10 French flea market finds I can't stop thinking about.
One of the things I most look forward to in an unfamiliar city is getting to know it through its flea markets. There’s something so thrilling about weaving through a warren of alleyways, colliding with history, jostling past locals, and sifting through a bounty of treasures.
Paris’ flea markets, for many years, have held a special appeal, and I’ve been waiting for my chance to visit. This summer I was finally lucky enough to go to in Paris’ 18th Arrondissement on a Food52 sourcing trip—yes, yes, one of the great perks of my job as a buyer.have a plan. I meticulously map my way through the aisles, intentional about every lane I patrol, and strategically plot my way through every single booth.Once I spot a really good one, I let myself get lost: in the piles of linens, stacks of dinner plates, and drawers of old hardware.
So here’s a look at all my favorite finds that didn’t make it back home with me, but also, lucky for you, a peek at some amazing vintage buys that are just a couple clicks away.This vintage set was hand-picked from the French countryside, and is exactly the kind of flatware that takes your holiday table up a notch . I love to mix
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