The Saint-Ouen flea market, called marché aux puces de Saint-Ouen in French or simply St.-Ouen, and also known as the Clignancourt flea market, is a complex of flea markets in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, in the northern suburbs of Paris. The complex consists of a series of covered markets (marchés couverts) and shopping streets, and is large enough that first-time visitors can find it disorienting. Its individual markets range from stalls selling bric-à-brac and secondhand clothing to galleries dealing in museum-quality antiques. Dozens of restaurants and bistros operate within the complex. Bargaining is customary. read more…
Monastiraki (Greek: Monastiráki, literally little monastery) is a flea market neighborhood in the old town of Athens, Greece, and is one of the main shopping districts in Athens. The area is home to clothing boutiques, souvenir shops and specialty stores, and is a major tourist attraction in Athens and Attica for bargain shopping. read more…
