French flea market finds March 2013

[Franco American]

I had to go to France for work so I hit the local flea markets in the area today. I had several small scores:

1942 P war nickel for 45 cents
1950 Roosie for 65 cents
1909 vdb cent for 65 cents

Not a huge haul but I haven't had much luck at home searching...

[Numis Pam]

Good for you! Keep stacking!

[OtusLotus]

AWESOME! You better go and get a quarter pound with cheese at the local McDs

[Thogey]

AWESOME! You better go and get a quarter pound with cheese at the local McDs

Isn't that a Royal with Cheese?

[RichardPenny43]

AWESOME! You better go and get a quarter pound with cheese at the local McDs

Isn't that a Royal with Cheese?

That's the first thing I thought of.

Oh...and nice finds Franco.

[CLINT-THE-GREAT]

Did they not know what these coins were? or why were they so cheap?

-The Great

[mtldealer]

I'll be in Paris in two weeks...any recommendations on stuff to see?

[Franco American]

My general observation from living here for several years is that there is not much interest in NA coins (I.e. American/Canadian) and they get thrown in the generic foreign coin bins at the local flea markets. That's why I always look through the bins when I visit. Has anyone else noticed this when visiting Europe?

Depending on how much time u have in Paris, I would recommend a tour of the bell tower at Notre Dame and also a trip to Monte Marte. Both have fantastic views of the city. The catacombs are also fascinating in a macabre way. Stay away from the Royale Deluxe as it isn't worth eight bucks,

[mtldealer]

The catacombs are on my list... my son made me promise to take a picture form there. He has been reading a book where they reference it and want to see it. Thanks for the suggestions.

[beauanderos]

Dude... you need an avatar!

[Numis Pam]

Dude... you need an avatar!

Haha...

[Lemon Thrower]

I'll be in Paris in two weeks...any recommendations on stuff to see?

we got a museum card and a metro card and did most everything.

louvre
eifel
arc de triomph
notre dame
musee d' orsay
versaille

some off the beaten path that are recommended
l'orangere - devoted exclusively to monet; several room-size canvasses
seine boat trip
trampolines for kids at tuilleries
jardin luxembourg - fantastic pond where you can rent old fashioned wood (toy) sail boats.
sainte-chappelle - small, old church with amazing stained glass

one tip - there is a small shopping mall in the basement of the louvre. it has a surprisingly good food court. its centrally located to so we ate there 2-3 times in a week.