When we think of art, we naturally think of Parisian museums, but also of Montmartre and its artists who paint our portraits. However, for more than 30 years, the creative market has been a veritable open-air art gallery. Located close to Montparnasse, near Boulevard Edgar Quinet, every Sunday you can discover multidisciplinary artists exhibiting their works: paintings, sculptures, drawings, ceramics… It’s a great place to find inspiration, and who knows, you might even unearth a gem!
The creative market: an open-air art gallery in the heart of Paris
Since 1900, Parisian artists have been gathering on Boulevard du Montparnasse, which was already a hotspot for the art market at the time. Artists sold their creations in the street and sometimes exhibited them on the ground, just like farmers did with their vegetables… This is how the affectionate nickname “marché des navets” (turnip market) came about.
Paris creative market
Since 1994, the market has become a permanent fixture and is now an unmissable event every Sunday for all art lovers of all kinds. Although the name has changed to the creative market, the original spirit remains intact. You can find different artistic fields there: paintings, engravings, sculptures, ceramics, stained glass, silk, and more. Above all, we love going there to stroll among the stalls and chat with the artists, who often offer attractive prices for “direct from the studio” pieces.
It’s a very friendly place where you’ll love to stroll around, talk to the vendors about their work, and spend hours finding your gem.
📍 Location: 11 Bd Edgar Quinet, 75014 Paris
🕙 Opening hours: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sundays only