Intro
Knowing where the best flea markets are in France is essential for a successful antiquing trip. Visiting a brocante (the French word for flea market) can be the highlight of a trip to France. It offers a lively insight into everyday French culture and is an exciting way to spend a few hours. It is also an opportunity to purchase a unique souvenir or add to a collection.
More than 15,000 flea markets and garage sales take place across the country each year. These events attract crowds of people looking for a bargain, a rare item, decorating inspiration or a souvenir.
We have selected the most promising French flea markets for 2025, bearing in mind diversity of location, price range and quality of goods.
The Best Flea Markets in France in 2025
Use the links below to read our detailed reviews of the best brocantes and antique markets in every region of France.
Best Flea Markets in France: Paris
- Marché aux Puces de Clignancourt (Paris St-Ouen flea market)
- Paris’ Puces de Vanves Flea Market
- Montreuil Flea Market
Best Flea Markets in France: Northern France
- La Grande Braderie de Lille
- Foire aux Puces de Crèvecœur-le-Grand
- Brocante de Maroilles
- La Réderie d’Amiens
Best Flea Markets in France: Western France
- La Braderie du Canal Saint-Martin in Rennes
- Brocante de Durtal
- Brocante de Chambord flea market
- Tours Flea Market (Brocante Boulevard Béranger)
- Nantes Flea Market (Brocante Place Viarme)
Best Flea Markets in France: Southern and South-Western France
- Toulouse Flea Market (Brocante Saint Aubin – formerly Brocante Saint Sernin)
- Pézenas Flea Market (Grande Foire à la Brocante de Pézenas)
- Arles Flea Market
- Villeneuve-lès-Avignon Flea Market
- Isle-sur-la-Sorgue (Foire de l’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue)
- Carpentras Flea Market (Brocante de Carpentras)
- Nice Flea Market (Brocante Saleya)
Best Flea Markets in France: Eastern France
- Lyon Flea Market (Les Puces du Canal)
- Farfouille de Leyment
- Annecy Vieux Quartier Flea Market
- Belfort Flea Market
And these are just the beginning! Browse our listing of the best French flea markets and brocantes now! Enthusiasts may also be interested in the 7 largest periodic flea markets and antique fairs in France, known as ‘vide-greniers’. These events, which literally translate as ’emptying the attics’, take place less frequently in communities across France.
Don’t miss the chance to check out our ranking of the top 15 flea markets in Europe that you must visit! Enjoy the read!
Bonus: Flea markets of France on a map!
You can now view the best flea markets and antique fairs in France on an interactive map! We have included all of the flea markets mentioned in this article, as well as the most renowned antique fairs in the country. Simply click on the image below to access our map feature for free.

** IMPORTANT **
This review has been split into six pages to make navigation easier. You can click on any of the links in the table of contents below to go directly to the relevant page. Alternatively, you can use the ‘Continue’ link below the sharing buttons to load the next page.