he Dauphine Market was inaugurated in December 1991. Where previously there was a labyrinth of narrow dark alleyways with their ramshackle little shops, stands the majestic Dauphine, like a flagship standing proud over the fleet formed by the eleven other antiques markets which make up the Saint-Ouen Flea Market. The architecture of the Dauphine takes its inspiration from the prestigious Baltard Pavilion. Its 6,000 m2 of floor space holds around 180 antiques and bric-a-brac merchants. After only ten years of existence, the Dauphine has already established itself as quite an act to follow. The image of Dauphine is one of a market with a huge diversity and profusion of genuine antiques, all approved as such by experts, where the visitor is sure to find something original: from a Renaissance period dresser to the rarest texts from the Torah, not to mention the collections of saucy corsets and underwear or the thousands of rare books, the 18th century gilt wood pieces or inspired decorative pieces from the 1930s and 40s, Vintage or industrial art. This enormous market space is organised around a central square, where palm trees cast their shade over the fountain where visitors can take a break from their hunt for that special, unique object. The stalls are set on two floors, and the maze of alleyways offer a wealth of surprises. Take a tour around the Dauphine Market!

The sunlight streams through the glass roof, and the traders have created a hushed atmosphere redolent of days gone by. There are steps, escalators and lifts throughout the marketplace to take you up a level. Do not miss the bird's eye view over the fountain and its tree-lined square.