Apart from being the most unique source of souvenirs and consolation gifts for the friends you left behind, outdoor markets are some of the most interesting places in Europe. Almost all of them offer a collection of items that ranges from near-worthless knick knacks to priceless works of art, from the ancient to the post-post modern. Some are specialized but all welcome visitors, who are encouraged to have fun bargaining in English, Italian, French, German, sign language or any combination of the above. A word to the wise: keep your money and valuables stashed in your money belt INSIDE YOUR PANTS. Who wants to spend the whole time worrying why all those people are jostling you?
Web Sites
Quilting/Patchwork in
Europe--Shops
Belgium
Germany
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Christmas
Markets
-
Germany's
popular Christmas Markets November -
December
Italy
England
or UK
London
- Markets in London - descriptions and links
- Markents in London: lists all the markets in & around London including how to get there by tube
- Portabello Market - Nittinghill area
- Shopping Streets & Stores in London- from books to clothing + tube stops near by
- Central London Book Shops with tube location information and web site links
- Hatchards Book Shop
- Harrods Department Store
- Liberty Department Store
France
Marseilles - Marseille Fish Market - Shopping
Paris
- Paris Street Markets
- Paris Street Markets with near by metro stops
- Paris Street markets by Arrondissements
- Book Sellers Stalls
- Paris Department Stores
- Galeries Lafayette department stores + locaction
- La Samaritaine Department store + location
- French Fabric/Quilt Shops
Saint-Tropez's Open-Air Market A Food-Lover's Photo Tour
Netherlands:
- Amsterdam: Albert-Cuyp market
Russia
- Khabarovsk Markets
Scandinavia
Spain
- Barcelona: Flower Market
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Tips--from Postcards to
mini bags
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