Brocantes Antiquités Curiosités Place Pasteur

The Friday Flea Market, Beating Heart of Besançon's Old Town

Place Pasteur occupies a strategic position in the heart of Besançon's old town, immediately close to the food markets of La Chambre and Chamars, and the major shopping streets like Grande Rue and Rue des Granges. It is in this remarkable heritage setting, surrounded by historic facades, that one of the busiest flea markets in the city center takes place every Friday morning.

About fifteen professional exhibitors set up from 8 am in the square and adjacent streets—Rue Pasteur and Rue d'Anvers—to offer their goods until noon. These seasoned dealers often arrive at dawn to set up their stalls and prepare their items before opening. The central location ensures a constant flow of passers-by, tourists, and collectors who take advantage of their visit to the city center to find a rare piece.

An Eclectic Selection in a Historic Setting

The vendors at Place Pasteur offer a representative assortment of French professional flea markets: antique furniture and furnishings, tableware and silverware, decorative objects and collectible trinkets, paintings and prints, vintage jewelry and watches, old books and prints, antique textiles, tools and instruments, and all sorts of curiosities that only the chance of consignment sales and inheritances can produce. The offerings change weekly, encouraging enthusiasts to return regularly to avoid missing a good deal.

An Unmissable Event for Besançon's Bargain Hunters

The Friday flea market at Place Pasteur has established itself over the years as an unmissable event for flea market enthusiasts in Besançon. It complements the weekly market offerings and sets the stage for the major weekend flea markets and seasonal events at Micropolis. The exhibitors, many of whom are regulars, know their customers and set aside items likely to interest their loyal buyers.

Entry is free, and its location right in the city center makes it accessible to both pedestrians and cyclists. The nearby Chamars parking lot facilitates access for those coming by car.