Flea Markets in Paris Today

Besides Paris’ marchés, the 80+ food markets happening all over the city every day of the week except Monday, Paris is also a top destination for flea markets. Surprisingly, there are “only” 4 permanent flea markets in Paris, though one of these ranks among the world’s largest.

However, the real charm lies in the numerous pop-up flea markets that regularly appear throughout the city, taking over streets nestled between iconic Haussmannian buildings and shaded by towering trees. As these pop-up markets move around the city, they create those fleeting Paris moments that feel impossible to recapture. Read on to find out where you can find them!

Flea markets in Paris Today

Click on the day of the week below to reveal the flea markets operating today!

Paris Flea Market (Marché aux Puces de St-Ouen)

The Paris Flea Market (Marché aux Puces de St-Ouen), is a large flea market in the 18th arrondissement of Paris, one of the largest and most famous in the world. The market is officially open on four days a week (Monday, Friday and the weekend), but there are very few sellers operating on Mondays. It’s best to visit on weekends.

The Paris Flea Market is a sprawling market complex that covers several hectares and is divided into different sections or “marchés.” Some are entirely covered and others are open-air streets and covered boutiques of antiques dealers. There are 12 covered markets and five shopping streets.

Each marché offers a distinct atmosphere and specialises in various types of goods, for instance furniture, artworks, clothing, jewellery, books, and much more. With over 2,500 stalls and shops, there is an incredible diversity of items to discover, catering to all tastes and budgets.

Market days: Monday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

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Montreuil Flea Market

The Montreuil Flea Market (Puces de Montreuil) is a flea market located in the eastern suburbs of Paris, France, in the 20th arrondissement. This market is mainly for affordable new and second-hand clothes, shoes, and accessories. It’s not a tourist destination, but it’s busy and popular with locals, and you can still find bargains, as well as an occasional treasure. 

There are a few typical flea market stalls, you’ll have the best luck finding them on Saturday and Monday. There’s a small section dedicated to vintage items including home decor and bric-a-brac. Recently the market has faced some challenges due to many contractions taking place in the area, but plans to continue operating.

The Montreuil flea market doesn’t have the best reputation, and some people might feel uncomfortable visiting alone. Take standard city precautions when attending.

Market days: Monday, Saturday, Sunday

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Rue d’Aligre Flea Market

The Rue d’Aligre Flea Market (Puces d’Aligre) is a small daily outdoor flea market located in the 12th arrondissement of Paris, France. The market is situated on rue d’Aligre and Place d’Aligre and takes its name from the street and square. It is located adjacent to the food market on Place d’Aligre, the Aligre Market (Marché d’Aligre) including the outdoor market, the covered market (Marché couvert Beauvau).

The Rue d’Aligre Flea Market is a relatively small market with a mix of second-hand and vintage items including books, clothes, plates, tableware, art, lamps, home decor, jewellery and other bric-a-brac. Occasionally you might find genuinely valuable antiques as well.

Market days: Tuesday – Sunday

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Vanves Flea Market

The Vanves Flea Market (Puces de Vanves) is a flea market located in the 14th arrondissement of Paris. The Puces de Vanves is renowned for its mix of antiques, vintage items, collectibles, and bric-a-brac. Puces de Vanves is a more intimate and less touristy alternative to the larger Paris Flea Market in Saint-Ouen. The vendors often change from day to day and week to week. Some regulars come often, but many stalls are different each time you visit.

Market days: Saturday & Sunday

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Pop-up flea markets in Paris

Besides the regular flea markets, there are also pop-up flea markets all over Paris. These markets are moving around the city and can be found somewhere else each weekend to minimise the disruption for local residents. They can be on any day of the week, but most of them tend to be towards the end of the week.

The best way to find these markets is to use BROCABRAC, a French website that has a calendar overview of most flea markets in Paris and the rest of France. Click here to find all the Paris pop-up flea market locations: https://brocabrac.fr/75/ It’s a good idea to check this page often, as markets can get cancelled at the very last minute.

The markets generally fall into two categories. “Vide greniers” are essentially community yard sales, where locals sell their unused belongings. These events can be great for vintage clothing and unexpected gems, but be prepared to sift through plenty of everyday items. These flea markets tend to be cheaper, with the occasional seller asking for the high price because they are emotionally attached to their wares.

“Brocantes” feature professional vendors specialising in antiques and vintage items. These sellers invest considerable effort in sourcing their inventory, often rising before dawn to set up their stalls in all weather conditions. While their prices might seem steep at times, it’s important to remember the high taxes and operational costs they face. Polite negotiation is acceptable, but if an agreement can’t be reached, it’s best to graciously move on.