Vanves (aka) Marché aux Puces de la Porte de Vanves (Arr 14)

Open: Saturday & Sunday at
Hours: 7:30 – 1:00 pm
Size: 350 vendors
Metro: Porte de Vanves (line 13)
Bus: 58-95 and 191

Where: Avenue Marc Sangnier (until 1:00 pm)
Avenue Georges Lafenestre (all day)
Avenue de la Porte de Vanves

This is the ultimate place for flea market lovers and the quintessential Parisian fairytale. It’s a manageable size (though it ends really early), and never fails to send you home with something you didn’t know you couldn’t have lived without. The vendors are friendly and prices are great. If you buy here, the dealers will often take the larger items to the shipper for you at Clingancourt. Just be sure to ask for that when you’re bargaining on price.

What to look for: Sheets, fabric, ribbon, buttons, trim, furniture, paintings, photography, books, glassware, perfumes, frames, mirrored boxes, lampshades and dresser accessories.