Do you love flea markets? Love the hunt for that treasure to bring home or maybe treasures? This is not your ordinary tourist souvenir shopping we are talking about. No, we are talking about a tour to visit the two largest flea/antique markets in Europe, if not the world! Lille and Paris!!
This is our exclusive tour to see the legendary flea market and festival of Lille, France and Pairs Saint-Quen Flea Market. The Braderie de Lille (Lille Flea Market) is a famous annual flea market and street festival held in the city of Lille, France. It is one of the largest and oldest flea markets in Europe, attracting millions of visitors each year. It takes place just once a year! Then we go visit Saint-Ouen Flea Market also know as “Les Puces” in Paris. The Saint-Ouen Flea Market is among the largest flea markets in the world with all manner of secondhand and vintage goods on offer from clothing to arts, crafts and antiques. The market is situated on the northern end of the Parisian city center and draws crowds from all over the region.
Our tour also includes a cooking class in Paris, visit to the Champagne area of France with a tasting and then the next day to the magical city of Strasbourg for another cooking class and wine tasting before returning home.
Included in your price:
- 7 Nights at the 3 star Hotel André Latin in the Latin Quarter of Paris
- All land transfers as per program.
- Transfers with Private A/C vehicle.
- 5-Day metro pass zone 1-3, price per person
- Dinner at a local restaurant on Day 5. Drinks not included.
- Entrance to the Musée Montmarte + walk in the wineyards
- Day excursion in Reims and Champagne tasting (with lunch)
- Train 2nd class Paris-Strasbourg with return + bus transfer
- Program as outlined below
- Breakfasts, lunches and dinners according the program below.
- City Hotel Tax of 37 Euro.
- Meet & Assist by our English-Speaking Representatives
- English Speaking Tour Guide during Tours
Not included in our price are:
- Tips for Drivers, guide, Rep & porters.
- Beverages on Meals.
- Any other item not mentioned above.
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- Sept. 4, 2025 – Welcome to Paris!! – Your adventure begins as you arrive in the City of Light—Paris. Make your way to the charming Hotel André Latin, nestled in the heart of the city. In the evening, indulge in an exquisite dining experience on your own at a local French restaurant near your hotel. The best way to get from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Hotel André Latin, Paris without a car is to take the train (the RER). It takes about 48 min, departs Charles de Gaulle every 15 minutes and costs $13, It is about a 10 minute walk from the Luxembourg Station. No need to change trains, it is a straight shot. Otherwise a cab will run you about 60 Euro for the cabin, not per person.
- Welcome dinner tonight consisting of a three-course menu in a selected restaurant, beverages not included.
- Sept. 5, 2025 – The Hidden Treasures of Paris – Today, we enjoy breakfast at the hotel before immersing yourself in Paris’s lesser-known gems as you stroll through its historic covered passages. These enchanting arcades, like the Passage Verdeau, are filled with antique shops, bookstalls, and vintage boutiques. You’ll feel as though you’ve stepped back in time, exploring a side of Paris that few tourists see. After your morning adventure, enjoy a leisurely lunch at a traditional Parisian brasserie. The afternoon is yours to explore the famous Drouot auction house—an experience for art lovers and collectors alike—or to continue browsing the nearby antique stores. Dinner on your own this evening.
- Sept. 6, 2025 – Experience the Braderie de Lille – After your breakfast, you leave Paris behind for a day as you head north to Lille, home to one of Europe’s largest and oldest flea markets—the Braderie de Lille. our bus takes us to the train station where we board a train for the one hour ride to Lille. This vibrant event draws millions of visitors who come to hunt for unique finds, from vintage furniture to handmade crafts. But it’s more than just shopping—it’s an immersion into French culture. Don’t miss the local tradition of moules-frites (mussels and fries), with restaurants competing to create the highest pile of mussel shells. As you wander through Lille’s bustling streets, soak in the lively atmosphere and perhaps find a one-of-a-kind souvenir to take home. We return that evening by train and dinner on your own this evening.
