Paris Flea Market Part 2
The Marché Dauohine built in the 1990s in the style of the old market at Les Halles
Our next stop on the flea market tour is Marché Dauphine, located just off rue des Rosiers, which serves as the main street of the Saint Ouen flea market. This two-story building was purpose-built for the flea market in the 1990s in the style of the old covered market at Les Halles. As you explore the market, you'll come across the space age Futuro House displayed at its heart. Designed by the Finnish architect Matti Suuronen, the pod is used by the market to showcase special collections on occasion but is not open to go inside.
The Futuro house by Matti Suuronen at the Marché Dauphine on a Paris flea market shopping trip with Leah Van Loon
Right beside the Futuro House is Daniel et Lili, a sister shop to Lili et Daniel, in the Marché Vernaisson. Here, you'll find a remarkable collection of Bakelite, lucite, and other vintage plastic jewelry, along with a wide array of vintage accessories such as sunglasses, barrettes, pins, tie clips, hair combs, and more. Additionally, they offer a large selection of beads and trimmings. Attached to the shop is a small store filled with photography materials and postcards, which apparently was just abandoned by a previous vendor and they took it over. Don't hesitate to make an offer if you find something you like!
The remarkable Daniel et Lili at the Marché Daauphine on a flea market tour with FXT Paris
The Marché dauphine is also one of my favourite stops for lunch at Les Gastropodes, where they make everything in-house and it’s all delicious. You order and pay at the counter, tell them where you’re sitting, and they bring your food out fast so you can enjoy a glass of wine and get right back to shopping!
Fish and chips at Les Gastropodes on Paris Flea Market shopping tour with Leah Van Loon
What is most special about this particular market is the number of artists, artisans and restoration ateliers here including a milliner, jeweller, ceramicist, and more. This is also the only place at the flea market with an exhibition space for artists and gallerists to showcase their work.
Upstairs you’ll find a variety of vintage and antique clothing including Fabalas, where the owners both dress in period costume, as well as some record and hifi shops with a good selection of English music. Downstairs is a bit of a mishmash of shops with some great modern furniture, random antiques and a place that specializes in old wooden farm tools. Something for everyone here!
If you’d like to book a flea market tour I will be in Paris this October with the market tours available on weekends and Mondays only. Click here to get in touch and book!