Saturday, October 13, 2012

Heads Over Heels


Tombées du Camion translates to "fallen from the truck".  I first read about this quaint and quirky little shop tucked away in Montmartre in *Paris Made By Hand.   I thought it looked intersting, and I was right.  It's full to the brim with odd little toys, vintage everything, including some medical equipment and printing press letters.  




Now they have two locations. I assume the newer one is just as interesting.  If you can find this place, you'll want your camera handy.

17 rue Joseph de Maistre
06 62 07 20 87

47 Passage des Panoramas
01 42 33 22 19

* I've enjoyed Paris Made By Hand but have found several of the shops closed or no longer at the location. 
I would call or check the web before hand.



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15 comments:

  1. Angelsdoor * PennyOctober 13, 2012 at 12:33:00 AM CDT

    Good evening Virginia,
    Now that is a shop I would love to wander around in.
    Thanks for the view.
    fondly,
    Penny

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  2. JoeOctober 13, 2012 at 2:30:00 AM CDT

    This shop looks like it contains many conversation starters V.

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  3. 黄清华 Wong Ching WahOctober 13, 2012 at 2:54:00 AM CDT

    That is clever!

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  4. Duncan D. Horne - the Kuantan bloggerOctober 13, 2012 at 3:18:00 AM CDT

    Hi Virginia,

    So they allow you to take photos inside? A number of places in Malaysia won't allow it!

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  5. martinealisonOctober 13, 2012 at 7:32:00 AM CDT

    Je prends note, dès que possible j'irai y faire un petit tour...
    Merci pour ces deux belles photos et les bonnes adresses...
    Gros bisous

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  6. This is BelgiumOctober 13, 2012 at 10:10:00 AM CDT

    good one!
    happy weekend!

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  7. Genie -- Paris and BeyondOctober 13, 2012 at 10:34:00 AM CDT

    Very clever, V! I have had the same experience with that fascinating book. One wonders what has become of the artisans no longer found at the mentioned locations.

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  8. Angelsdoor * PennyOctober 13, 2012 at 12:32:00 PM CDT

    Virginia,
    Thank you so much for coming over for a visit and kind thoughts.
    The song playing is

    Fabienne Thibeault - Ma mere chantait

    Have a beautiful weekend
    Penny

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  9. StarmanOctober 13, 2012 at 3:41:00 PM CDT

    It's an interesting place to wander, but does anyone ever buy anything?

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  10. Shane PollardOctober 13, 2012 at 4:21:00 PM CDT

    More addresses for my Paris book - thank you Virginia.
    These are the ones not read about in travel books!
    Shane♥

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  11. VirginiaOctober 13, 2012 at 6:45:00 PM CDT

    Starman, we tried to talk Peter into a WIDE vintage tie but he wasn't willing! :)

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  12. JackOctober 13, 2012 at 9:26:00 PM CDT

    I'm not sure that I would find something that I "need" in this store, but it would be fun wandering around to find out.

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  13. AnonymousOctober 14, 2012 at 12:41:00 AM CDT

    creepy

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  14. UnknownNovember 1, 2012 at 11:46:00 AM CDT

    They have another location at Saint-Ouen flea market (the big one) in the Vernaison section. They allow anyone to take photos, unlike many dealers at that market.
    Virginia, I love your blog and check in quite often. I enjoy all the tidbits about Paris and always keep notes for my next visit.
    Many thanks,
    Robert

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  15. ThérèseJanuary 9, 2013 at 2:04:00 AM CST

    :-)

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