Marché aux puces de la porte de Montreuil

The Marché aux puces de la porte de Montreuil is a flea market with over 500 stalls arranged in rows along the Périphérique. Vendors display antiques, vintage clothing, collectibles, and second-hand furniture across these organized sections.

The market was established in 1860 and developed between Porte de Montreuil and Porte de Bagnolet as a trading point for second-hand goods. Over time, this location grew into a major hub for buying and selling antiques along the city's outer edge.

The market is a meeting point where people from across the city search for rare vinyl records, military gear, and old books displayed side by side. Buyers and sellers from different backgrounds share the same spaces, creating a diverse and open atmosphere.

The market is open on Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays and can be easily reached by metro. Visitors should arrive early in the morning when the best items are still available and wear comfortable shoes since there is much ground to cover.

Among the thousands of items sold daily, genuine treasures of unexpected value occasionally hide among the stalls. One notable instance saw a major painting acquired for a fraction of what it would fetch elsewhere.