The Best Flea Markets In Nice France

The French love to spend a morning or afternoon walking around the flea markets or “vide grenier” (which basically means to “empty your loft”). Nice has a few secondhand/antiques markets, set in wonderful locations, where you can find all sorts of old treasures and bric-a-brac – everything from Louis Vuitton bags to first editions of French classics.

1. Antiques Market, Marché aux Fleurs (Flower Market)

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Flower market in old town, Vielle Ville, part of Nice on the French riviera

Six days a week, the flower market in Nice attracts both tourists and locals with delicious fruit, vegetables and homemade produce. On Mondays, however, you can find a wonderful assortment of antiques, knick-knacks and other interesting gems. Take the time to browse around under the brightly coloured awnings and people-watch in one of the adjacent bars and cafés.

Opening hours: Mondays, 7.30am to late afternoon

Enjoy browsing at the antiques market on the Cours Saleya, Nice | © Camille King/ Flickr

2. Antique stores, Puces de Nice

Down by the Old Port, there’s an open-air collection of lots of little antique stores, grouped together under the same name, where you can just as easily find old jugs and plates as vintage clothes.

Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 6pm (7pm in June, July and September). Closed Mondays.

Rue Robilant, Nice
You can hunt for gems in the Puces de Nice antique stores | © congerdesign/ Pixabay

3. Monthly antiques market, Place Garibaldi

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On the third Saturday of every month, antique sellers congregate in the Place Garibaldi to sell their best trinkets and bric-a-brac. Take advantage of the beautiful square and stop for a coffee while you watch the people, hunting for a bargain.

Place Garibaldi, Nice
Place Garibaldi hosts the antiques market on the third Saturday of each month | © Bill Tyne/ Flickr

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