Our antique stand at the Puces de Vanves flea market

The Puces de Vanves is the easiest place to meet us. At weekends, we set up our stand among the other dealers. It is a chance to show us an item, ask a question or simply browse.

Where is the Puces de Vanves?

The Porte de Vanves flea market takes place in the 14th arrondissement of Paris, on two avenues: avenue Marc Sangnier and avenue Georges Lafenestre, near the Porte de Vanves. It is the only antiques and second-hand market inside Paris itself, within the ring road. Several hundred professional dealers set out their goods there every weekend: furniture, objets d'art, silver, jewellery, books, postcards, curiosities.

We are based very close by, in Issy-les-Moulineaux.

When to visit the Puces de Vanves

The market opens every Saturday and Sunday of the year, from 7 am. It is a morning market: most stands pack up in the early afternoon. To see the most, come early.

We are there at weekends, but we also take part in flea markets elsewhere in Île-de-France. To be sure of finding us, send us a WhatsApp message at 06 24 56 38 58 (+33 6 24 56 38 58 from abroad) before you come. We will tell you where our stand is.

How to get to the Puces de Vanves

• By metro: line 13, Porte de Vanves station.
• By tram: T3a, Porte de Vanves or Didot stop.
• By bus: lines 58 and 95.
• By car: parking is difficult around the market at weekends. Public transport is simpler.

What can you do at our stand?

Show us a photo

A piece of furniture, a clock, a painting too heavy to carry: a photo on your phone is enough for a first opinion. Photograph the whole item, then the signatures, marks and flaws.

Bring a small item

Jewellery, watches, coins, medals, postcards, small silver: they are easy to carry. We look at them with you, and tell you what they are and what they are worth. If you want to sell, we make you an offer. For gold, payment is by bank transfer and we ask for an identity document. See selling antique jewellery.

Book a home visit

If there is a lot to see at your home, we arrange a home valuation together. Travel is free in Paris and Île-de-France.

Browse

Our stand changes with what we buy from private sellers. Pick things up, ask us questions: we like explaining where an object comes from and how it was made.

How to carry an item to show us

• Wrap fragile items in a tea towel or newspaper.
• Put jewellery in a box or case, not loose in a pocket.
• Keep postcards in their album or box, without sorting them.
• Bring the papers that go with it: receipt, certificate, original box.

A few tips for browsing at the Puces de Vanves

• Come early: sought-after items often go during the morning.
• Bring a little cash: not every dealer takes cards.
• Look at the item in your hands, turn it over, ask questions.
• Discuss the price politely, it is the custom at a flea market.

For a full guide to the market, read our article the Puces de Vanves: a practical guide.

Want to show us an item this weekend? Send us a photo on WhatsApp at 06 24 56 38 58 first. We will tell you whether it is worth the trip and where to find our stand.