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Marché Joinville Rue Poncelet packed with stalls. Some of them are
Corner of Rue Jomard and Rue de 75017. Map 4 E3. q Ternes. very upmarket, others sell junk. The
Joinville 75019. q Crimée. Open 8am–1pm & 3–7.30pm flea market is a 10–15-minute walk
Open 7am–2.30pm Thu & Sun. Tue–Sat, 8am–1pm Sun. from Clignancourt Metro – don’t be
This lively canalside market is known The Rue Poncelet food market is put off by the somewhat sleazy
Marché Malik which you have to
for its cheap fruit and vegetables. It is situated away from the main tourist pass through on your way from the
situated on the Canal d’Ourcq, near areas of Paris but is worth visiting for Metro. A Guide des Puces (guide to
the Parc de la Villette, and is always its authentic French atmosphere. the flea markets) can be obtained
teeming with shoppers. Choose from the many bakeries, from the information kiosk in the
pâtisseries and charcuteries or enjoy Marché Biron on the Rue des Rosiers.
Marché St-Germain authentic Auvergne speciali ties from The more exclusive markets will take
Aux Fermes d’Auvergnes. credit cards and arrange for goods to
4–6 Rue Lobineau 75006. Map 12 E4. be shipped home. New stock arrives
q Mabillon. Open 8am–1pm & on Friday, the day when pro-
4–8pm Tue–Fri; 8.30am–1.30pm & Marché aux Puces de la fessionals come from all over the
3.30–8pm Sat; 8am–1.30pm Sun. Porte de Vanves world to sweep up the best buys.
St-Germain is one of the few covered Ave Georges-Lafenestre & Ave Marc- Among the markets here, the
markets left in Paris and has been Sangnier 75014. q Porte-de-Vanves. Marché Jules Vallès is good for turn-
enhanced by renovation. The smart Open 7am–2pm Sat & Sun. of-the-19th-century objets d’art.
arcade surrounding it is home to Marché Paul-Bert is more expensive,
some glossy foreign names – an Porte de Vanves is a small market but charming. Items on sale include
Apple store, Marks & Spencer – and selling good-quality bric-à-brac and furniture, books and prints. Both
the market fare is cosmopolitan too, junk as well as some second-hand markets deal in second-hand goods
with Italian, Mexican, Greek and furniture. It’s best to get to the market rather than antiques.
Asian offerings alongside the top- early on Saturday morning for the In a different league, Marché Biron
notch French produce. best choice of wares. Artists exhibit sells elegant, expensive antique
nearby in the Place des Artistes.
furniture of very high quality. Marché
Rue de Lévis Vernaison is the oldest and biggest
75017. Map 5 B2. q Villiers. Open Marché Président-Wilson market, good for collectables such as
jewellery as well as lamps and
10am–7.30pm Tue–Sat, 10am–1pm Sun. Situated in Ave du Président-Wilson, clothes. No information about the
Rue de Lévis is a bustling, popular between Pl d’Iéna & Rue Debrousse Marché aux Puces is complete
food market near the Parc Monceau 75016. Map 10 D1. q Alma-Marceau. without mentioning Chez Louisette
with a number of good pâtisseries, Open 7am–2.30pm Wed, 7am– in the Vernaison market. This café is
an excellent cheese delicatessen and 3pm Sat. always full of locals enjoying the
a charcuterie known for its savoury This very chic food market on Avenue home cooking and the well-
pies. The part of the street that leads Président-Wilson is close to the Musée intentioned renditions of Edith Piaf
to Rue Legendre sells haber dashery d’Art Moderne and the Palais Galliera songs. Marché Cambo is a fairly small
and fabrics. The shops on this fashion museum. It has become market with beautifully displayed
pedestrian ized street also have stalls important because there are no other antique furniture. Marché Serpette is
outside selling their wares.
food shops nearby. It is best for meat. popular with the dealers: everything
sold here is in mint condition.
Rue Montorgueil Marché aux Puces de
75001 & 75002. Map 13 A1. q Les Montreuil Marché Raspail
Halles. Open 10am–6pm Mon–Sat, Porte de Montreuil, 93 Montreuil 75020. Situated on Blvd Raspail between
am only Sun (subject to change). q Mairie de Montreuil. Rue du Cherche-Midi & Rue de
The Rue Montorgueil is what Open 7am–7.30pm Mon, Sat & Sun. Rennes 75006. Map 12 D5.
remains of the old Les Halles market. q Rennes. Open 7am–2.30pm
The street has been repaved and Go early to the Porte de Montreuil Tue, Fri, 9am–2pm Sun.
flea market, where you’ll have a
restored to its former glory. Here, you The Raspail market sells typical
can buy exotic produce like green better chance of picking up a French groceries as well as
bargain. The substantial second-
bananas and yams from the market Portuguese produce on Tuesdays
gardeners’ stalls, and sample delicious hand clothes section attracts and Fridays. But Sunday is the day
offerings from the delicatessens or many young people. There’s also for which it’s famous, when health-
from the Stohrer pastry shop. a wide variety of items including
used bicycles, bric-à-brac and an conscious Parisians turn up in droves
exotic spices stand. for the organically grown produce.
Rue Mouffetard Marché Raspail is not a cheap
market, but it is very good.
(See p168.) Marché aux Puces de
Rue Mouffetard is one of the oldest St-Ouen Rue de Seine and
market streets in Paris. Although it Rue de Buci
has become touristy and somewhat (See pp248–9.)
overpriced, it’s still a charming This is the best known, the most 75006. Map 12 E4. q Odéon.
winding street full of quality food crowded and the most expensive of Open 8am–1pm & 4–7pm Tue–Sat,
products and street musicians. There all the flea markets, situated on the 9am–1pm Sun.
is also a lively African market down northern outskirts of the city. Here, The stalls here are expensive and
the nearby side street of Rue you’ll find a range of markets, locals crowded but sell quality fruit and
Daubenton, and a number of fashion dealing from their car boots and a vegetables. There are also a large
boutiques and bars in the area. number of extremely large buildings florist’s and two excellent pâtisseries.
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