A trip to Paris is never complete without a visit to Marché aux Puces at Saint-Ouen. I love the look of winter and it had just snowed that Saturday morning leaving the tree decorated with a dusting of white. The long allée of Marché Biron with its glass-front display rooms was nearly deserted... the shopkeepers inside, their little dogs peering out from the heated interiors.
Marché Biron
Saint-Ouen
Métro Porte de Clignancourt
Unforunately I've never been there! I shall add it to my list of Paris places to visit.
ReplyDeleteThis flea market kind of lost his soul being now mostly a antique shop retailers place
ReplyDeleteAhhh that RED lace is special!And these trees are huge!I think I would have lots of fun there in this marketing and looks a cool place to take pictures!
ReplyDeleteLéia :)
Brittany -- It is worth a day's visit as there are over 2,500 dealers and it covers more than 17 acres (7 hectares)with 15 named markets, each with its own flavor.
ReplyDeleteLaurent -- You are right about Biron and there is not much I could buy (or fit in my carry-on) in this chi-chi market. But if you want to see some very high end antiques, this is the place! (I guess you survived the snow of England?)
Léia -- I came to this particular market on this trip to get photos of the lamps overhead, the tree (huge) and the market windows. It is totally different from the more "flea market" feel of other areas.
It looks so different -- hello Irma! Is this a live tree? Love the snow dusting!
ReplyDeleteGreat shot, Genie! Don't think I've ever seen it so empty. Laurent is right. Back in the '60s this place was a real treasure trove, where even a poor kid (comme moi) could find—and afford—something fabulous. I still love it though.
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely place to window shop and taking in that holiday feeling. Wonderful shot!
ReplyDeleteNoone around? a good time to find many treasures for you alone! :)
ReplyDeleteHmmmm. Don't know this place. I suppose I commit the American sin of visiting and re-visiting the usual tourist destinations in Paris.
ReplyDeleteMarie -- Yes, and so large by Paris standards! The snow was so perfect that it appeared to have been sprayed out of a can
ReplyDeleteAlexa -- It was wet, cold, and snowing that day... The prices here are about like the chocolate tree from yesterday. Marché Paul Bert, Marché Vernaisson, and others are much more reasonable... I have bought old postcards, linens, keys, and small (flat) items... nothing from Biron, but it is fun to window shop
Randy -- Merci!
Malyss -- Hummmm... not unless I can rob a bank - hah!
Jack -- Email me before you go the next time and I'll tell you some secrets...
I've never made it to the Marché aux Puces at Saint-Ouen.
ReplyDeleteI couldn't afford anything either but love this shot!
ReplyDeleteV
Never been there! Seems a great place to visit!
ReplyDeleteI think I'll drop by during spring holidays!
***
Have a wonderful Xmas, Genie****
Ps: if you had the opportunity to take some pics of the eclipse I would love to see them;o)
J Bar -- Many thanks!
ReplyDeleteStarman -- Well, I've never been able to stay in Paris as long as you just did (and I'm envious)
Virginia -- It's a photographer's treasure!
Cildemer -- It's worth a visit. Check out this website which has much detail... http://www.parispuces.com/en/historique/Default.htm
Oh, I did not photograph the eclipse although I have with my daddy many times over the years. It was beautiful -- Merry Christmas, joyeaux noël!
What a lovely Christmas shot! I like the red ribbon at the top of the tree and the lights above the pathway You really capture Paris charm!
ReplyDeleteParisian Heart -- I am glad that you noticed the ribbons and bows... the snow on the top one looks almost artificial. The old lights over the passage reflect the charm of a bygone era...
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely place. I've never been here but thanks for the tip.
ReplyDeleteJames -- Some of the other venues are more photogenic in terms of variety and interest... You should go the next time you are in Paris
ReplyDelete