Great finds and bargains at the Puces de Saint-Ouen
Categories : Fashion and Shopping, published on : 6/1/22
About twenty minutes by public transport from the Chess Hotel you can discover a special place, the fifth most visited in France with its 5 million curious visitors and buyers each year: the Marché aux Puces de Saint-Ouen (Saint-Ouen Flea Market). Stroll, browse, hunt, negotiate, and buy. Take advantage of your stay in Paris to discover this bargain treasure trove...
At the gates of Paris
The Marché aux Puces de Saint-Ouen came into existence around 1870 when dealers in second-hand clothes and other goods, who were forbidden to ply their trade in the streets of the capital, headed just outside the city boundaries to the village of Saint-Ouen. Over the decades, the flea market has grown to occupy nearly seven hectares, acquire twelve covered markets and extend into five shopping streets. From humble roadside stalls to antique shops, each part of the market has its own identity, but everywhere you’ll find a friendly and inclusive ambiance conducive to bargain hunting. The Marché aux Puces de Saint-Ouen takes place every week from Saturday to Monday inclusive.
Doing business at the Marché aux Puces
A cornucopia of vintage goods, the aisles of the various covered markets of the Marché aux Puces offer many opportunities to do great business. The stalls are piled high with second-hand and antique treasures. Toys, glassware, old jewellery, and rare books rub shoulders with vinyl records, furniture, and great old clothes. You can even book a guided tour to learn about the history and heritage of the place.
The largest second-hand and antiques market in the world is an essential place to visit during your stay at the Chess Hotel. Whether you go for a stroll or to look for bargains, don't forget to take a gourmet break at Ma Cocotte, a restaurant designed by Philippe Starck and presided over by the young chef Juan Arbelaez!
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The Chess Hotel, a 4-star arty boutique hotel étoiles at the heart of Quartier Opéra
