The Art of Vintage: A Private Market Experience
Join our host Kate at the largest flea market in Paris: Saint-Ouen. Kate is the author of the book The Paris Flea Market, described by the New York Times as a celebration of the culture, history and eccentricity of the market. This tour is meant as this tour is meant as an introduction to the Puces de Saint-Ouen. It’s about exploring the history, atmosphere and key areas of this fascinating place. Discover vintage treasures, artisan workshops and other curiosities along the way.
If this is your first time visiting Les Puces aux Saint-Ouen, look no further than this experience. The markets are definitely overwhelming at first glance, so to be able to learn about each market’s speciality and meet some of the vendors is special.
For those looking for highly tailored buying tours, Kate also offers private, bespoke services, where you can share your brief in advance so that the visit can be prepared with visits to the right dealers. Vintage furniture, accessories, clothes, jewelry… Kate knows the vendors, where to take you and how to navigate this overwhelming place. Whether you are a serious buyer or just want o see a very special part of French culture.
Format: 3 hours
Where: Paris, Puces de Saint-Ouen
When: Upon host availability
Cost: 500€ per tour
Capacity: Up to 6 people
Language: English, French
Dates: Available all year long, on saturdays and sundays.