The weekend of May 16-17, 2026 promises a fine harvest for bargain hunters in Pays de Caux and Pays de Bray. Seine-Maritime lines up 8 documented events. From the urban Rouen market to village foires à tout, the stalls cover the full diversity of the département. Côte d'Albâtre, Pays de Bray, Pays de Caux and the Seine valley are all represented.
Mid-May usually marks the start of the steady warm season in Normandy. Days lengthen. Village squares find their summer Sunday buzz again.
How should you plan the day? Saturday May 16 stays fairly quiet with 2 main events. Sunday May 17 concentrates the bulk. Six stalls run in parallel, from Le Havre to Rouen.
Saturday May 16 — the warm-up
Secours Populaire foire à tout in Oissel
The weekend kicks off at the Oissel congress hall, south of Rouen. The Secours Populaire foire à tout on May 16, 2026 brings together private stallholders and bargain hunters. Charity-driven day, free entry, family vibe.
Why go? Proceeds fund the local social action of Secours Populaire Français. Oissel is the industrial and forested town on the banks of the Seine. Allow 15 minutes by car from south Rouen. See the page.
Saint-Marc square flea market in Rouen
The permanent must-do. The Saint-Marc square flea market runs 3 times a week. Friday, Saturday and Sunday: 3 days of bargain hunting in the heart of Rouen.
What can you find? Vintage furniture, retro clothing, vinyl records, antique jewellery, glassware, silverware. The historic square turns into a bargain-hunting trail for amateurs and professionals. Public parking 200 meters away. See the page.
Sunday May 17 — the big day
Foire à la brocante in Rives-en-Seine
For serious antique lovers, head to Caudebec-en-Caux. The Rives-en-Seine antiques fair, run by Phoenix Organisations, gathers around 50 professional dealers. The event takes place on the Seine quays.
The setting is rare. The Brotonne forest faces the river. The Brotonne bridge crosses the Seine 500 meters away. Antiques, furniture, tableware, paintings, records: the selection is curated. Open 9 am-6 pm, free entry. See the page.
Big garage sale in Gonneville-la-Mallet
Off to the Alabaster Coast. The Sports et Loisirs association runs its yearly big garage sale on places Maupassant and Gosselin. Étretat is 8 km away, Le Havre 20 km.
Who is it for? Bargain hunters happy to mix a seaside day with a morning of chine. Clothes, toys, books, tableware, knick-knacks: classic stalls. Budget 1 to 5 € for most items, village vibe guaranteed. See the page.
Paul Bert school garage sale in Aplemont
In Le Havre, head up the slopes. The Paul Bert school garage sale takes over the schoolyard. Aim for the Aplemont neighbourhood, on the eastern hills of the city. A friendly morning rooted in the local district.
The crowd? Families, neighbours, bargain hunters from the city centre. Private stalls, toys, clothing, books. Proceeds back the school cooperative. Open 8 am-1 pm. See the page.
Bradiancourt foire à tout
Off to the Pays de Bray. The Bradiancourt foire à tout, run by the local festival committee, takes over the village square. Textbook spring stall day in the Bray area: small scale, real ambience, soft prices.
What stands out? Local clubs share the takings. Bargain hunters often turn up objects that never left the family farm. Snack bar run by volunteers, coffee at 1 €. See the page.
Saint-Ouen-du-Breuil foire à tout
North-west of Rouen, the Saint-Ouen-du-Breuil festival committee hosts its yearly foire à tout at the village sports ground. Typical Pays de Caux village vibe.
Who is it for? Bargain hunters and locals after furniture, clothes, toys or tableware. The town stays rural, almost all stalls are run by residents. Food on site, free parking 100 meters away. See the page.
Vieux-Manoir foire à tout
Pays de Bray again, foire à tout again. The Vieux-Manoir foire à tout takes place on the village football pitch. Small village, small stall day, big atmosphere.
For wanderers? The event suits a relaxed day 25 minutes from Rouen. Clothing, toys, tableware, old furniture. Free entry, grass parking close by. See the page.
