38th Grand Flea Market and Rummage Sale of Poincy

38 Years of Flea Market Tradition in Poincy

Few French flea markets can boast of a history as long as that of Poincy. With 38 editions under its belt in 2026, the Poincy Grand Flea Market and Rummage Sale stands as a local institution truly anchored in the festive heritage of northern Seine-et-Marne. This exceptional longevity testifies both to the dynamism of Poincy's community fabric and to the attachment of regional bargain hunters to this annual event, which has become over the decades an unmissable May 8th appointment.

May 8th, the Ideal Day for Browsing

The choice of May 8th, the day commemorating the 1945 Victory, to organize this flea market is not trivial. This public holiday, often part of a long weekend, allows a wide audience to make themselves available for the event. It is also a privileged moment of spring, when temperatures are generally mild and nature offers its most beautiful face. Exhibitors and visitors alike enjoy a full day to unpack, set up their stalls, browse quietly and share a convivial moment in this village setting.

The Sports Ground, a Vast Space for a Grand Flea Market

Unlike many village flea markets held on the central square or in the streets of the town, the Poincy flea market takes place on the sports ground. This choice has the advantage of offering a vast, flat space, ideal for accommodating a large number of exhibitors and facilitating visitor circulation. The aisles can thus be wide and the stalls well spaced, offering a comfortable browsing experience even during the most popular editions. Parking nearby is also easier than in the town center.

Poincy, a Village by the Banks of the Marne

The commune of Poincy is a small village of about 600 inhabitants located in Seine-et-Marne, just a few kilometers from Meaux and right on the banks of the Marne. Its natural setting, between the river, woods and agricultural slopes, gives it an authentically Brie charm. Poincy has managed to preserve its village identity despite the proximity of the Meaux agglomeration, and its community life remains very active, as this almost forty-year-old flea market testifies.

A Flea Market that Brings Together All Generations

The strength of a flea market like Poincy's lies in its ability to bring together very varied audiences. You meet true enthusiasts who come at dawn for the best pieces, families strolling in late morning looking for toys or clothes for the children, specialized collectors in search of the rare piece, decorators in need of inspiration, simple curious people who came to walk under the May sun. This diversity is what makes the human richness of the event and contributes to its very special atmosphere.

A Great Diversity of Merchandise

Over 38 past editions, the Poincy flea market has hosted an immense variety of items and merchandise. Furniture from all eras, crockery and complete dinner services, glassware, silverware, antique or costume jewelry, paintings and engravings, books and old newspapers, postcards, stamps, coins, fève figurines, vinyl records, antique toys, dolls, toy soldiers, miniature cars, old tools, embroidered household linen, vintage clothing, household appliances, hi-fi equipment. The diversity is such that it is impossible not to find something to suit your taste or budget.

Poincy and the Riches of the Pays de Meaux

Coming to the Poincy flea market can be an opportunity to discover the many riches of the Pays de Meaux. Meaux itself, a few minutes away, deserves an in-depth visit for its Saint-Étienne Cathedral, Great War Museum, episcopal city and ramparts. Food lovers will enjoy the famous Brie de Meaux AOP and the Meaux mustard, two essential local specialties. The very pleasant banks of the Marne offer beautiful walks and allow visitors to discover the region's river heritage.

Practical Information

The 38th Poincy Grand Flea Market and Rummage Sale takes place on Friday 8 May 2026 on the sports ground. Admission is free for visitors. Parking nearby. Contact the Poincy town hall for exhibitor registration.