In Saint Ouen, one could trace a passage way called “dauphine” on the map of the flea market.  It was here that was built, in the early 90’s, a covered market : The Marché Dauphine, its glass roofed architecture influenced by the pavillon Baltard dating from the “Second Empire”with it’s 3000 square meters on two floors houses 150 specialist dealers.The market was the first one to blend the traditional aspect of the “puces” (such as antiques and classical painting) with avant guarde.

Since its opening in 1991, Marché Dauphine has built a strong standing as a singular and ultra specialized flea market. Under its roof you will find: “Antiques”, “Art workshops”, “he Booksellers”,  “Comics”, “Discs & Hi-Fi”,“Music Area”, “Art Galleries”, “20th century Furniture”, “Fashion”, “Jewelry & Watches”, “Photography & Cinema”, “Tapestry & Rugs”.

Dauphine has always been anticipating new trends. This is where the very first vintage hi-fi store opened its doors, launching the music section. The Market is also well-known as being the first in the “Puces de St Ouen” to host a contemporary art gallery. This is also the place where the book section was created. Because of its eclectism and specific specializations the Marché Dauphine is frequently visited by personnalities such as Sophie Marceau, Pier Brosnan, Vanessa Seward, Rod Stewart, Alexandre de Betak and Valérie Lemercier. This emulation is illlustrated by a mural fresco by Ramzi Adek which has set the baseline of market between Modern & Classic. In September 2013, Benoît Ramognino, a dealer specializing in Pop Culture, installed his FUTURO House at Dauphine. This is scheduled to accomodate thematic sales exhibitions which reflect its eccentricity and its utopian style. Meanwhile, on the first floor there is an area specificly dedicated to exhibitions which are renewed every 4 months. On each exhibition the artist makes a selection of the market’s products that it lays within a creative way.