This colony of antiques sellers, housed in small, linking courtyards, is a source of retro furniture, kitchenware and wine gadgets.

An afternoon market that adds to the village atmosphere of a peaceful quartier down the hill from Montmartre. Among its highlights are regional vegetables, hams from the...

The only flea market in central Paris, Aligre stays true to its junk tradition with a handful of brocanteurs peddling books, phone cards, kitchenware and oddities at what seem...

The biggest market in Europe; its sheer size may overwhelm the first-time visitor. Understanding how this Byzantine emporium is ordered is essential; there are 15 to 20...

Vanves is the smallest and friendliest of the Paris flea markets, and infinitely more tranquil than its much bigger sister at Clingancourt. It's a favourite with serious...

One of the biggest markets in Paris. A favourite of political campaigners, it's also a great source of local cheeses, farmers' chicken and excellent fish.

Batignolles is more down to earth than the better-known Raspail organic market, with a quirky selection of stallholders, many of whom produce what they sell. Prices are higher...

This market is proudly working class. Stallholders do their utmost to out-shout each other, and price-conscious shoppers don't compromise on quality.

This pretty, compact market is set on a leafy square. It has a high proportion of producers and is much less touristy than nearby rue Mouffetard.

A classy market attracting the city's top chefs, who snap up ancient vegetable varieties.

Saxe Breteuil has an unrivalled setting facing the Eiffel Tower, as well as the city's most chic produce. Look for farmer's goat's cheese, rare apple varieties, Armenian...