The local take
Each place comes with a short note on why it's worth the time, so you can plan your day around the ones that suit you.
Historic LandmarkMarketsGalerie Vivienne
Galerie Vivienne is an early 19th-century Neoclassical arcade with boutique shops and gourmet eateries.
Paris, 2nd arrondissementRecommended by Jess T.
MarketsMarché aux puces de la Porte de Vanves
On the weekends, Marché aux puces de la Porte de Vanves is a place where locals can find affordable antiques, jewelry, and miscellaneous bargains.
Paris, 14th arrondissementRecommended by Jess T.
MarketsPassage Choiseul
It is common to find covered passageways in wealthier neighborhoods around Paris, including Passage Choiseul in the 2nd arrondissement.
Paris, 2nd arrondissementRecommended by Caroline B.
Historic LandmarkMarketsPassage du Grand Cerf
This glass and iron-walled arcade is famous for its 39-foot ceiling, which allows the city’s sunshine to peek through the aisles of high-end shops and boutique stalls.
Paris, 2nd arrondissementRecommended by Jess T.
MarketsPuces d’Aligre
Open 6 days a week, Puces d’Aligre is a busy gathering place for merchants and shoppers in the 12th arrondissement.
Paris, 12th arrondissementRecommended by Jess T.
MarketsSaint-Ouen Flea Market
Rows of vintage records, time-old paintings, vintage band posters, worn paperbacks, random sculptures of all sorts, retro lampshades, and brass silverware shaped like shells…The…
Paris, Saint-Ouen-sur-SeineRecommended by Mathilde D.
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