The biggest flea market in the world is located near Paris : all you need to know to enjoy it !

Enjoy a unique bargain-hunting experience and spend a day at the Marché aux Puces de Saint-Ouen. You'll find not only rare antiques and vintage fashion, but also old books, prints of all kinds, and more. It's the perfect place to decorate your whole house or express yourself with new vintage clothes.

The market covers 7 hectares and has around 1,500 vendors and 12 markets, each with its own unique atmosphere. Thus, you'll surely need more than a day to visit all the stalls. That's why we're introducing to you the 4 best-known markets at the Puces:

Vernaison Market

It represents the very essence of the Puces, as it was the first permanent market to be created. With over 300 stalls, it's the market not to be missed if you're looking for classic antiques.

Dauphine Market

This is the largest covered market in Saint-Ouen, covering over 6,000 m2. It's mainly known for its pop culture goods. What's more, since 2023 it has been home to a unique piece, Matti Suuronen's Maison Futuro, inspired by the architecture of the 1970s. Not only will this room transport you to another generation, or even another planet, but it may also remind you of a film, as it has been used as a venue for music and fashion films.

Paul Bert Serpette Market

Ideal for luxury lovers, you'll find antiques and designer vintage clothes. Moreover, you'll feel like a movie star as you visit some of the finest shops the market has to offer. Take a trip to "Les Merveilles de Babellou", for example, which sells haute-couture dresses, antique jewellery, designer bags and more. Whether you're a fashion addict or not, you're sure to marvel at the various models by Yves Saint Laurent, Chanel, Hermès, Mugler and others, almost as if you were in a museum.

Jules Vallès Market

Finally, the Jules Vallès market is perfect if you want to see just how low prices can go! As you'll have gathered, it's the perfect place to put your bargaining skills to the test, as the spirit of this place has remained traditional. With everything from music records and antique weapons to books and more, you'll easily find something to suit your budget.

When: Opening hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Mondays. However the opening times may vary depending on the season. Note that the market is also open on Friday mornings, but is reserved for professionals.

Founded in 1885, the Marché aux Puces de Saint-Ouen was a Sunday market for rag pickers who sold their wares on the ground. However, over the years, the market grew in popularity, probably thanks to the extension of the metro line to the market in 1908.

What's more, from 1920 onwards, the site underwent a number of changes with the introduction of permanent markets, each with a unique style, such as the Varnaison and Vallès markets. Since then, new markets have sprung up over the years, and the market has taken up more and more space.

Today, the Puces is known as France's fifth-largest tourist destination thanks to its international visitors, but it’s also known for its place in entertainment. In fact, many music videos and films have been shot here, including the TV series Lupin and the film Midnight in Paris. It is also considered by some to be the birthplace of the gypsy jazz, as the gipsies invented this type of music by playing on the market.

In general, visitors can take up to a whole day to wander around the market, so if you're in the mood for a treat, make sure you take your time and sit down for a bite to eat ! There's a wide range of dining options, whatever you fancy ! Regulars know their way around, many choose to take a break in Rue des Rosiers and Rue Jules Vallès, or in the cafés and restaurants in the market aisles. From traditional French bistros to international cuisine, you'll find the perfect place to satisfy your cravings.

La Chope des Puces

Put yourself in the shoes of antiques hunters and try their favourite restaurants such as “La Chope des Puces”. This legendary bistro offers live gypsy jazz concerts on weekends, along with some traditional French cuisine. It's probably the best place to discover French gypsy jazz history as La Chope is known for many as the Temple of Gypsy Jazz. What's more, its funfair decor adds to the restaurant's originality and is sure to delight young and old alike. Festive atmosphere guaranteed !

Address: 122 rue des Rosiers, 93400 Saint-Ouen

Bonne Aventure

This bistronomic restaurant will win your heart with its magnificent locally-sourced dishes. Inspired by travel and local producers, this friendly canteen offers not only quality dishes but also quality drinks, as it is also a wine bar. This place promises to introduce you to a whole new range of flavours, so take a seat on their terrace or inside their restaurant and enjoy ! However, be sure to secure a table as it can easily fill up!

Address: 59 rue des Rosiers, 93400 Saint-Ouen

Feuille de Chou

Feuille de Chou is a must-see in Saint-Ouen when it comes to restaurants. This organic brasserie is part of the Mob House Hotel, a beautiful luxury hotel located not far from the flea market. Here, every dish is designed to give pride of place to organic produce. In a pleasant setting and warm atmosphere, you'll enjoy classic French cuisine that'll give you plenty of energy for bargain-hunting later in the day.

Address: 70 rue des Rosiers, 93400 Saint-Ouen

Otherwise, if you want to make the most of your time and not waste a minute, to discover the many treasures this site has to offer, you can grab a sandwich on the go in one of the many places near the market !

By car:

Pay and display parking is available near the flea market, although we recommend using public transport as it is easier to get to the site and it may be difficult to find a parking space.

By bus:

Numerous bus routes are available from Paris to Saint-Ouen, including routes 81, 60 and 56. The bus 85 takes you as close as possible to your destination, if you stop at the “Marché aux Puces” bus stop. Bus route 95 also takes you not far from the market, by dropping you off at “Porte de Montmartre” bus stop.

By metro:

The flea market can be reached from Paris by taking the metro line 13 to Garibaldi station. You can also get to your destination on line 4, by stopping at ‘Clignancourt’ station, or on line 14 by stopping at ‘Mairie de Saint Ouen’ station.