5 Best Food and Flea Markets in Paris

Also known as Clignancourt Flea Market, Saint-Ouen Flea Market covers 7 hectares and is often described as the largest antique market in the world. From jewellery to furniture and from clothing to household equipment, the list of second-hand goods that can be found at this popular fair goes on and on. To make it short, Saint-Ouen Flea Market is a bargain hunter’s dreams come true. It’s a crowded place, though, so be wary of pickpockets.

Le Marché des Enfants Rouges (the Red Children Market) owes its quirky name to the fact it was an orphanage which dressed its children in red during the 16th century. It’s the oldest covered markets in Paris and one of the most popular. Here, you’ll find food stalls selling dishes from Italy, Africa, Lebanon – basically, from all around the world. The historical importance of the place makes this market truly atmospheric.

Porte de Vanves Flea Market is a genuine street market with around 200 stalls, held every weekend on Avenue Marc Sangnier and Avenue Georges Lafenestre. Stallholders are not too pushy, so this quaint market has the same pleasant atmosphere as a yard sale. Finding valuable fine antiques is more the exception than the rule here, but vintage everyday objects and curiosities are aplenty. Get there early to secure the best buys.

As its name implies, Raspail Organic Market is dedicated to pesticide-free fresh fruits and vegetables, and additive-free meat and fish. The quality of the products found at this busy market is second-to-none, and many transport-friendly goods such as honey and bottled oil can be found. A good choice of food stalls also gives you the opportunity to snack or enjoy a quick lunch. Do not miss the English bakery stall – it’s busy for good reasons.

Established in 1860, Montreuil Flea Market is one of the oldest flea markets in Paris. You’ll find an impressive array of goods here, including (but are not limited to) mechanical spare parts, old and new clothes, antique glassware, and kitchen utensils. It’s a really good place to find interesting junk and oddities at rock-bottom prices, after haggling, but beware of pickpockets.