The weekend of May 16-17, 2026 sounds the kick-off of the great brocante season in Champagne. Marne organizers line up 9 documented events over two days. Almost everything is concentrated on Sunday the 17th.
The setting changes everything. Here you bargain hunt between Grand Cru vineyards, the Champagne plain and busy market towns. The Montagne de Reims, the Côte des Blancs and the Sézannais offer different scenes for the same day.
What do you pick from these 9 dates? Here are 8 stops that structure the weekend, from the largest to the most confidential. Visitor entry? Free everywhere.
Saturday May 16 — the warm-up
Brocante Parking Roger Menu in Épernay — the monthly Sparnacian ritual
First stop of the weekend. The Parking Roger Menu flea market is run by Michel Gaillard every month on this central car park in Épernay. Mixed format, pros and amateurs, a stone's throw from the great Champagne houses.
Why drop by? The location lets you combine morning bargains and an afternoon walk along avenue de Champagne. Stall density varies month to month but stays regular. See the page.
Sunday May 17 — the big day
Vide-Grenier Pleins Feux at Saint-Brice-Courcelles — 300 stalls north of Reims
The major event of the weekend. The Pleins Feux garage sale brings together over 300 stalls in this town bordering Reims. The Pleins Feux association has run this event for years.
For whom? Bargain hunters who love quantity and eclecticism. With 300 stalls, you always find something: porcelain, faience, clothes, toys, furniture.
What time should you arrive? Before 8am for the furniture pieces, around 10am for a quiet stroll. 7 km north, Brimont extends the morning. See the page.
Brocante du FCF at Fère-Champenoise — 300 stalls for football
Another Sunday heavyweight. The Football Club Ferton flea market at Fère-Champenoise also gathers around 300 stalls. Proceeds fund the club's sports activities, in the Sézannais area.
The vibe? More rural than Saint-Brice, with a real village fair tradition behind it. Porcelain, antique toys, retro: the range is wide. Snack bar run by football volunteers. See the page.
22nd Brocante d'Ambonnay — bargain hunting in Grand Cru Champagne
The setting makes everything. The Ambonnay flea market is in its 22nd edition. The village is classified Grand Cru on the Champagne crus scale, on the Montagne de Reims. The local festival committee runs the event.
Why go? To combine bargain hunting and wine tourism. Several Ambonnay houses open their cellars on the brocante weekend. 5 km away, Bouzy and Tours-sur-Marne offer the same Grand Cru logic. Medium format, vine village vibe, easy parking by the vineyards. See the page.
26th Brocante de Recy — at the gates of Châlons
A local institution. The 26th Brocante de Recy has been anchored for twenty-six editions in this town next to Châlons-en-Champagne. Classic format, mixed pros and amateurs, exhibitors from across the Marne.
What stands out? Stallholder loyalty and its status as a May fixture. You often find porcelain, faience and antique toys. Easy-going, no stress. See the page.
Brocante du Stade Claude Jacques in Châlons-en-Champagne — bargains in the prefecture
To stay in Châlons. The Stade Claude Jacques flea market takes over the municipal stadium of the Marne prefecture every May. Unusual sports setting, easy access from the town centre.
The profile? Mixed, with notable porcelain, faience and antique toys. Families appreciate the wide open space and on-site parking. See the page.
Givry-en-Fête at Givry-lès-Loisy — the Côte des Blancs goes brocante
Head south of Épernay. The Givry-en-Fête flea market takes place on May 17 in this vine village on the Côte des Blancs. Outstanding setting between Chardonnay vineyards and the Sézanne plain.
For which public? Bargain hunters who want to avoid big formats. Garage sale, house clearance, bike swap, porcelain: the range is narrow but quality. See the page.
Brocante d'Igny-Comblizy — bargain hunting in the Marne valley
Head to the valley. The Igny-Comblizy flea market is run by the local animation committee. Champagne vineyard backdrop, private stallholders only, relaxed vibe.
The day's bonus? You can drive up the valley afterwards towards Cumières and Hautvillers, the cradle of champagne. The bargains-plus-tourism combo is obvious on this route. See the page.
Vide-Greniers de Brimont — the plain north of Reims
To end the day quietly. The Brimont garage sale, run by La Brimontaise association, takes over this village on the Champagne plain. Associative format, motivated volunteers, real village vibe.
Note: stallholders are exclusively private, you are on a real garage sale. Good deals are likely, especially in the second half of the morning when sellers start cutting prices. See the page.
