38th Péronne Military Memory Fair

The 38th Péronne Military Memory Fair: Picard militaria reference

With thirty-eight editions to its credit in 2026, the Péronne Military Memory Fair has established itself as one of the must-see rendezvous for militaria collectors in the Hauts-de-France. Organized every May 1st at Espace Mac Orlan, this collection fair of around thirty professional and amateur exhibitors takes place in the city most symbolically linked to the military history of the Somme.

Péronne, a world-city of Great War memory

Péronne occupies a particular place in the memorial geography of the First World War. Located at the heart of the 1916 battles, the city today houses the Historial de la Grande Guerre.

A specialized collection fair

Unlike general flea markets, the Military Memory Fair is a thematic exchange exclusively dedicated to militaria. French, German, British helmets, period uniforms, decorations, medals, trench objects, documentation, miniature vehicles.

An informed and passionate audience

The fair attracts a very specific audience: seasoned collectors, military history enthusiasts, members of historical reenactment associations, descendants of combatants looking for objects linked to their family history.

Espace Mac Orlan, setting of the fair

Espace Mac Orlan, which hosts the event, is the main multi-purpose hall of Péronne, named in tribute to Pierre Mac Orlan, a writer attached to the region.