t has been said, and rightly so, that this market has remained
faithful to the original sprit of the Flea Market, and it is
true that there is a certain authenticity about these two covered
aisles that can only be reached at one end, at 7 rue Jules Valls.
You are unlikely to come across an antiques dealer here, unless
he/she is on the look out for new goods. The market contains
120 stands and is open very early on Thursday and Friday mornings,
but unfortunately only for trade professionals.
At the weekend, only the dealers
who observe the good old Flea Market traditions are open,
and the general public can come and admire their passion
for their work. It is these dealers who are behind the
resurgence of this market, which is fast overtaking others
in the Flea Market.
They do not want to feel isolated from the rue des
Rosiers, and will not be forgotten easily.
Jules Vallès
has retained a traditional spirit. Here you will find
a number of specialities and some often unusual objects,
posters, antique weapons, bronzes, books or records, not
forgetting the military uniforms and a host of other things.
The market, with its no-frills stands, is entirely without
pretension, looking more like attic space than anything
else.
Recently, the market got a lick of paint but the style has remained
unaffected. Definitely worth a detour.
