With over two thousand stalls, Marche aux Puces de Saint-Ouen, as this flea market is officially called, is the biggest antique market in the world. The various markets all have their own particular specialities and unique character. Some sell predominantly cheap junk, but a large section also offers genuine, valuable antiques. Apart from the numerous stalls you'll also find various bistros in this area. The flea market is so extensive that it's worth investing in 'Le Plan Guide du Marche aux Puces de Paris Saint-Ouen'. It's available from Parisian Tourist Offices and French bookshops. This booklet gives an overview of all the stalls and passageways, and makes shopping so much easier. [Read more]

Chef Pierre Herme has already made his name in Paris. Every Saturday, the street is filled with customers waiting to enter the best chocolate shop in Paris. Try a 'Death by Chocolate' (a tempting chocolate bonbon), it's the ultimate chocolate experience. The thing about chocolate is, of course, that one bite is never enough! [Read more]

It's difficult to leave Paris without taking a good bottle of wine. You'll find the rarest and most exquisite wines on the shelves of the city's oldest wine shop. Tasting is, of course, permitted. If your French isn't up to par, don't worry. A number of people at the shop speak reasonable to good English. [Read more]