in the windows & determine if you would like to enter & inquire further about certain pieces I found 2 sets of earrings I loved but discovered they were copies / antique-style instead of true antiques......so I ultimately passed but can confess to a bit of retail regret as both were absolutely lovely & decently-priced So overall assessment? Lots of vendors but not all antique. Still worth an hour or 2 for any treasure hunter

The most amazing collection of quality antiques I have ever seen in one location!read more

If you're looking to furnish your Parisian apartment this is the place to shop. Top of the line…read moreantique furniture, rugs, lamps and home decor. It was amazing for window shopping. Most wouldn't fit in the overhead bin. Very expensive. If you're looking for smalls this in not the best market. Tourist tip - Fun to walk around and just see a different area of town. If memory serves me this is not actually in Paris, St Ouens I believe. Don't panic it's only a few block out of Paris.

The Paris flea markets are great. This one was my favorite. It was interesting to see stores so…read morenarrowly focused. There were stalls selling nothing but antique handles. I found some great antique jewelry stores in this area. Once again, there were stores specific to silver versus gold jewelry.

Super interesting antique shopping…read more Located just at the north edge of Paris in Saint-Ouen, this area is one of many market areas. This was probably the nicest of all- large covered areas, clean, smooth walkways, clean restrooms and a couple of cafes. Most stores here are selling high end antique furniture. Beautiful pieces, many look new. Other shops carried vintage high fashion that would make a girl cry. Then there were the shops that sold the small antique household items. On the weekend around the backside, locals set up small tables and create their own flea market area. Be warned, prices inside and still seem very high. But the furnishings were absolutely gorgeous. Worth spending a couple of hours to experience a different part of Paris.

Known as the biggest and best flea market in the entire world. I am not surprised. The place is…read morehuge, as it seems to swerve in and out for miles & miles and nooks and crannies. The wide variety of tempting treasures from true antiques to the rarest of finds to vintage items and lots of old French style. My only issue is if you're not comfortable and able to converse in the French language, you're going to have some difficulties shopping here. Prices are high, yet you're supposed to bargain. I personally don't know how to communicate much in a language I don't know, so I spent most of my time as a touring lookie lou. I suppose that's fine, but I would have liked to consider purchasing some things, but couldn't, except for at the booths where English was spoken.

Whatever you're into, they'll probably have it - super high end antiques (fireplace mantels from…read moreold mansions, a whole-ass carriage, tons of 17-18th century furniture along with modern designer furniture too), jewelry, silver, vintage everything. It's huge - several blocks, with more than a dozen markets, independent shops and more casual table top vendors. Do some research ahead of time so you know where to start because it can be overwhelming. There are plenty of quick cafes and places to grab a bite. Here's what I found: Paul Bert/Serpette - high end, mostly furniture. Some high end vintage clothing here too. Marche Biron - middle of the road with lots of furniture and artwork. Marche Dauphine - for the cool kids. Art, vintage clothes, records and some book/print dealers. Marche Vernaison - a maze of more than 100 dealers. This is the best place to find smaller, reasonably priced things to bring home. I enjoyed this market the most. Overall - if you have time and are willing to make a big of a trip, this can be super fun. The metro is an option but the 85 bus drops you right in the market and saves you dealing with the sketch "thieves market" between this and the Metro.

Its too much like Downtown LA. Just lots of cheap knock offs. But it is how you get to Marche aux…read moreDelphene which is great!