General information
Program details
The “Paris Flea Market” is the largest Antiques Market in the world – with 15 markets and 2,500 shops.
Trends change quickly, and goods move fast. Ostrich feathers, old lace, collector books, estate jewellery, and trinkets and knick-knacks, are all at the Paris Flea Market. As are 1960’s vintage designer clothes, refined 1600’s furniture and religious art dating back 800 years. On this tour, your guide finds out what you want to see and do, and creates an itinerary centred around your interests.
Your guide will be waiting for you in our conspicuous pink vest outside the metro station, a short distance from the flea market where will inquire you about your personal interests to design an itinerary accordingly to your preferences...Are you a stroller or a shopper?
You will receive a map of the different markets, for you to situate yourself as you move along. Your guide will also advise about the stores that are likely to carry items such as you’re looking for.
You will visit several markets and learn about the 150-year history of the Paris flea market (some say it is an 800-year history). There’s eclectic Vernaison, and there’s high-end Biron. There’s hip Serpette and cosy Dauphine, and there’s street-wise Malik. There’s poor man’s Jules Vallès, and there’s over-the-top l’Entrepot. It all depends on what your group wants to see and do.
Your guide will share with you insights on how to shop, how to bargain, how to tell an authentic from a copy and how to negotiate - besides prices. During your tour, we may introduce you to some art dealers which knowing your guide, they will be more friendly and forthcoming. You will learn what it’s like to work as an antique dealer.
The tour ends in the heart of the Serpette market, next to the eateries. The guide will give orientations to each guest – what to visit, where to eat, how to shop.
Languages
English
Italiano
