Brocante du Qui Vive de Douzy

The Brocante du Qui Vive in Douzy

Every August, the town of Douzy (08140), in the south of the Ardennes near Sedan, hosts the traditional Brocante du Qui Vive. Organized by the association Qui Vive Douzy, this event takes place at the football stadium, route de Remilly, and brings together between 50 and 100 exhibitors for a summer day of treasure hunting in a friendly atmosphere.

Douzy, between Sedan and the Belgian border

Douzy is a commune in the arrondissement of Sedan, located about fifteen kilometers southeast of this city, in the Chiers valley. This Ardennes town, near the Belgian border and the Moselle department, benefits from a favorable geographical location that gives it a certain liveliness. The association Qui Vive Douzy perpetuates a tradition of local entertainment through this summer brocante, which bears the name of an evocative military expression — "qui vive?", the famous challenge of sentinels.

A football stadium transformed into a second-hand market

The Douzy football stadium, route de Remilly, offers a spacious outdoor area suitable for hosting the brocante. Exhibitors — individuals and professionals — can park their vehicles behind their stands, a welcome convenience for transporting equipment. This organization allows for a large number of exhibitors while ensuring good visitor flow between the market aisles.

50 to 100 exhibitors and a variety of finds

The Brocante du Qui Vive brings together between 50 and 100 exhibitors depending on the year, offering a wide variety of items: antique furniture, crockery, clothing, books, tools, trinkets, collector's items, and various curiosities. The pitch fee is 1 euro per square meter. Visitors enter for free and can browse from 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM, enjoying a long day of treasure hunting at their own pace.

Friendliness and summer catering

The Qui Vive Douzy association ensures a friendly atmosphere with a refreshment stand and light catering available on site, allowing exhibitors and visitors to quench their thirst and eat without leaving the event. Pitch reservations can be made by phone or email. With nearly 20,000 views of its online advertisement, the Brocante du Qui Vive has become a well-known event for treasure hunting enthusiasts in the Sedan area.