From Bouffémont to Cergy, Quincy-Voisins to Boissy-Mauvoisin: 10 Paris region picks for Whitsun Sunday, with 300-seller fairs and the Saint-Sulpice pavilion opening in central Paris.
Whitsun falls on Sunday May 24 and the Paris region pulls out all the stops. Suburban towns roll out their biggest annual vide-greniers — often 200 to 300 sellers a site, sometimes more — while central Paris opens the Saint-Sulpice Fair and extends the Puces du Design at Bercy. Three days of intense hunting between Brie villages, Mantois châteaux, imperial towns and Paris neighbourhoods turned into open-air markets. Our pick this week: the Brocante de la Pentecôte de Quincy-Voisins. Little known outside Seine-et-Marne, it has the charm of being held in a château's grounds — a refreshing change from the usual car-park vide-grenier.
Quincy-Voisins Whitsun flea market, in the château grounds (Seine-et-Marne)
On Sunday May 24, the château grounds of Quincy-Voisins host one of the prettiest Brie hunting events of the spring. Each year private sellers and dealers set up in this heritage setting for a day of furniture, knick-knacks, tableware, decoration and curiosities. The combination of a listed site and still-manageable crowds makes it a welcome alternative to saturated urban vide-greniers. Best early in the morning, when the grounds are quiet and the good pieces still on the tables.
Noisiel flea market, in the listed Cité Menier (Seine-et-Marne)
On Sunday May 24, Place Émile Menier, the Brocante de Noisiel is one of the largest hunting events in the Val-Maubuée. Between 200 and 300 private and professional sellers take over the chocolate-workers' settlement listed as a historic monument. One of the rare Paris region vide-greniers where the setting — red-brick rows, late 19th-century workers' houses, the Menier chocolate factory looming nearby — is as worth the trip as the stalls themselves. Combine with a walk along the Marne or in Noisiel park.
Foire Saint-Sulpice 2026, the heir to the Saint-Germain Fairs (Paris 6th)
From May 21 to June 28, Place Saint-Sulpice hosts the new edition of the Foire Saint-Sulpice, the modern heir to the famous Foires de Saint-Germain. Under pavilions installed at the foot of the church, around a hundred exhibitors rotate through themed salons: rare books, antiques, prints, ceramics, poetry. The pavilion has only just opened on Thursday May 21, making it one of the first major Paris events of the weekend. A treat for lovers of old paper, prints and fine editions, in a neighbourhood made for strolling.
Marais vide-grenier, Place Baudoyer and rue des Barres (Paris 4th)
On Sunday May 24, the Saint-Gervais area comes alive with a large vide-grenier across Place Baudoyer, rue François Miron and the picturesque rue des Barres. At the foot of the Saint-Gervais church and in the exceptional setting of the historic Marais, residents and hunters meet for a day in a thoroughly Parisian atmosphere. Free entry, a neighbourhood — not professional — vibe, with clothing, toys, tableware, books and vinyl. Ideal for a Sunday morning combined with a coffee on rue Vieille-du-Temple.
Puces du Design, the spring edition at Bercy (Paris 12th)
Throughout May, the Puces du Design take over Place des Vins de France and the area around Bercy Village. This biannual open-air and marquee fair, free of charge, brings together the leading European specialists in 20th-century design: Scandinavian, Italian and French furniture, signed lighting, ceramics, art glass. A reference for anyone interested in pieces by Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Paulin or Verner Panton. The spring format runs until May 31 and falls right on the Whitsun weekend — easy to combine with a walk in Parc de Bercy.
Boissy-Mauvoisin Whitsun vide-grenier, 275 sellers (Yvelines)
Every Whit Sunday, the small village of Boissy-Mauvoisin, in the western Yvelines, hosts a large vide-grenier that draws around 275 private sellers along its streets and church square. Organised by the APE La Clé des Champs parents' association, it runs from 8am to 6pm, with refreshments, food and parking on site. A Mantois rural classic, in a country setting an hour from Paris. Attendance climbs fast after 10am — arrive early.
Brocante des Econdeaux in Épinay-sur-Seine, 300 sellers for charity (Seine-Saint-Denis)
On Sunday May 24, Avenue Léon Blum hosts the Brocante des Econdeaux, the biggest hunting event in Épinay-sur-Seine. Organised since 2010 by the Kakama « Accroche-Toi » association in partnership with the town, it gathers over 300 sellers every last Sunday of May to fund humanitarian projects. A rare large-format flea market in northern Seine-Saint-Denis, in a district often missing from Paris selections. Family atmosphere, free coffee for sellers, RER C close by.
Bouffémont Whitsun flea market, 300 sellers (Val-d'Oise)
Every Whit Sunday, Bouffémont hosts its big popular flea market on rue Ferdinand de Lesseps. Over 300 private sellers lay out furniture, clothing, toys and all sorts of objects from 8am to 6pm. Refreshments and food on site, dedicated seller parking. A long-standing event in this residential Val-d'Oise town, which has grown into a large braderie over the years. Pair with a walk in the nearby Montmorency forest.
Cergy-Village spring flea market, up to 300 sellers (Val-d'Oise)
On Sunday May 24, the Cergy-Village residents' association turns Boulevard du Port into a treasure market. The AHCV spring flea market draws up to 300 private sellers offering furniture, clothing, toys, knick-knacks and curiosities. Free entry, village atmosphere, food trucks and refreshments on site. A pleasant alternative to large Paris neighbourhood fairs, on the banks of the Oise close to the Cergy-Pontoise visitor centre.
Nogent-sur-Marne treasure fair, under the Baltard Pavilion (Val-de-Marne)
On Saturday May 23, the town of Nogent-sur-Marne hosts its Foire aux Trouvailles around the majestic Baltard Pavilion. Nearly 150 sellers display vintage furniture, antique jewellery, retro vinyl and curiosities, turning Avenue Victor Hugo into an invitation to travel back in time. The architectural setting — the last Baltard hall saved from the demolition of central Paris's market — gives the event an immediately recognisable character. Best done in the morning before the weekend crowd settles in.
Also worth a look this weekend in the Paris region
- Maule annual fair opens on Saturday May 23 in the Mauldre valley (Yvelines): a long-standing popular event.
- Rungis Children's flea market proposes a unique format on Saturday under the Hall on Place Louis XIII (Val-de-Marne), entirely dedicated to the world of childhood.
For more regional weekend hunting picks, visit our national agenda. Happy Whitsun to all hunters.
