Very vibrant and fun market. Everything that is for sale from large brands is very obviously fake, if not by the materials used and quality, then by the price. The one thing that isn't as obvious is the AirPods which people will attempt to sell you directly on the streets. Your best option is to keep walking as though you don't notice.
Besides this, it is a fantastic market and a good place to feel alive! The graffiti is off the charts, that's probably why the Molotow Store and You Can Spray are both located nearby. The antiques market was the chillest part, with dope art and the highest concentration of good record shops I have ever seen. Clignancourt is not frequented by tourists, so if you want a truly local...
Read moreOnce you've battled your way through all the stalls knock off gear, you will finally find this area full of little antique and vintage vendors. Loving a bargain and not finding anything at all in central Paris, I was excited to go and have a look around here. I have to say there are loads of stalls, shops etc in this maze-like area and it was interesting to have a wander around but one thing I didn't find was a bargain. There were some very lovely things, but everything was priced at 'antique' prices. In all honesty some of the French things I saw for sale here I could purchase cheaper back home in the UK at our own local...
Read moreThe further you get from the tram lines the nicer this becomes. The first roads are street hawkers and you think you’ll get robbed or your pocket picked, please t of police both uniformed and under cover (during the Olympics any way) the other side of the peripherique also seemed a bit dodgy but get towards the covered markets and antique and art shops and it suddenly becomes very nice, if a bit pricey- my advice, go to the Puces at Vanves for a genuine flea market experience, great...
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