A perfect Paris Sunday.

Sunday in Paris with the JARI community.

In Paris, Sunday has its rules (many shops close). Here’s how to make it the best day — ask the JARI community for your tips.

Morning — the flea market.

Start at the Puces de Saint-Ouen (Clignancourt, 18th), the world’s largest antiques market, open Saturday–Monday. Hunt for vintage, homeware, vinyl. Métro Porte de Clignancourt (keep your bag close in the crowd).

Midday — brunch.

Sunday is THE brunch day. Holybelly (Canal Saint-Martin) and its pancakes, or a spot in the Marais (our food guide). Book or come early: it fills up.

Afternoon — Marais & Canal.

The Marais is one of the few areas where shops open on Sunday (guide): shopping, Musée Carnavalet (free), galleries. Otherwise, head to the Canal Saint-Martin: on Sundays the quays are pedestrianised (“Paris Respire”), perfect for a stroll (East Paris).

The culture hack.

On the first Sunday of the month, many museums are free (Louvre, Orsay, Picasso; Carnavalet is free year-round) — busy, but unbeatable on budget. Still book a slot online.

End of day — sunset.

Finish at the Parc de Belleville or a free rooftop (Galeries Lafayette, open Sunday 11am–7:30pm) for sunset.

JARI tip.

On Sundays, many small shops and some services close, but museums, parks, the Marais, the Canal and the major sites stay open. Just check the hours — often shorter on Sundays.