Product Description

Containing information and anecdotes, this guide sets out to show how easy it is to sample the twin delights of the fleamarkets of two capital cities. London's list includes Portobello, Bermondsey Market and Camden Lock. In Paris, the Puces de Saint-Ouen, with its 11 sub-markets, draws more crowds than the Eiffel Tower itself. The authors provide practical advice on opening hours, travelling by bus, tube and car, and places to eat. Detailed indices should enable the reader to find everything from regency mirrors to Roman antiquities, Napoleon III furniture to 1920s couture, buttons and corkscrews.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #654093 in Books
• Published on: 1999-05-01
• Original language: English
• Dimensions: 1.01 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 240 pages

Interior Design, August 1999
A delightful two-in-one guidebook, with many of the authors' favorite shops and stalls illustrated in color. The wares of hundreds of them are described, with notes about proprietors and their specialties and quirks. There are maps and directions for finding markets, tips on bargaining, and even suggestions for nearby cafes.

Ingram
For travelers and collectors in search of a colorful experience, this innovative back-to-back guide shows how to sample the twin delights of the flea markets of these two capital cities. 300+ color illustrations.

About the Author
Egle Salvy, who was responsible for the Express-Paris guide and Madame Express, is coauthor of Paris Chic: The Parisian's Own Insider Shopping Guide. Rupert Thomas is Deputy Editor of World of Interiors.