Cléry-sur-Somme Flea Market

The Cléry-sur-Somme flea market, an Upper Somme réderie

Every spring, Cléry-sur-Somme, a village tucked along the river a few kilometres from Péronne, hosts its annual réderie. Eagerly awaited by residents and bargain lovers of the region, this event faithful to the Picardy tradition turns the streets of the village into a vast friendly display for one day.

A typical Picardy réderie

In Cléry-sur-Somme, the réderie mainly brings together individuals from the village and neighbouring communes who come to clear out their attics, basements and garages. You'll find the characteristic bric-à-brac of these rural gatherings: old tableware, household linen, clothes, children's toys, books, records, small furniture, tools and objects of all kinds. Prices remain modest, and the friendly atmosphere encourages Picardy-style bargaining, an essential pleasure of such events.

Cléry-sur-Somme, a village at the heart of the battlefield

Cléry-sur-Somme carries a particular memory: entirely destroyed during the First World War, the village was rebuilt in the 1920s after being at the centre of the Battle of the Somme. Today, the village has found its peace and rural setting once again, offering visitors a moving testimony to post-war reconstruction. The banks of the Somme, with its ponds and wildlife, also make it a paradise for anglers and walkers.

A friendly day in Upper Somme

The Cléry-sur-Somme réderie attracts a family and local audience, loyal to the event for many years. You'll find villagers, Péronne residents and bargain hunters from Amiens or Cambrésis. Between stalls, conversations flow, reunions happen at the corner of an alley and good deals are negotiated throughout the morning.

Extending the visit around Péronne

Bargain hunters can complete their day by visiting Péronne and its Historial of the Great War, an essential museum to understand the conflict in the region. The Upper Somme ponds also offer magnificent waterside walks, and the surrounding villages form a preserved rural area pleasant for leisurely exploration.