The basement houses a regular papeterie filled with pens and notebooks, and the ground floor has art supplies and a selection of gifts, from quality leather bags to Italian...

This sex hypermarket emphasises the harder side of gay life. Videos, clothes and gadgets can all be had, with leather and rubber upstairs.

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...

This shop stocks a vast range of sailing clothes and shoes from labels such as Helly Hansen and Sebago.