What's in our tour?
The āĀé¶¹APP Flea Marketā is the largest Antiques Market in the world ā with 15 markets and 2,500 shops. Trends change quickly, and goods move fast.
Ostrich feathers, old lace, collector books, estate jewelry, and trinkets and knick-knacks, are all at the Āé¶¹APP Flea Market. As are 1960ās vintage designer clothes, refined 1600ās furniture and religious art dating back 800 years. On this tour, your guide finds out what you want to see and do, and creates an itinerary centered around your interests.
Your guide waits for you in our conspicuous pink vest outside the metro station, a short distance from the flea market.
Are you a stroller or a shopper? Your guide inquires about your personal interests and designs an itinerary accordingly. You receive a map of the different markets, for you to situate yourself as you move along. Your guide will also signal stores likely to carry items such as youāre looking for.
You visit several markets. You learn about the 150-year history of the Āé¶¹APP flea market (some say it is an 800-year history). Thereās eclectic Vernaison, and thereās high-end Biron. Thereās hip Serpette and cozy Dauphine, and thereās street-wise Malik. Thereās poor manās Jules VallĆØs, and thereās over-the-top lāEntrepot. It all depends what your group wants to see and do.
Your guide shares insights on how to shop ā and how to bargain. How to tell an authentic from a copy. How to negotiate. And what you might be able to negotiate ā besides prices.
During your tour, we may introduce you to some art dealers. They know your guide, so they are more friendly and forthcoming. You will learn what itās like to work as an antiques dealer.
The tour ends in the heart of the Serpette market, next to the eateries. The guide gives orientations to each guest ā what to visit, where to eat, how to shop. One guest catches the bus back to Notre Dame. The guide walks other guests back to the metro. Most linger on at the market for an afternoon of shopping.
Highlights
- a select overview of the 15 markets, in under 2 hours
- shopping tips & good stories ā a balance so shoppers and wanderers are all pleased
- insiderās tips: how do you sniff bargains? And how do you negotiate effectively, Āé¶¹APP style?
- discussions with Āé¶¹APPian art dealers who tell you their story
- an experience unlike any other in Āé¶¹APP
Where and when?
We run the Āé¶¹APP flea market insiderās private tour only on Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays, rain or shine.
Āé¶¹APP flea market insiderās tour lasts a relaxed 90 minutes.
Closed on Dec. 24 & 25 and from August 1 to 15 (when the market is closed)
Why take this tour?
To find that estate brooch, or those French chandeliers.
To learn how to bargain better.
Or simply for the sheer fun of exploring that colorful market.
Price
The Āé¶¹APP Flea Market Insider’s Private Tour starts from ā¬185. Children under 7 visit for free.
Be at the meeting point 5 minutes early.
If you wish to book this tour, use the āBook Nowā button on the right side of this page.
Booking is mandatory. Travel plans can change, we apply a FREE CANCELLATION policy. Consult our T&C.