Among the things that make Paris so interesting are its variety of markets. Food markets, flea markets, brocante markets, antique markets, artisan markets, book and art markets. All of them outdoor walking markets, people selling to people, in what is otherwise as cosmopolitan and technologically-advanced a place as any. Our go-to flea market, since 2014, has been Vanves, in the 14th, just a couple miles from our apartment. Some previous visits are:
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This year the market seemed to me much expanded, into the neighborhood, affording much-needed cafes (and attendant amenities). We didn't buy anything, but much enjoyed three hours' looking over the wares and the people selling, buying, and looking over the wares. A fascinating and good-natured place. Some scenes...
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| Six or so blocks of such, with off-shoots |
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| Tables and tables of such |
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| Mechanized ash tray |
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Most unusual and in pretty good shape...a table covered in mirror and
accompanying mirror stand |
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| Possibly belongs in the Musee des Arts et Metiers |
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| Weights and tools |
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| Always within range of the Disney tractor beam |
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Small enough to hold in the palm of your hand...
a Singer, too |
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