Now that I'm home for a bit, I have time to go through my pictures and share some of our adventures in Paris from April. One of the things I was most excited about was being in Paris on a Saturday so we could go to the flea market... I had such a mental picture of it ahead of time, and it wasn't quite like I'd imagined... I think I would enjoy it even more another time because I'd know what to expect. I had heard that it was expensive but wasn't really prepared for how ridiculously expensive! Of course, I did manage to find a few deals and things that I love!
We went to the Porte de Clignancourt, officially called Les Puces de Saint-Ouen... the largest of the flea markets. The best section was made up of narrow alleys of booths with everything you can imagine. Here's a photo tour... (some pictures taken by me and some by Michelle.)
That's an entire booth of keychains!
and a fabulous lunch...
These are the treasures I found there...
this gorgeous Havilland cake pedestal...
Would you like to go to the flea markets with me next year? I'm thinking of planning a London and Paris shopping trip for next April! Email me if you'd like to be put on my information list... :)
I'll go...sign me up!
Posted by: Michelle M White | May 22, 2011 at 08:13 PM
Glory be...keep me on the list! I see so many neat little things in these photos that I would have loved to pickup and look at! I esp love the postcard with the bird on it! :) Such fun and happy memories for you! xo
Posted by: joey | May 22, 2011 at 08:38 PM
A Shopping trip to London and Paris I'm in. I can help in Paris I speak french......Love the idea...... start dreaming girls.....
Posted by: Luce Lavertu | May 23, 2011 at 05:41 AM
Not sure if I can swing it...but if I start dropping hints now, I just might! Please put me on the list :)
Posted by: Heather | May 23, 2011 at 06:14 AM
I so wish I could go but can't. I'll just have to enjoy it through your pictures and stories. Wow! What a great find of the Havilland cake pedestal.
Posted by: Deb J | May 23, 2011 at 07:35 AM
I LOVE the wysteria!!! So unexpected!
Posted by: mom | May 23, 2011 at 10:30 AM
What a cool looking flea market. I could actually get lost for a day there. Next year?
Posted by: Dave | May 23, 2011 at 11:22 AM
I was in Paris a few weeks ago. We landed on a Saturday and Sunday was May Day...thus no flea market. It was my biggest disappointment. Please add me to your list! Hopefully the euro will be a little more in our favor next year.
Posted by: Kathy | May 23, 2011 at 01:56 PM
Yes plse, plse add me to your list.... thank you.... would love to go shopping with someone who has been before.
Posted by: Tracey | May 23, 2011 at 02:52 PM
Oui,oui!! please add me to the list....
Posted by: lori | May 23, 2011 at 07:18 PM
I would LOVE to go to Paris for a shopping trip.
Please add me to the list.
Cris
Posted by: Cris | May 24, 2011 at 09:28 AM
Please add me to your list - I would love to go to Paris with someone who knows the shopping area.
Posted by: Debbie | May 24, 2011 at 08:10 PM
My sister (Suzy), niece (Zoe) and I would love to join you in Paris/London. It would be fun to go with someone who knows the area. Please add us to the list.
Posted by: Sunny | May 25, 2011 at 02:39 PM
Hi Debby ,add me to your list..love shopping in these place
ciao from Italia
R
Posted by: Erre54 | June 02, 2011 at 01:20 AM