Bouquemaison Flea Market

A flea market at the village hall

The Bouquemaison flea market traditionally takes place at the village hall, with an outdoor extension depending on the number of exhibitors. This mixed indoor-outdoor formula is practical and comfortable: it protects from possible rain while taking advantage of the available space around the hall.

Bouquemaison, a village of northern Somme

Bouquemaison is a commune of around 400 inhabitants located in the north of the Somme, on the border with Pas-de-Calais, in the Doullennais. The village fits into a landscape of chalky plateaus typical of northern Picardy.

The spirit of the village flea market

At Bouquemaison, the flea market embodies the spirit of rural Picard bargain hunting: modest in size but rich in friendliness. Exhibitors, mainly private sellers from the village and surrounding communes, offer the classic range of amateur bargain hunting.

A Picard associative tradition

As everywhere in Picardy, the Bouquemaison flea market relies on the commitment of a local association or festival committee, which prepares the event over several weeks.

Discovering the Doullennais

A visit to the Bouquemaison flea market can be an opportunity to discover the Doullennais, an authentic and preserved region. The Doullens citadel, former fortified royal town, is the heritage jewel of the area.