Vanves Flea Market

Vanves Flea Market is an antiques market in the 14th arrondissement where around 400 vendors set up every weekend selling furniture, artwork, and collectible items. The stalls line two main streets and offer everything from larger pieces to small decorative objects spanning multiple styles and decades.

The market was founded in 1905 when Paris authorities organized street vendors into fixed trading zones across the city. This shift marked a turning point in how the city managed commercial activity in public spaces.

The market shows how Parisians have always valued objects with history, displaying them openly in a way that invites browsing and discovery. This way of trading reflects a long tradition of finding meaning in secondhand goods and vintage items.

The market is open Saturdays and Sundays from 7 AM to 2 PM throughout the year. Arriving early gives you the best selection, and you should bring cash since this is the only payment method accepted.

Visitors often discover unexpected finds like 1950s furniture, vintage vinyl records, and rare decorative pieces spanning different eras. The range spans from practical household items to curious collectibles that are difficult to locate elsewhere.