- Sept. 7, 2025 – Paris’s Best-Kept Secrets – After your breakfast, you start your day with a guided visit to the legendary Saint Ouen flea market. Explore its labyrinthine alleys filled with unique artifacts, from vintage clothing to rare books. In the afternoon, head to Montparnasse to stroll through the Marché de la Création, where artists showcase their work. This market is a haven for art enthusiasts, offering a chance to meet the creators and perhaps take home a piece of art. Tonight we have a group dinner at a local restaurant near the hotel (drinks not included)
- Sept. 8, 2025 – A Culinary Journey in Paris – Today is all about French cuisine. Begin with a hands-on cooking class, where you’ll learn to prepare a classic French dish under the guidance of a professional chef. After enjoying the fruits of your labor, spend the afternoon in Montmartre, a neighborhood steeped in artistic history. Visit the Musée Montmartre, and enjoy exclusive access to the Montmartre vineyards—one of Paris’s hidden treasures (optional). You’ll finally taste wine with a selection of fine cheeses in a typical restaurant in Montmartre. Dinner on your own this evening.
- Sept. 9, 2025 – The Champagne Experience – After breakfast, we are off to the Champagne region, starting with a visit to the historic city of Reims. Guided tour by foot of the city of Reims. Duration approx. 2 hours. Explore its magnificent cathedral and enjoy a leisurely lunch in a typical French brasserie. Then enjoy a 3 course lunch in a typical brasserie (drinks excluded). The afternoon brings a visit to one of the region’s famous Champagne cellars, where you’ll learn about the art of Champagne making and enjoy a tasting of this celebrated sparkling wine. Tour of a champagne cellar, in French or English with tasting of 2 champagnes. Maximum 20 people. Duration 1.5 hours. If there is more people, we will have to split he group in 2. Return to Paris in the evening
- Sept. 10, 2025 – Strasbourg – The Heart of Alsace – After breakfast, we head for the train station and board the high-speed TGV train to Strasbourg, the capital of the Alsace region, where French and German influences blend seamlessly. With your guide during the day, discover the city, by exploring its picturesque neighborhoods, including the charming Petite France. Marvel at the intricate beauty of Strasbourg’s cathedral, one of Europe’s most stunning Gothic masterpieces. A boat tour will offer a unique perspective of the city. During the day, dive into Alsatian culinary traditions with a cooking class where you’ll learn to make “Flamenkueche”. While one group is cooking the other will enjoy a wine tasting session featuring the region’s finest vines. After some free time to explore at your own, return to Paris by train.
- Sept. 11, 2025 – Depart Paris – After a final breakfast at your hotel, bid farewell to Paris as you transfer to the airport for your return flight home with the head full of memories and new friends.
Cost – This will vary based on how many people sign up. But here is the breakdown. Rates are per person based on double occupancy.
We offer a discount on this tour for interliners. Interliners for this tour are airline employee or spouse, airline retiree or spouse, parent or parent-in-law of the airline employee and anyone traveling with them. For those prices, call our office – 800 766-2911.
For the public, the price is
- 20 to 24 guests – $2,759pp
- 25 to 29 guests – $2,629pp
- 30 to 34 guests – $2,579pp
- 35 to 39 guests – $2,539pp
- Single supplement – add $649 – Limited to 6 single room, first book, first get. Waitlist after that.
We have a 20 person minimum to make the tour go. If you sign up at the higher price and we get more people, you will end up paying what the final price for the tour ends up. For example, you sign up when we only have 20 people signed up, the cost is the higher price shown. For example if we end up with 35 or more going the price drops and that price based on how many are booked would be the final price you would pay.
Yes you can bring friends with you and parents and in-laws of employees can book into this also and go at the same rate as you do. We want to fill the group to 20 to get the rate down. If we get an overwhelming response we will go to our operator and see about adding a 2nd or 3rd date. Otherwise once we hit 40 we will have a waitlist in case of cancellations.
Deposit is $500pp
Final Payment is due on May 20, 2025.
$500pp penalty if cancelled after May 21, 2025 and before July 1, 2025.
Full Penalty if cancelled after July 1, 2025.
We strongly suggest you take out travel insurance to cover you for cancellation or medical issues while on the trip. Ask our agent for that info or click here to purchase it.
If we are unable to operate the tour due to Covid restrictions. then everyone booked will get a full refund to their credit card they paid with.
To book, contact Dynamic Travel & Cruises at 817 481-8631 or 800 766-2911 and any agent can take your info and payment. We need your full legal name to book and your billing address for your credit card. The charge will come from Dynamic Travel on your credit card bill.