Looking for inexpensive "antiques" in Paris-no pedigree required
Jan 13th, 2004, 06:37 AM
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Looking for inexpensive "antiques" in Paris-no pedigree required
My husband and I have decorated our home in a combination of mid-century modern and mid-century "kitsch" decor. We love to shop at antique malls in the US, but try to find the places that sell a lot of old interesting stuff, rather than "antiques" with a "pedigree." I've read about the antiques flea markets in Paris, which sound pretty expensive. Does anyone know of a place or neighborhood in Paris to shop for interesting inexpensive old stuff for the home?
Jan 13th, 2004, 07:50 AM
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I agree with both posters LOL! There are no bargains in Paris, especially with the current exchange rate-- BUT the flea markets have all manner of "stuff"-both serious & "non-pedigreed.
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Jan 13th, 2004, 12:21 PM
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Try the Village St-Paul in the Marais. Many small "brocante" rather than antique shops. You might also try the flea market at Porte de Vanves in the southern part of the city, which is much smaller and easier to negotiate than the big markets at Clignancourt in the north and tends to have fewer "antique" items in the sense you're using the word.
Jan 13th, 2004, 12:35 PM
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Good luck on finding the shops in Village St Paul open when they are supposed to be! Been twice on days they were to be open and no luck. I thought it was just me but we were with Michael Osman on a tour the next day and he complained about the same thing!
I always go to Vanves and always find something ..this trip I found 6 beautiful old cut crystal knife reste 6 for 10E!
I always go to Vanves and always find something ..this trip I found 6 beautiful old cut crystal knife reste 6 for 10E!
