Flea markets are a great place to get your hands on a bargain and find things that you might never discover elsewhere. If you're on holidays somewhere, visiting a flea market is an ideal way to get a taste of the unique culture of a region and to find some very special souvenirs and gifts. However, if you were planning a vacation in France and are booking a holiday rental in Paris, you may be unsurprised to discover that the cosmopolitan French capital is home to one of the most exclusive and high-end flea markets in the world. Located in the heart of the Puces de Paris Saint-Ouen, the market of Paul Bert Serpette is surrounded by ten or so different markets, which offer a selection of antiques from a wide variety of periods. Each of these markets has its own identity that is linked to its dealers and its architecture. Spread across a massive 12,000 square meters, Paul Bert Serpette is the world's largest antique market and is a prestigious gem that is a must for all serious antiques enthusiasts and bargain hunters.
Boasting 350 different antiques dealers who set up shop in the market each weekend (from Friday to Monday), the Paul Bert Serpette market is where you can find items dating from Antiquity to the 90s and from both Europe and the wider world. Pieces of furniture, jewellery, design, works of art, vintage clothing, and more are all to be found in the market and it has a reputation for discovering the newest trends and forgotten gems and makers. It is likely for these reasons that some 5,000 visitors descend upon Paul Bert Serpette each weekend and that keen collectors from America, Asia, Russia, and the Middle East are all drawn to the market. In addition to the professionals and locals, however, many tourists on vacation in Paris also come looking for some special memento of their time in the city. Famous names among those who have done just that include Uma Thurman, Mick Jagger, and Pharrell Williams. The fact that such crowds are attracted to the market also means that while you explore the place, there will be some excellent people-watching to do and you never know who you might bump into as you make your rounds of the place! There is also a café and two restaurants in the market for you to grab a coffee or a snack or a meal to recover your energy for more scavenging during your visit and to enjoy some of that elevated people-watching at your leisure.
So, if you have found yourself a vacation rental in Paris or a holiday rental in France and you are spending some time exploring the city, then be sure to come and wander this iconic market during the weekend. It is a must for those interested in the finer things in life and in hunting for bargains, those who love a good flea market but are also rather fond of a bit of glamour, and those who love shopping and are interested in some of the most unique shopping experiences in Paris. Come and get lost in the pretty alleys, stairs, and streets of the area, look through the endless stalls, find some special gems, and bring a little bit of Paris home with you. Just don't blame us if you have trouble fitting everything in your suitcase when you are headed home!
Paul Bert Serpette
96-110, rue des Rosiers - 93400 Saint-Ouen
18, rue Paul Bert - 93400 Saint-Ouen
Opening hours:
Friday, 8am - 12am
Saturday, 9am - 6pm
Sunday, 10am - 6pm
Monday, 11am - 5pm
Access to the market is as follows:
There is parking as well as valet parking available (it is the most exclusive flea market in the world after all!), if you have rented a car.
The nearest Metro stations are Porte de Clignancourt (Line 4) and Garibaldi (Line 13) and the market is located along bus line N°85, if you are using public transport.
So, if you have found yourself a vacation rental in Paris or a holiday rental in France and you are spending some time exploring the city, then be sure to come and wander this iconic market during the weekend. It is a must for those interested in the finer things in life and in hunting for bargains, those who love a good flea market but are also rather fond of a bit of glamour, and those who love shopping and are interested in some of the most unique shopping experiences in Paris. Come and get lost in the pretty alleys, stairs, and streets of the area, look through the endless stalls, find some special gems, and bring a little bit of Paris home with you. Just don't blame us if you have trouble fitting everything in your suitcase when you are headed home!
Paul Bert Serpette
96-110, rue des Rosiers - 93400 Saint-Ouen
18, rue Paul Bert - 93400 Saint-Ouen
Opening hours:
Friday, 8am - 12am
Saturday, 9am - 6pm
Sunday, 10am - 6pm
Monday, 11am - 5pm
Access to the market is as follows:
There is parking as well as valet parking available (it is the most exclusive flea market in the world after all!), if you have rented a car.
The nearest Metro stations are Porte de Clignancourt (Line 4) and Garibaldi (Line 13) and the market is located along bus line N°85, if you are using public transport.
