Marche Paul Bert Serpette

Nearly everyone has heard of the famous French flea markets. Paris is even more well-known for them. The biggest one is this one just at the edge of the city, within a stone's throw (easy walking distance anyway) from the metro station Porte de Clignancourt. But to categorize this as a 'flea market' is a misnomer. The Paul Bert Serpette is a specialized market within the larger 'flea market' which spand several city blocks. This antiques, valuables and fine furniture market, cherished by the world's top interior decorators, is a clearly defined market zone within the larger one. The art and furniture dealers here are savvy and constantly on the look out for the treasure that others have missed. The market is only open Friday-Monday, because, truthfully, most of their business is done internationally by special order. During Maison & Objet and Paris Design Week, the designers and interior decorators looking for that authentic piece flock here in their 'spare time.'