Paris Flea Markets

Here is a cool story with a little history about Paris' well known flea markets. Even if you don't buy anything, they are fun to go see. Same thing out in the countryside; also look for signs titled "Brocante" where the stuff is more interesting and less 'junky'?! Another funny term is Vide Grenier = empty the attic. Do you think when the French go skiing in the BCBG Alpine resorts they say "oh la la, vide grenier!" when somebody wipes out good?

http://frugaltraveler.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/07/01/hunting-for-treasure-in-pariss-marches-aux-puces/?ref=travel