Garden Flea Market and Plant Swap of Amillis

The Garden Flea Market of Amillis: cultivating the pleasure of bargain hunting

In spring, when nature reclaims its rights over the Brie countryside, the village of Amillis hosts its themed flea market dedicated to the garden and plant swaps. This original event attracts all gardening lovers who come to find the missing item in their toolkit or exchange cuttings with other enthusiasts. A formula that perfectly combines the tradition of rural flea markets and the spirit of sharing specific to gardeners.

A rich universe around the garden

On the stands are displayed heterogeneous treasures related to the art of gardening: vintage tools with a time-worn patina, old pruning shears, zinc watering cans, terracotta pottery, gardener's bells, statues and outdoor decoration, wrought iron garden furniture, horticultural books and magazines, old labels, seed boxes. The flea market also attracts lovers of industrial objects repurposed for the outdoors and enthusiasts of the rural aesthetic who draw inspiration here to decorate their green corner.

Plant swapping, the friendly heart of the event

The plant swap dimension gives the event a special flavor. Amateur gardeners come with their perennial divisions, geranium cuttings, heirloom tomato seedlings, young shrub plants, and exchange freely or symbolically with other gardeners. Advice flows, rare varieties circulate, addresses and cultivation tips are shared. It's the highlight of the event, when the local gardening community is woven.

Amillis, a Brie village in its setting of greenery

Amillis is a rural village of around 700 inhabitants in the heart of the Brie des Morin region, between Coulommiers and Rozay-en-Brie. Surrounded by fields, woods, and small bocage valleys, the village offers an ideal natural setting to host an event dedicated to the garden. Its Saint-Pierre church and traditional farms give the town center an authentic and peaceful atmosphere, conducive to strolling and discovery.

Seine-et-Marne, land of gardens

Seine-et-Marne has many remarkable public and private gardens: Vaux-le-Vicomte, Fontainebleau, Champs-sur-Marne, Provins, not to mention the countless amateur gardens that make up the richness of the Brie landscape. The Amillis Garden Flea Market participates in this garden culture well established in the department and promotes the preservation of traditional horticultural knowledge as well as the dissemination of varieties sometimes forgotten by commercial horticulture.

Practical information

The event takes place in the village center of Amillis. Admission is free for visitors and it is possible to come with plants, cuttings, or seeds to exchange. Amillis is accessible by car from Coulommiers (10 km) or Rozay-en-Brie. Free parking is available nearby. Catering is possible in the village or in Coulommiers.