I love nothing more than rummaging at antique fairs and flea markets and have started exploring flea markets further afield.
In June 2018 I visited Nice, France. There is a weekly fruit, vegetable and flower market on Cours Saleya (Tuesday-Sunday) and on a Monday, this whole area becomes an antiques/flea market. Open from 7.30 am and it runs until around 5.30pm. There are so many stalls, lots of things to see (and buy!). A lot of the stalls are high end antiques and collectables but you can find a bargain there too. It is a really enjoyable market, stop for a break at one of the many cafes that run alongside the market, enjoy a drink and some people watching.
In April I visited the Paris flea - Portes de Vanves. Dating back to the 1920's, come rain or shine this market is held every Saturday and Sunday and has approximately 380 sellers.
The market occupies 2 streets in the 14th arrondissement of Paris: av. Marc Sangnier and BC Georges Lafenestre. Opening hours are 7am-2pm. Nearest metro is Porte de Vanves on line 13.
I loved it and found lots of treasures at very reasonable prices including several 1950's Banania tins. Be prepared to haggle, the sellers do expect this and take cash - most of the traders only accept cash.
There are a couple of good food stalls selling great coffee and chips! I will definitely be returning again, this time with a bigger suitcase!
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