Brocante de l'Ascension de Villerville

The Ascension Flea Market in Villerville: Treasure Hunting between Sea and Countryside

Each year, Ascension weekend is an opportunity for Villerville to host its professional flea market at the Espace Patrick Grainville, the village's former school converted into an exhibition space. For two to three days, about ten professional exhibitors present antique furniture, decorative objects, tableware, trinkets, and curiosities in a friendly and refined atmosphere.

The Espace Patrick Grainville: A Place Steeped in History

Villerville's former school, renamed Espace Patrick Grainville in honor of the writer born in the village, winner of the Prix Goncourt in 1976, offers an intimate and authentic setting for this flea market. The classrooms of yesteryear host the exhibitors' stands in a cabinet of curiosities ambiance, where each object tells a story. Rue des Poilus, where the building is located, adds to the charm of this stroll between past and present.

A Calendar of Flea Markets Throughout the Year

The Ascension flea market is part of an annual cycle of similar events organized in Villerville: New Year's Day flea market, Easter flea market, and All Saints' Day flea market. Each of these editions attracts antique and flea market enthusiasts from the Côte Fleurie and beyond, contributing to the renown of this small fishing village that has become a popular seaside resort.

Villerville, Pearl of the Côte Fleurie

Nestled between Trouville-sur-Mer and Honfleur, Villerville is a charming village on the Côte Fleurie that has preserved its authenticity. Its cliffs, its Norman half-timbered houses, its 12th-century church, and its flowery alleys make it a popular spot for artists and strollers. The Ascension flea market offers a perfect opportunity to combine treasure hunting with discovering this picturesque village overlooking the English Channel.