Brocante La Braucourtoise - Braucourt

The Brocante La Braucourtoise in Braucourt

Braucourt is one of the most unique villages in Haute-Marne: located on the banks of the lake Der-Chantecoq, the largest artificial lake in France, it benefits from an exceptional natural setting that makes it a prime tourist destination. It is in this remarkable environment that the Brocante La Braucourtoise takes place every September, bringing together about thirty exhibitors.

Lake Der, created in the 1970s to regulate the flow of the Marne river and protect Paris from floods, submerged several villages, including part of old Braucourt. The rebuilt village has retained its character and its half-timbered church, typical of this region between Champagne and Marne. This unique historical and natural context gives the Brocante La Braucourtoise a special identity.

With about thirty exhibitors, La Braucourtoise is a human-sized event that focuses on quality rather than quantity. The items offered reflect the richness of the region's attics: character furniture, antique tableware, Champardennais trinkets, books, and everyday objects from the past. The intimate atmosphere encourages exchanges between exhibitors and visitors, typical of good village flea markets.

September is the ideal month to visit Braucourt and Lake Der: the summer tourists have left, but the autumn light beautifully illuminates the lake landscape. The common cranes are just beginning to flock in tens of thousands from Scandinavia, making the site a world-renowned ornithological spectacle. The flea market naturally fits into this privileged moment of the year.

For visitors to Lake Der, La Braucourtoise is a must-see stop that combines the magic of treasure hunting with the beauty of an exceptional natural site. An authentic flea market in an unforgettable setting.