Marché aux Puces de Clignancourt Listado verificado

The next time you look at an interior design magazine and read that certain items came from the Paris Flea Market, know that they were not cheap little creative finds. They probably cost in the hundreds of Euros. But talk about truly cool stuff! The most amazing designer costume jewelry, art deco silver coffee sets, full sets of Christofle silver, sets of china, artisanal majolica, old furs, skin handbags, antique toys, mid-century clothes, and antique linens galore. Laces, christening caps, copper ware and all kinds of other stuff.

I really enjoyed finally visiting this «Bucket List» attraction. I am an experienced «market» shopper for all types of French markets all over this wonderful country. This particular market lends itself well to bigger ticket items such as furnishings, art and expensive collectibles. There are many areas that make-up this market. So it’s worth planning where to start and where to finish ahead of time. Don’t plan to find a bargain at this market. But you could find a French treasure that you never expected to discover! A «must see» for any true lover of French markets.

We had a perfectly sublime Sunday wandering around all of the different «markets». After reading tons of mixed reviews, I was a bit sketchy as to whether I even wanted to go check this out. SO glad we did as there are just tons of beautiful antiques and «second hand items» as well. You won’t find the deal of the century most likely, but you will find something cool, I guarantee it. We decided to forgo the metro and just took an uber in and out. If you do take the metro, just have a map and know where you’re headed. Make a bee line for Rue des Rosiers and you’re in the thick of the good stuff without all the pushy ‘outside’ vendors that all the other reviews mention…all of that garbage is on the fringe, get to the middle and stay in the markets for the most part. We found a few mid century bargains for 10 euros each, and had some great food at the gastronomic pub in one of the markets. More mid century modern stuff than I’ve ever seen in any one place and tons of beautiful, original antiques. We did more looking than buying, but if you like antiquing, thrifting, picking, etc…you’ll love this. We spent 6 hours there and probably saw half of the markets. Didn’t feel crowded or cramped and didn’t see any sketchy pickpockets or anything like that, but I could see how that might be an issue on the «fringe». Enjoy!!

Although it is quite fun to visit don’t come here expecting to find any good deals or realistic prices. There are various markets located on the Rue des Rosiers where you can find anything from vintage and curiosity to heavy antiques. However, they all have one thing in common and that is the next-to-insane pricing. First we were wondering if they had switched currencies because some of them were just plain ridiculous. We even found an Ikea chair which someone tried to sell as vintage!

I think there are many places where you can find better quality for more realistic prices if you are into vintage furniture and stuff (as a matter of facts, when in Amsterdam make sure to visit the IJ-hallen markets). Also the neighborhood was a bit rough, when you walk to the rue des rosiers you first pass a market filled with cheap imitation clothing en touts trying to sell cheap sunglasses. Just ignore them however and you’ll be fine.