Moncourt-Fromonville Football Club Flea Market

The Moncourt-Fromonville Football Flea Market: Sport and Bargains in the Loing Valley

Every spring, the small village of Moncourt-Fromonville, nestled in the Loing valley in southern Seine-et-Marne, hosts its great annual flea market organized by the local football club, Olympique du Loing. This event has become one of the highlights of the village's associative life and one of the most popular events in the micro-region. It is held in the magnificent Castle Park, a bucolic setting that gives the event a very special charm.

Olympique du Loing, a Club Rooted in its Territory

Olympique du Loing is an amateur football club that brings sporting life to Moncourt-Fromonville and the surrounding villages. Like many rural clubs, it thrives thanks to the commitment of its volunteers, managers, coaches, and players' parents. The annual flea market is an essential source of income for it: the proceeds allow the club to buy equipment, finance travel for youth teams, organize tournaments, and keep dues at an accessible level for all families. Participating in this flea market also means concretely supporting amateur sport and local youth.

180 Exhibitors in the Castle Park

With around 180 exhibitors, the Moncourt-Fromonville football flea market has reached a respectable size that makes it a major event for bargain hunters in southern Seine-et-Marne and neighboring departments. Individuals emptying attics and cellars, amateur flea market dealers, collectors: the diversity of stands is great and finds are numerous. Antique furniture, dishes, knick-knacks, books, toys, clothes, tools, sports equipment: the stalls offer a very varied range of items, for all budgets and tastes. The green setting of the Castle Park adds to the pleasure of browsing.

An Early Morning Start for True Enthusiasts

A special feature of this flea market: it starts as early as 6 a.m., making it a favorite with the most experienced bargain hunters, those who know that the best deals are made at dawn. Professional antique dealers, dealers, and passionate collectors are often the first on site, with headlamps, to spot rare pieces before the flow of visitors. This 'first come, first served' tradition is an integral part of the culture of large rural flea markets and gives the event its scent of adventure.

Moncourt-Fromonville, a Charming Village in the Loing Valley

Moncourt-Fromonville is a village of about 1,300 inhabitants located in southern Seine-et-Marne, on the edge of the Gatinais and not far from the Fontainebleau forest. The Loing valley, with its green landscapes, fish-filled rivers, and rural heritage, offers an ideal setting for rural getaways. A few kilometers away, visitors can discover Nemours and its medieval castle, Souppes-sur-Loing, Grez-sur-Loing dear to Impressionist painters, or the majestic state forest. The flea market is a wonderful opportunity to discover this endearing territory.

A Friendly Event Supporting the Club

Beyond the stands, the football flea market offers on-site catering prepared by club volunteers: refreshment stand, sandwiches, homemade pastries, sometimes barbecue. This moment of conviviality is an opportunity for visitors to chat with club members, get to know the association, and sometimes even decide to enroll their children for the next season. A beautiful illustration of what a local event can bring to village life.

Practical Information

The Moncourt-Fromonville Football Flea Market will take place on Sunday April 19, 2026 from 6 a.m. in the Castle Park. Around 180 exhibitors are expected. Admission is free for visitors. To book a space, contact Olympique du Loing directly.