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Join our small group of antique enthusiasts and visit the markets of Paris. We are only taking 8 guests.

Itinerary

3/11 Day 1- Arrival day in Paris with private airport transfer-we will visit the Musee D’Orsay to see the paintings of the Impressionists and check in to the beautiful Serotel Lutece in the historic Latin Quarter of Paris. Spend time strolling the Luxembourg Gardens and explore Rue Mouffetard, a bustling street full of chocolatiers, fromageries, and restaurants just minutes from our hotel.

3/12 Day 2- We will visit the Foire de Chatou, a renowned antique market which originated as a medieval ham fair. Located on the Île des Impressionnistes, it features over 300 curated vendors and boasts a fabulous midway full of wine, crepes, and other regional specialties. As an experienced buyer, I will help you find treasures and translate as needed! We will provide private transportation to and from the market. Optional group dinner in the evening.

3/13 Day 3 - Enjoy an afternoon walking food tour of Montmartre- this guided tour will highlight some of the best bites the city has to offer with views of the famed Sacré-Cœur! In the evening, we will enjoy a Seine River Cruise-truly the best view of the city!

3/14 Day 4 - Our driver will drop us at St. Ouen des Puces flea market, the largest flea market in the world. Spanning 17 acres and featuring 15 distinct markets, it has something for everyone. Evening -walk with us to the Eiffel Tower or enjoy free time.

3/15 Day 5- Free day- allow us to help you plan your day, or choose your own adventure! Choose from the

3/16 Day 6-Versailles- a guided group visit to the lavish castle and gardens, including private transportation. The evening is free for you to enjoy!

3/17 Day 7- Airport Transfer & Travel home

Street book stall with various books and magazines on display, under a green canopy, with trees and a clear sky in the background.
Marble sculpture of a winged figure standing on a stone base in an indoor setting with arched walls.
Scene at a Paris flea market with white tents, shoppers, and tables displaying various antiques and collectibles, including glassware, ceramics, and decorative objects.
Flower shop with colorful potted flowers on display outside, with a blue awning reading 'Monceau' and 'Marché Floral depuis 1965', located on a street in Paris.
Four hands holding small pastry snacks with colorful icing tops on paper wrappers, outdoors on a Paris city sidewalk.
View of the Louvre Museum in Paris, France, including glass pyramid entrances and people walking and cycling in the courtyard.
Two macarons—one beige with brown speckles and one pink—held in hands with black nail polish, against an outdoor balcony in St. Germaine Paris
Two women take a selfie in front of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, with people sitting on the grass and walking around in the background on a clear day.
Two women clinking glasses of white wine or champagne in a restaurant, with a woman smiling in the background.
People browsing and shopping at the Paris Foire de Chatou market with white tents, some trees, and a partly cloudy sky.
Dish with a scoop of creamy white cheese, a pile of red paste, garnished with a green basil leaf, served on a decorative yellow and white rimmed plate.
Outdoor flea market In Paris with white tents, tables displaying various items, and people browsing; chairs and decorative objects are visible.
A person holding a cup of chocolate mousse outside a store window displaying chocolate boxes with colorful butterfly and bird illustrations labeled 'CHAPON'.
Assorted cheeses, cured meats, and accompaniments on a dark slate serving board.
Outdoor flea market with various used items for sale including ceramics, picture frames, and decorative objects, with people browsing and vendor trucks in the background, in France
View of a historic building with ornate architecture across the Seine river, with a bridge connecting both sides. A small motorboat is on the water, and there are trees framing the scene, under a cloudy sky.
Miniature Eiffel Tower replica at an outdoor market Foire de Chatou in Paris.
A historical fountain featuring sculptures of a winged figure holding a sword and a shield, and a large winged lion with a commanding stance, set against an ornate building with columns and detailed reliefs.
Assorted vintage dishes and plates displayed in wooden crates and black baskets at an outdoor market. A person in a beige coat and brown boots stands behind the display.
A large curved Monet painting of water lilies on a pond, hung on a white wall in the Orangerie, Paris.
A collection of vintage items including framed artwork, small framed floral pictures, miniature books, and various trinkets on a textured surface.
A cluttered display of vintage textiles, decorative items, and craft supplies. Items include a floral fabric box with artificial flowers, patterned fabrics, a doll-shaped pillow, buttons, a basket of rolled ribbons, printed fabric swatches, and small
Antique store display with blue glass bottles on a wooden table, globes, and various collectible items, framed artwork, and mirrors on the walls at the famed St. Ouen des Puces market in Paris.
A store with shelves and tables displaying stationery, greeting cards, and decorative items, with customers browsing inside at the Marche aux Puces Paris
The Eiffel Tower illuminated at night in Paris, viewed from across the river with reflections on the water.
Three wine glasses on a table, two with white wine, one with red wine.
Display of assorted pastries in clear boxes on black shelves at Pierre Hermé bakery.
A group of people raising four cocktails with colorful garnishes in a social setting.
Inside a Paris cheese shop with a woman looking at cheese displays. The shop has decorative ceiling art, hanging lights, and shelves with wine bottles and vintage items.
Two large baguette loaves on a white plate, at the 'Café St Regis', in Paris, France.

Have you dreamed of visiting the famed vintage flea markets of France but are unsure where to start?

I had always dreamed of visiting Paris--browsing the green stalls of the bouquinistes along the Seine, picnicking by the Eiffel tower, visiting Versailles, and of course shopping the granddaddy of them all, the Marches Aux Puces, or the Market of the Fleas.

I had studied French, researched all of the sights, and reviewed all of the many museums. But life got in the way and the dream faded to a wisp of impossibility. Fast-forward to the post-pandemic times, and I found myself in a new place, with time on my hands and an itch to finally do all of those things I’d dreamed of before it was too late.

My daughter and I made our first trip to Paris in the fall of 2023 and I was officially hooked. Paris was all that I had hoped and so much more. We tentatively ventured out with our carefully researched itinerary and it was fabulous. We found the markets to be accessible and the vendors to be friendly and willing to bargain with us- and to forgive my novice French!

We have returned to France multiple times, and we have curated a fantastic array of markets, shops, and antique fairs. We have seen many of the museums and castles, taken several Seine cruises, and eaten many pastries! From the fashion museums to the restaurants to the famed sites like the Louvre, Sacre Coeur, and the Opera, we are ready to help you craft your own adventure.

Our guided group trip will include several flea market days with help negotiating and navigating. We will help you find all sorts of vintage treasures and take you to both high-end and more accessible markets. We will do a Seine cruise to see the city at its most glorious and we will visit the Eiffel Tower. We will share a lovely dinner and experience a food tour with our favorite guide through historical areas of the city, tasting a variety of sweets and savories that Paris is known for.

Trips will include some free time for guests to explore on their own, and we are ready to consult with you to plan your free time.

Airport pickup and drop-off, breakfast, and transportation to the flea markets and museums/Versailles will be included.

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Eiffel Tower at sunset with people walking and taking photos in a park, surrounded by trees and cloudy skies.

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