Paris is one of the French cities that have the largest number of markets. These markets offer various things including stamps, antiques, books, birds, food and second hand clothes. There are permanent markets that open each day and circulating markets that are open on different days in various sites. Most of the markets in Paris are popular among tourists but it is still possible to get a local market that has not been discovered by visitors to this city. The flea markets in the city open on Mondays, Saturdays and Sundays. A majority of the Paris locals like to visit the flea markets to get bargains on various items.
Flea and Clothes Market
• Carreau du Temple
This market is located between Rue Perree and Rue du Petit-Thouars. This market offers a variety of simple and functional clothes. It opens between Tuesday and Friday from morning until noon. On Saturday and Sunday the market is open from morning until 1pm.
• Porte de Montreuil
This is one of the cheapest flea markets in the city and it is popular among both locals and visitors. It is a great place to get second hand clothes. You can also get houseware and furniture at this market. It opens on Monday, Sunday and Saturday from 7am to 7pm.
• Porte de Vanves
This market is located on Avenue Georges-Lafenestre in the city and you can get a wide variety of bric-a-brac. It opens on Saturday and Sunday from 7.30 am to 7pm.
• Porte de Clignancourt
This is one of the busiest markets in Paris and it offers various things including music, books, shoes and second hand clothes. The market opens on Monday, Sunday and Saturday from 7.30 to 7.00 pm.
Art, Stamp and Book Markets
• Marche aux Cartes Postales Anciennes
This market specializes in postcards and it is open on Thursday and Wednesday from 9am to 1pm and 4pm to 6.30pm.
• Marche de la Creation Mouton-Duvernet
This market is found on Rues Mouton-Duvernet. There are several art studios that are located near the market. Local artists sell and exhibit art in this market. The market opens on Sundays from 10.30 am to 5.00 pm.
• Marche du Livre Ancien et d’Occasion
This market is found on Pavilion Baltard and there several antique and second-hand books. It is open on Sunday and Saturday from 7am to 6pm.
• Marche aux Timbres
The market is found on the north side of Place Clemenceau. It is one of the famous stamp markets in the city. It opens on Sunday, Saturday and Thursday from 10am to 6pm.
Pets, Plants and Flower Markets
• Place Lepine
This market offers a wide range of flowers and you can also get pets and birds on Sundays. The market opens daily from 8am to 7.30pm.
• Place de la Madeleine
This is a flower and plant market and it opens on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 8am to 7.30am.
• Place des Ternes
This flower market opens on all days expect Mondays from 8am to 7.30pm.
Food Markets in Paris
There are various types of foods that are offered in the covered and street food markets in the city. These markets are popular among the locals and tourists in the area. The street markets usually open from 7am to 8pm and close at about 1pm for lunch. The markets that offer food in Paris include Buci, Belleville, Carmes, Convention, Dejean, Enfants-Rouge, Monge, Montorgueil, Mouffetard, Port-Royal, Ternes and St-Germain. It is easy to find a food market that is open from Tuesday through to Sunday when you are traveling in Paris.