Antique shopping in Paris?

Question

Where should I go in Paris to shop for antiques? I am looking for common things - nothing expensive, but things i would not find in the US. Somthing like London's Portabello road, but in Paris. What days of the week are best? We will be there 7/11 - 7/24.

Answer 1

you have to go to the St ouen market

http://www.parispuces.com/en/Default.asp

have fun in Paris

Answer 2

The flea market at St. Ouen is the largest. Get there on the Metro to  Porte de Clignancourt (line 4) or Porte de St-Ouen (line 13). Its open Sat. - Mon., 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The best day is Monday.

There is also the market of Le Village St-Paul around the  rue St-Paul, rue Charlemagne and quai des Célestins in the Marais. Its open Mon. - Sat., 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Get there on Metro to St-Paul (line 1) or Pont Marie (line 7) .

Le Marché aux Puces de la Porte de Vanves around the avenue Georges Lafenestre and avenue Marc Sangnier in the 14th. Its on weekends and you get there by taking the Metro to Porte de Vanves (line 13).