“Flea markets to me are an endless source of wonder. Flea markets of textile articles are a step into the most unique and wondrous experience to have in Paris. Utterly unaware of such wonders, I started our flea market tour and immediately felt again that child-like excitement that evades us so often as we get older. Shops, items and people that I would have never imagined I would see and meet were all there laid out by Rebecca's hard-worked and thoughtful list of shop stops. I was welcomed everywhere by osmosis and had the best time browsing, admiring and shopping from these wonderful vendors. It was definitely a highlight of my visit to Paris this time, and I can't imagine how this tour wouldn't be unforgettable to anybody.”

-Bolivia, USA

“Rebecca’s textile tour of the Marche aux Puces de Saint Ouen is fantastic. Rebecca is so passionate about embroidery and textiles and her enthusiasm and knowledge creates an incredible experience. Rebecca led us to some fabulous shops where the owners all treated her like family. We saw couture, Haute couture, vintage clothes, spectacular Nécessaires de couture, delicate beautiful Alençon lace fans, vintage linens curated by a delightful Grand-mère, vintage beads, buttons, sequins and so many other treasures. I can’t wait to go back and spend even more time in every shop we discovered. If you love fashion, textiles, crafts etc. You will love this tour.”

- Sue, USA

“I had always been intimidated to go to the Paris flea market knowing how massive it is. I worried I would miss all of the good stuff and end up in a sea of socks and cheap trinkets. So when I had the chance to go on a group tour with Rebecca I jumped at the opportunity. What a great decision! She started us off at the most incredible vintage couture shop. It was like being at a museum but we were able to touch the clothing and see the unbelievable handwork up close. Chanel, Dior, YSL…you name it. Then she took us on to a wonderful little spot with a collection of fans and travel accessories. So many treasures - most of which you weren’t sure what it was for until the charming proprietor explained. And then of course we toured several textile shops with beautiful table and bed linens, hand dyed napkins, etc. It was the perfect introduction and I can’t wait to go back and see more! Book a tour with Rebecca. You won’t be disappointed!”

- Susan, England

“Rebecca guided us through a maze of winding alleys, introducing us to charming shop keeps with wonderful fabrics, buttons,  ribbons and more! She was thoughtful and attentive to our pace, answering and translating our questions and requests with patience and good humor. Her flea market tour was a highlight of our Paris trip!"

-Adrianne, USA

“Anyone can take themselves to 10+ famed flea markets of Paris and delight in day or two of slow meandering through a seemingly endless trail of textile delights (think impecable haute couture to hip hand-me-downs, to bins of beads, baubles, and other notions … to hand-drawn fashion plates and linens from the great estates), but who has the time to research the stands, get to know the vendors and specialized collections, and stay up to date with what will be on offer any given weekend? A professional like Rebecca, obviously! I picked up fabulous vintage photos, gorgeous deco beads and a stunning trench coat (and more) and returned the following day to continue on my own! You never know what exactly will catch your eye, but with Rebecca you can be sure it will be of historical significance, top quality craftmanship and stunningly beautiful. This ALL WHILE you get your 3-5  kilometers of walking in for the day!”

-Beb, USA

“The market itself was a real eye opener.  I would never have found the shops without you.  The stores you took us to were very suitable and the length of the tour was also good.  I would go again and again and recommend highly. You are delightful and charming and felt an immediate connection.  I felt relaxed in your company and loved hearing about your life. Thank you for sharing.  And the little old French lady that I want to pack into my suitcase and take home.  She has a beautiful and good soul and she made me feel good in her company, brief as it was.”

- Bev, Australia

“We had such a blast at the Marche with you, and hearing your fascinating Parisian textile stories. I have thought about our two wonderful mornings several times since, and smiled to myself. I learnt a lot, laughed a lot and am grateful that we met.”

-Louise, USA 

“Merci! Your tour was fantastic, and one of the highlights of my trip. I have also been telling many of my costume friends about you and your tour”

-David, USA

“We had such a great time on the Textile Tour, we signed up for the vintage market tour the next day! Equally interesting and fun! So many wonderful treasures and I felt better having Rebecca, our guide, to assist us in navigating the streets and shops. We met so many wonderful shop owners and again got some great stories of their lives, not to mention some great treats to take back home. I'm a huge fan of textiletoursofparis!”

-Rachel, USA

“Rebecca, I had such a wonderful time on your Textile and Flea Market tours last week! You are so knowledgeable, I learned a lot and saw parts of Paris I’d never experienced before! I highly recommend your tours!”

-Denise, USA

“Thank you for the incredibly special textile tour through the flea markets. My whole group has reached out with how much they loved it, as one of the highlights of Paris! For myself, I really appreciated your expertise, your joy in answering questions and connecting us to the vendors in each place we stopped. It opened up a world that I've otherwise found a bit intimidating.  Thank you, thank you, for sharing your stories, time and joy with us!”

-Marcy, USA

“I highly recommend the Flea Market Tour of Paris with Rebecca.  She has in-depth knowledge of the market, vendors, and textiles which she shares throughout the tour.  I definitely saw the market from a different perspective that was inspiring.  So much fun!!!!  I can’t wait to do the Textile Tour on my next visit.  It is a must do!”

- Jackie

“Marvellous Tour! Thank you so much for hosting us yesterday in touring the flea markets in Paris, we had such a lovely time and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. It was great to hear your story and also that of the amazing stall holders, the passion you all had for textiles and the histories of the pieces.”

- Emma, Nell and Jamie 

“I have so enjoyed all of Rebecca’s fabulous opportunités to explore the world of embroidery and Textiles in Paris. The Textile tour; flea market tour and Samplers of Seduction class and kit were all entertaining, educational, and inspiring. Thank you Rebecca”

- Sue, USA

“Thank you so much for today’s Marche Vernaison tour! Your love and knowledge of the shop keepers and their textiles was a pleasure to experience.”

- Rebecca, USA